A discounted used laptop looks appealing until you factor in a few specific trade-offs that can end up costing more than the ...

Q: I need a new Windows PC but have almost no budget, so I’ve been thinking about buying something either refurbished or used. I don’t want to be ripped off, however. What’s the safest way for me to ...

There are various reputable brands that specialize in building and selling custom gaming PCs, including iBuyPower, Origin PC, and Maingear. Though placing an order and unboxing a finished rig that's ...

Buying a used PC or repurposing your old computer is one of the most inexpensive ways to get a network-attached storage device (NAS). While specialized NAS units exist, they will cost you hundreds of ...

As a general rule, the best times of the year to buy a computer are during back-to-school season and three-day holiday ...

With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s lead ...

Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for. The secondhand market offers great ...

With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive ...