Key components like CPU, GPU, and RAM are mostly safe to buy used, and they can lead to significant savings. Do some research to figure out what parts you should buy and how much they should cost ...

Buying PC components at a store like Best Buy or Micro Center is easy. You pick what you want and take it to the register. You'll usually have the option to purchase a warranty, or at least to take ...

So, you start seeing signs that your computer is getting too old — the screen keeps freezing, the hardware starts making weird noises, and the system is unbearably slow. And now, you need a ...

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 ...

This article is a preview of The Tech Friend newsletter. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. Companies that sell computers hate this moment. Computer sales have been falling ...

Yvonne David of Johns Creek is helping to close the digital gap for those behind in technology. She founded a nonprofit — The Pippin Project — to give away refurbished computers and other technology ...