Stone Refurb Blog
Stone Refurb Blog
Our Blog will help keep you in the loop with the latest in refurbished technology, our latest offers, as well as useful buyers guides to help you select the perfect device.
- Matt
- 7 Aug 2023
Tips and Tricks to Maintain Your New Gaming PC!
If you have just purchased a new gaming pc or looking to take more care of your current console then this blog is for you! Learn how to boost your systems performance and increase the longevity of your gaming pc for countless hours of entertainment. Avoid health and safety risks, start gaming now. Read more...
- Stuart
- 1 Aug 2023
Laptop vs Desktop - Which is Best For You?
Once upon a time, it was easy to decide whether you wanted a laptop or a desktop. Laptops were heavy, slow and awkward, and you’d only buy one if you really wanted to take your computer with you everywhere. Desktops were ugly beige boxes with noisy fans and mismatched components that seldom worked properly together, and lived tucked away under ... Read more...
- Stuart
- 6 Jul 2023
What Is A Hard Drive and What Size Do I Need?
If RAM is like your computer’s short-term memory then you can think of the hard drive as the long-term memory. It’s where you store your files and programmes when you’re not using them, and they’ll stay there when you turn your computer off.
How big your hard drive needs to be will depend entirely on what you plan to use ... Read more...
- Stuart
- 8 Jun 2023
Form Factors - A Motherboard & PC Case Size Guide
While you’ve been researching buying a PC you’ve probably come across references to form factor and case size. The great news is that if you’re buying a complete refurbished desktop PC then you don’t need to worry too much about the details. Just make sure you have space for the computer that you’ve chosen and ... Read more...
- Stuart
- 9 May 2023
What is RAM and How Much Do You Need?
RAM is like your computer’s short-term memory. It’s very, very fast and all the files and apps you open are transferred to it from your mass storage device while you’re using them. In this article we discuss how much you really need to perform your tasks. Read more...
- Stuart
- 29 Mar 2023
What Intel Processor Do I Need?
A processor is an integral element to the performance of your PC and you need to consider which processor matches your needs. There are many different types of computer processors available, from a couple of main brands. In this article, we will focus on the Intel Core range and the differences between i3, i5, and i7 processors. Read more...
- Stuart
- 6 Jan 2023
Refurbished Desktops for Businesses
Buying a refurbished desktop PC can save your business hundreds of pounds over buying a new one, and it's much better for the environment and your sustainability policy. In this helpful guide we explain what you should consider when buying refurbished desktops for businesses. Read more...
- Stuart
- 25 Nov 2022
Desktops For Home
In this helpful guide we explain what you should consider when buying a refurbished desktop computer for your home life. Read more...
- Stuart
- 11 Nov 2022
Laptops for Home
Like smartphones and tablets, Laptops have become quite the necessity in British homes. Here are some things we think you should consider before buying your home laptop. Read more...
- Stuart
- 21 Oct 2022
How To Transfer Files To A New Computer
We can imagine you are eager to get your new device set up ready to use as quick as possible, but what about all those files from your old machine? Unfortunately, we can’t do this for you; we can however offer you some solutions for transferring files from an old device to a new one. Read more...