Tech Advice
- Stuart
- 13 Jan 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Online Privacy
As the world moves ever more online, it’s sensible to stay digitally savvy and develop at least a basic understanding of online privacy and how you can protect yours.
But with everything from banking to booking hairdresser appointments requiring you to enter enough details to fill a memoir, it’s all too easy to fall prey to the various ... Read more...
- Stuart
- 17 Dec 2025
How to Extend the Life of a Laptop Battery
Imagine you’re midway through drafting an important, time-sensitive email. There’s a lot riding on it. You’ve written and re-written, tweaked and pruned.
And you’re finally satisfied with it. But before you can send this crucial email, your laptop battery dies, and with no power outlet in sight, you’re, ... Read more...
- Stuart
- 3 Dec 2025
How to Speed Up a Laptop
Laptop running at a snail’s pace? We feel your frustration.
Whether you use your laptop for work or study, a slow laptop is an exasperating experience that puts a real dent in your productivity - or destroys it altogether.
It’s a widespread issue that literally wastes time. According to iolo, slow laptops waste up to ... Read more...
- Stuart
- 7 Nov 2025
MacBook Hacks That’ll Make Your Life Easier
MacBooks are immensely powerful laptops, packed with all kinds of intuitive features designed to simplify your life, whether you’re using your machine for work, study, or leisure. Read more...
- Lilian
- 29 Nov 2023
Best Free Photo Editors
Take your photo editing to the next level with this selection of amazing free alternatives to Photoshop and Lightroom. Level up now with Stone Refurb. Read more...
- Stuart
- 2 Mar 2022
Laptop Screen Size Guide
Whatever you use your laptop for, screen size matters. Whether you use your device on the move or like to stream your favourite movies, the amount of screen space you have makes a difference to your user experience. In this guide, we discuss how to measure a laptop screen size and the average laptop screen sizes across devices.
We’ll also ... Read more...
- Stuart
- 4 Jun 2021
Windows 7 Support Ends
After 10 years of operation, Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 on January 14th 2020. Whilst people will still be able to use the operating system, there will be no updates or support from Microsoft, meaning people still using Windows 7 could potentially be putting themselves at risk of security threats and viruses. Read more...
- Stuart
- 20 Jul 2020
Why Buy a Refurbished Laptop or Desktop?
There are a host of benefits to buying a refurbished laptop or desktop, not only for you and your budget, but also for the environment - it's a classic win-win!
In this article, we explain just exactly what a refurbished PC is, as well as the benefits and considerations of purchasing one.
What is a Refurbished Device? | How Do ... Read more...