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 ...

For new computers, I usually suggest spending $600 or more to ensure you’re getting a decent machine. But if that’s out of your budget, you can find some nice refurbished options in the $200-$400 ...

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

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

Nabbing a sweet deal on an old piece of tech can feel great—if you know what to watch out for If I had all the money in the world, I’d buy everything new and directly from the company that made it—so ...

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 ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

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 ...

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 ...