Laptops & Computers Used Laptop Specs That Actually Matter Know the RAM, storage and CPU a used laptop needs, with plain-English minimums by use case for Intel, Ryzen and Apple M chips, plus display and GPU.
Repair & Care Warranty for Used Electronics: What’s Actually Worth It Most used electronics have no manufacturer warranty left. Learn what coverage exists, including AppleCare+, and when a protection plan is worth it.
Repair & Care Battery Care: How to Extend Battery Lifespan Extend battery lifespan on phones, tablets and laptops: the 20 to 80% habit, keeping devices cool, optimized charging settings, and when to replace.
Repair & Care How to Make Your Devices Last Longer Habits that make your phone, laptop or tablet last longer: software updates, free storage, a case and screen protector, clean ports and less heat.
Repair & Care Repair vs Replace: When Fixing Tech Is Worth It Repair or replace your phone, laptop or tablet? Use the 50% rule, plus device age, software support and parts availability, to decide if a fix pays.
Repair & Care Make Your Tech Last: Care, Repair & Longevity Guide Make your devices last longer. Learn when to repair vs. replace, how to care for batteries, when a warranty pays off, and how to recycle responsibly.
Buying & Selling Guides Apple Trade-In vs. Selling Your iPhone or Mac Apple Trade In is convenient but typically pays well below resale. See the value gap for iPhone and Mac, and find out when it's worth it to sell instead.
Buying & Selling Guides Used Electronics Resale Data: What the Numbers Show Resale data from Swappa sale prices on 55 phones, tablets, laptops, watches and consoles, compared with launch prices to show which brands hold value.
Buying & Selling Guides New vs Used Electronics: How Much You Save See how much you save buying used electronics instead of new, by category, why a year-old device is the value sweet spot, and what you give up.
Buying & Selling Guides Which Brands Hold Their Value Best? Apple leads on resale value across phones, laptops and tablets. See how Samsung, Pixel, Windows laptops, Android tablets and game consoles compare.
