Is Linux worth trying on a 2015 MacBook Air with a broken keyboard?
The keyboard is broken, so repairing it might cost more than the laptop is worth. Would installing Linux make it useful for a few more years, or would…
laptop recycling
What’s the safest way to wipe the SSD before recycling my Lenovo laptop?
I have an older Lenovo IdeaPad 5-15ITL05 (Type 82FG) that I'm planning to recycle. Windows shows an SSD as the C: drive, so I assume there isn't a…
Where Can I Sell a Nonworking MacBook Pro for Parts?
I found an old MacBook Pro while unpacking some boxes and was excited to see whether it still worked. Unfortunately, when I tried turning it on, it made…
What Should I Do with Returned Laptops in IT?
I'm new to working in IT, and I'm wondering how to handle laptops that come back after someone leaves or needs to return them. What processes do other…