Tech

Buying refurbished tech has become one of my favourite ways to get better value without feeling wasteful. Over the years I’ve picked up refurbished phones, laptops, and headphones — some bargains turned out brilliantly, others taught me lessons the hard way. If you’re considering refurbished gear, here’s a practical guide based on what I wish I’d known sooner: what to check, what to ask, and how to avoid the hidden pitfalls that can...

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I check my phone’s Battery Health screen more often than I’d admit — not out of obsession, but because my phone is a tiny lifeline for work, photos, and the odd late-night recipe search. Over the years I’ve learned that the number you see under “Battery Health” (or the equivalent in Android settings) isn’t the whole story. It’s a useful indicator, but it can be misleading if you take it as the only measure of your phone’s...

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