Posted by Wayne Francis on 14th Sep 2026
The Apple MacBook Air M1 was a major change for the MacBook range. By replacing Intel processors with Apple’s own M1 chip, Apple delivered a laptop that was faster, more efficient and completely silent during everyday use.
This refurbished Space Grey configuration includes 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD, making it particularly attractive for buyers who want more multitasking capability than the standard 8GB model.
But does the MacBo… Read more
Posted by Wayne Francis on 11th Sep 2026
The HP EliteBook 840 G8 is a premium 14-inch business laptop designed for professionals who need dependable performance, portability and business-focused connectivity.
This refurbished configuration includes an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, an impressive 32GB of RAM and a 512GB or 256GB SSD. It also has a Full HD IPS display, Intel Iris Xe graphics and Windows 11 Professional.
In this Recompute review, we examine its everyday performance, build… Read more
Posted by Wayne Francis on 11th Sep 2026
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 is a premium business laptop that combines strong everyday performance with a thin, lightweight design. This refurbished configuration includes a 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and a 14-inch touchscreen.
But is it the right laptop for you? In this Recompute review, we look at its performance, portability, display, connectivity and overall value as a refurbished business laptop.
Rec… Read more
Posted by Team Recompute on 4th Aug 2026
TPM & Secure Boot Explained | Windows 11 Guide
TPM & Secure Boot Explained: Why They Matter for Windows 11
If you've been researching Windows 11 or shopping for a refurbished laptop, you've probably come across terms like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
For many people, these sound technical and confusing.
The good news is that you don't need to be an IT expert to understand them.
Both TPM and Secure Boot are security features built into modern… Read more