Steve's PCs

27/03/2026

https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/tech-prices-are-about-to-spike-now-is-a-great-time-to-buy

Learn why it’s a good time to buy a cheap laptop, phone or tablet. A RAM shortage means cheap tech is going up in price.

23/12/2025

"Parts or repair" - that's not going to be repaired!

HP ProBook 445 G9 - For Parts or Repair The laptop is as pictured, it is not turning on at all. Due to the laptop's condition, it could have other issues tha...

28/11/2025

This is clearly a USB stick organiser! Nobody in their right mind would have 24 lipsticks.

24 Lipstick Holder Cosmetic Organizer Display Makeup Case Features: Clear acrylic stand for display Versatile, can be used for lipstick, lip gloss, nail...

01/11/2025

A new Measuring Broadband report is out. Nothing startling. Perhaps Bill Bennett will do a piece on it.

31/10/2025

"Shocking" results for the USB chargers. But they ARE inexpensive...

Temu and Shein sell thousands of products. But consumer testing has found many kids’ toys and products, as well as USB chargers and necklaces, aren’t safe.

14/10/2025

I have three Chromebooks for sale. A couple of primary school ones and another that may be more high school or home use. Click on the image for details about each one. I'm not including a lot of detail, but enough to get a good idea of what it is. The idea is that you can check it out for yourself before committing to it.

22/08/2025

https://youtu.be/jJ6k2z6VGWc

⌛ Tired of feeling left behind by today’s tech? It’s not your fault. I'll look at why computers aren’t getting any simpler, what basic devices exist, and how...

03/08/2025

Running Windows 11 on an unsupported computer? Here's all you need to know.

When your old PC goes over the Windows 10 update cliff, can Windows 11 save it?

02/08/2025

Consumer has a very good explanation of Microsoft's extended security updates, allowing you to continue using Windows 10 for a further year, if you wish—and at no cost.

The link is in the comments because FaceBook has made changes. :-(

You can keep using Windows 10 until October 2026, but you need to opt in. There are 3 ways to do so. Here are the step-by-step instructions for each option.

31/07/2025

Save yourself $50 a year if you have a Microsoft 365 subscription.

https://youtube.com/shorts/lAgMBvhW-vg

(Save even more if you switch to an Open Source office suite. :-) )

The link is in the comments because FaceBook has made changes. 🙁

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

21/07/2025

If you're a Windows user and you're at an operating system crossroads, then Chrome OS is worth a look.

Installing ChromeOS Flex or FydeOS on a Windows 10 computer, which gives it the functionality of a Google Chromebook. And, as shown in the video, this can i...

21/07/2025

Here's everything you need to know about Extended Security Updates for Windows 10.

Enrolling in consumer Windows 10 extended security updates (ESUs) without paying any money, but in a manner where the minimum quantity of personal informatio...