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Simple and easy swaps to extend the life of your laptop

Simple and easy swaps to extend the life of your laptop

If your computer has a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), then it’s time for a simple yet effective upgrade to a Solid-State Drive (SSD).

    SSDs are type of computer storage devices that use integrated circuit assemblies to store data, when compared to the traditional HDDs that use rotating magnetic disks to store data. Due to the absence of moving parts in SSDs, they are silent, faster and more resistant to damage.

   Solid state drives operate on low power and thus in turn increases the battery life in laptops. The use of flash memory in SSDs allows for a faster read/write data faster than HDDs. This ultimately leads to improvements in boot times and improves overall system responsiveness.

  To conclude, upgrade to an SSD is the best investment that anyone can do to effectively improve their Computer’s performance for overall responsiveness and faster access to data.

Anybody looking to replace your old laptop with a new one due to battery issues? Then worry not, replacing your old laptop battery with a new battery is a cost-effective solution while providing many other significant advantages.

    When laptop batteries are replaced, there is no loss of data, unlike when you buy a new one. There is 100% preservation of data.

     Laptop’s performance can be significantly increased with the replacement and now a longer battery life can be enjoyed by the user.

    Battery replacement in a laptop is a fairly simple process and can be completed within a few hours, with no downtime.

    Replacing a battery saves money as this costs only a fraction of the cost of buying a new laptop.

Consider an upgrade of your RAM for better computer performance.

Increasing the amount of memory on your laptop is highly advantageous and RAM speeds does matter. For quicker data transfer between the process and the RAM, RAM upgrade is necessary. Multiple programs and applications can be run simultaneously without any compromise on performance. Resource intensive applications will run without any hassle. Laptop can now handle complex web pages. Overall, laptop will be more responsive.

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Refurbished Computer Market Growth | E-Waste & Sustainable IT Solutions

Refurbished Computer Market Growth | E-Waste & Sustainable IT Solutions

E-waste production will reach 80 million metric tons by 2030, indicating a huge number and this only means that there is more scope for the refurbished computer market with increase in E-waste.

Refurbished hardware can deliver big returns for businesses of all sizes.

Whether businesses want to save on IT costs, meet sustainability targets, or increase operational flexibility, refurbished equipment is a practical and reliable solution. 

ROI for Large Corporations, while choosing Refurbished 

For large enterprises with bigger IT Infrastructure requirements, choosing refurbished hardware is a cost-effective method without compromising on performance and quality.

Here are a few points on how it delivers ROI in key areas:

Data Centre Upgrades – Upgrading data centres is often expensive, but upgrading while using refurbished servers can prove to be affordable. Refurbished hardware comes with certifications and warranties for mission critical operations and performance.

Desktop and Laptop Deployments – Large scale workforce deployments require thousands of devices and choosing refurbished hardware can save a significant amount of budget. Also, large corporations can avail big discounts for bigger purchases which are often available.

Disaster Recovery
Having a secondary IT estate like a backup for disaster recovery is critical for business continuity. However, this is usually very expensive. Refurbished servers, storage, and networking equipment allows you to build a robust disaster recovery infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of new hardware.

Refurbished hardware, makes IT departments more sustainable:

Considering a Hybrid solution – Companies can use refurbished hardware wherever possible, without having to compromise on performance. Also, extending the life of the retired hardware and cascading hardware down through the business helps companies decrease the amount of hardware they dispose of and use devices to their full potential.

Recent research conducted by the United Nations University, revealed that re-using hardware is twenty times better for the environment than dis-mantling it and recycling it.

Circular Economy – Refurbishing is a step towards a circular economy, where products are reused, repurposed, and recycled, minimizing waste and environmental impact. In an era, where both consumers 

Green Branding – In an era where both consumers and businesses are increasingly environmentally conscious, using and endorsing refurbished equipment can significantly enhance a company’s eco-friendly image

 The refurbished laptop market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. By 2030, it will grow to a staggering 11 billion dollars at a compound annual growth rate of 7%. The growth in the future years can be attributed to continued growth of E-Waste, demand for eco-friendly alternatives like refurbished computers, adoption of circular economy principles, expansion of E-commerce platforms and integration of refurbished computer programs. 

   Major trends in the future include sustainability emphasis, demand for affordable computing, technological advancements in refurbishment, E-commerce growth, corporate sustainability initiatives, government regulations, consumer confidence, education and awareness campaigns.

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Green Computing

Green-Computing

Green computing is the practice of implementing eco friendly tactics into the use of computers and their daily functions to correlate to the environmental actions necessary to cultivate greater sustainability.

Every aspect of modern information technology – from the smallest chip to the largest data centre – carries a carbon price tag, and green computing seeks to reduce that carbon price tag.

Many IT manufacturers and vendors are continuously investing in designing energy-efficient computing devices, reducing the use of dangerous materials and encouraging the recyclability of digital devices.

For example, one of the biggest things that manufacturers do is improve the energy efficiency of chips in various computing devices. This is because these chips will help to ensure that the rest of the computer system runs smoothly, efficiently, and ultimately more effectively – all of which can help to reduce the use of energy, improve performance, and help the device to be more sustainable.

Settings like sleep mode, screen saver, and low-power mode are all extremely viable and effective energy saving tactics that manufacturers should incorporate into settings before selling the product. This way, the user of the green computing device doesn’t have to think about how they can adjust their device to be more energy efficient – because the manufacturer will have already done it for them.

What can we do as individuals?

  • Green computing isn’t only for large organisations, you can play an important part in improving sustainability in the world of IT as well. When many individuals make the choice to use functions like hibernate or sleep mode, the impact can be huge.
  • If millions of people around the world set their laptops to sleep mode every fifteen minutes – it would dramatically reduce the need for them to charge their laptops, and result in a globally reduced carbon footprint. All in all, green computing is a great example of how one small change can make a big difference.
  • One simple step toward efficiency is to make sure things are turned off. Central processing units (CPU) and peripheral equipment such as printers should be powered down when not in use. Scheduling blocks of time for specific tasks like printing means peripherals are only in use when they are needed.
  • Refilling printer cartridges rather than purchasing new ones produces less waste and buying refurbished equipment rather than buying new reduces environmental impact. Safe disposal of electronic equipment improves sustainability and has security advantages.
In addition, green computing can help computing devices sustain their economic value through their improved energy efficiency and newfound minimal waste properties.

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Tech Joy for Kids

Successfully navigating and using a computer made them feel empowered and children discovered a newfound independence as they learnt to perform tasks on their own. This positive experience can
contribute to these children’s motivation to continue leaning and exploring.

The joy of using technology for children can be manifold, contributing to their education, creativity and overall development. Let’s look at some of them:

  • Educational robots and STEM toys combine learning with play. This hands-on experience can spark an interest in STEM fields and promotes critical thinking.
  • Learning to code can be both educational and enjoyable for children. This teaches children valuable problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
  • Drawing and painting apps help bring out the creative juices in children allowing children to express themselves artistically and help develop their creativity.
With the right guidance and involvement, we can maximize the positive impact of technology on a
child’s growth and well-being.

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The Power Of Giving

RenewIT is delighted to announce that a tribal community in the far-off village of Lamtaput, Odisha, got its first computers through our donation campaign. For this community’s children, these computers represent a big leap forward and mean that they can tap into a wealth of digital resources for learning and growth.

The accomplishment did not come on a silver platter. There were many difficulties we encountered such as the intricacy of logistics, transport hindrances, rough terrains, and major language barricades. Nevertheless, we didn’t give up on our course even with all these challenges. It was by applying new approaches, seeking to work closely with the locals, and also engaging in a detailed strategic planning process that RenewIT finally managed to bridge that digital gap and deliver those computers.

This initiative has a deep effect. The significance of these rejuvenated computers is not only as devices, they are indeed tools of empowerment. They are instilling affection for technology among children and providing them with the skills required to cruise and succeed in the digital age. The purchase of new devices from RenewIT is more than just having hardware but building a tomorrow whereby technology will be accessible to all, consequently shaping a better and inclusive future for these children.

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