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title: Computers & repair articles
url: "https://relaypoint.ca/blog/category/computers"
site: RelayPoint Technologies
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# Computers & repair

Buying, fixing and upgrading laptops and desktops, and keeping your files safe.

- [New, refurbished or custom-built: choosing a computer that lasts](https://relaypoint.ca/blog/buying-a-computer-new-refurbished-custom.md) — The spec sheet matters less than people think. Here is how to choose between a new business laptop, a refurbished off-lease machine and a custom-built PC, and what to insist on whichever you pick. (2026-09-25)
- [Repair or replace? How to tell if your computer is worth fixing](https://relaypoint.ca/blog/repair-or-replace-computer.md) — A slow or broken computer is not always a lost cause. Here is how we decide between a repair, an upgrade and a replacement, and the questions to ask before you spend money either way. (2026-09-11)