The Obsolete Computer

Meet the computer we're not supposed to sell you (anymore).

To fight planned obsolescence, we've brought this computer back to life — and are giving it away.
  • Professionally refurbished
  • Rebooted with an alternative OS
  • 100% functional

We don't want this laptop in the landfill.

On October 14th, nearly 400 million* working laptops will become obsolete, because Microsoft will not provide them with Windows 11 updates. It’s called planned obsolescence, a trick Big Tech uses to make you buy new stuff.

Enough already.

We refuse to watch hundreds of millions of perfectly good computers end up in the trash as e-waste, the fastest growing stream of waste in the world.

So, we gave them an up-to-date, secure operating system and are giving them away.

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Big Tech’s dirty trick: Planned Obsolescence

What is Planned Obsolescence?

It’s a strategy used by Big Tech companies to ensure their products become outdated and unusable after a specific period of time, forcing you to buy new and causing permanent environmental damage as the old devices are thrown away.

From refusing to update the software systems for older models, to designing devices with impossible to replace batteries, it’s a key strategy of the fast tech industry.

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Let’s un-plan obsolescence, together.

If you already own a PC that’s been made obsolete, or just want to make all of your devices last longer, we got you.

  • Unbrick your laptop back to life

    How to install ChromeOS or Linux Ubuntu on your Windows 10 device.

  • Extend the lifespan of any device.

    Use these tips and tools to beat planned obsolescence.

  • Join the repair community.

    Celebrate International Repair Day on October 18th by joining an event near you.

Frequently asked questions

*Global calculation by the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG, a U.S. consumer advocacy group), April 2025.