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.

  • Professionally refurbished
  • Rebooted with an alternative OS
  • 100% functional
  • A ridiculously low price

We don't want this laptop in the landfill.

On October 14th, nearly 400 million* working laptops became obsolete, because Microsoft did 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 we're offering them to you at a great price.

Meet the Obsolete Computer

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It’s a strategy used by Big Tech companies to ensure their products become outdated and unusable after a specific period of time, forcing you to buy new and causing permanent environmental damage as the old devices are thrown away.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

  • Get political

    Advocate for your right to repair.

Frequently asked questions

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

**These devices have been upgraded with an adapted operating system and are available on Back Market for a ridicoulously low price of £99 offering great value compared to new / compared to classic refurbished device.