Free working computers or components from 2012 or later , please

[se22cat]

I like to repurpose older hardware to save it from the skip and combine parts to make the best pc's possible, giving computers a new life and preventing them going into landfill either here, or abroad after being stripped.

I can provide free software to securely wipe hard discs such as dban which will ensure ALL data is gone, unlike a windows reinstall or format.

Components made from 2012 onwards are far more power efficient and contain less harmful elements, leading to less environmental effects and are not yet prone to bitrot and still viable for use today, hence my focus on them.

[Asteroidneenee]

Would you be able to save content from an harddisk.? My friend save the hard disk from a computer that was damage by water. Her flat was flooded unfortunately but she would like to have the picture in the hard disk...

[se22cat]

Sadly, no, your friend's best bet is to look on Reddit, try the data hoarder sub and ask for recommendations for a data recovery firm - there are a lot of cowboys out there sadly. If she kept the hard drive in a sealed bag full of rice, that would help dry it out internally in the meantime.

There is a very good chance the photos are still OK, but recovery can be VERY expensive. Do suggest her to use at least two cloud backup services from now on both on mobile and desktop to avoid losing precious photos again.

[jenny pink]

Hiya,just seen a computer freebees post in the offer section....notified him about this post....Jenny

[se22cat]

Hi Jenny, thank you, am more after desktop stuff in general, but thanks for looking out. Just rehomed a recent donation, which was great fun to work on :)

[se22cat]

If anyone has recently upgraded or no longer needs their previous computer, please do get in touch, I'd love to give it a new lease of life :)

[se22cat]

If anyone is about to dispose of a computer or components from 2012 onward I'd love to make use of them please :)

[teetomthomas]

I have an Apple A1048 keyboard plus mouse if you'd be interested.

[se22cat]

Thank you very much, have replied to your PM, much appreciated!

[Chick]

I have an IBM pc you can have.

[se22cat]

If anyone has a system or working parts they no longer use/want please get in touch, it'd be nice to have some more projects to fix up and pass on as autumn sets in :)

[Chick]

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