— Writing from the workshop
The journal.
Longer pieces on what we build, how we build it, and the decisions that keep changing our mind. Written by the people on the workshop floor, published when we have something to say.
2026-04-19
What "refurbished" actually means here
Every refurbished unit passes the same twenty-four-hour burn-in as a new build and carries the same warranty. A short account of what the word means on our workshop floor, and why we are not apologetic about it.
07 min read
Ruth Onyango
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2026-04-18
How to pick a refurbished laptop in 2026
A practical walk through what refurbished means, what grades matter, and what to insist on in a warranty. By the end of this piece you should be able to judge a listing in under two minutes.
08 min read
The workshop
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