How Long Do Computers Last?

• Professor
• May 01, 2022
• Laptop Maintenance

How Long Do Computers Last?

Laptops have now become an important part of our daily lives. We mostly rely on them as the hub for our communication and entertainment, but also as a space to store all of our important photos, documents, and data.

Does the quality of laptop hardware affect lifespan?

From HP, Dell, Lenevo, Asus, Acer or more suppliers, there is seemingly no limit to the number of different laptops available in the market. They may differ on screen size, disk size, processor, or memory and serve different needs, but there is truly something out there for everyone. Each come with its own advantages and disadvantages.

To evaluate laptops based on their lifespan, it's important to consider that different laptops will have different hardware components based on their capabilities. These components not only play a significant role in the laptop's lifespan, but in its price point as well.

Here are the key hardware components in laptops and how each affects the lifespan of the device:

1. RAM or Memory
2. Hard Drives and SSD
3. Batteries

Anti Agening Methods

• Keep your laptop in hibernation or sleep mode when you're not using it. This will prevent the battery from draining unnecessarily.
• Close apps and background programs that drain your battery, or use battery saver mode.
• Shut off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and reduce your display brightness when you're not using your device as these are big battery wasters