Bring Your Ancient Machine Back to Life!

Got an ancient computer that's been rotting away in storage for years with no use? No need to throw it in the garbage or send it to an e-waste plant! Here at Nephilim Computer, we specialize in bringing ancient machines back to life. We can perform a full diagnostic, clean out dust and debris, set it up for modern use, and install a lightweight, modern operating system such as a flavor of Linux to make your machine functional again. Even your old computer can become a reliable machine for basic web browsing and productivity tasks; all at the fraction of the cost of a brand-new computer.

Why Bring an Old Computer Back to Life?

Bringing an ancient computer back to life comes with many benefits such as:

• Save Money: You avoid the massive cost of purchasing a brand-new machine.
• Eco-Friendly: A massive amount of older, fully capable machines get thrown in the garbage or to e-waste plants annually. Roughly 7 million metric tons of old computers, monitors, and other electronics are discarded every single year. Bringing your old machine back to life will help make a difference in protecting the environment from this ghastly situation of computer disposal.

 

How Are These Old Computers Brought Back to Life?

We bring your old machine back to life with these things:

• Diagnosis: We begin the process by diagnosing the machine. We look for what needs cleaned, what needs replaced, and other things that might need attention.
• Cleaning: When it comes to dirtiness such as caked-on dust or grime, these older computers often face detrimental issues. That's why we clean your old computer from top-to-bottom to make your computer happy once again.
• Hardware Upgrades: Your old computer running slowly could also heavily contribute to the usage of inadequate hardware for modern usage. We identify the exiguous hardware and upgrade your machine to its full potential.
• Linux Installation: We install a lightweight but modern distribution of Linux such as Linux Mint or Lubuntu. With one of these Linux distributions, your ancient machine is able to do many modern tasks (e.g. web browsing, document typing, media playback).
• Final Testing & Handover: We end the process by ensuring the machine is running smoothly and ready for your daily tasks.

 

The Power of Linux

As much as Microsoft encourages you to use the latest version of Windows, older computers often struggle or simply cannot run it. The usual solution they offer is to buy a new computer and throw out the old one. At Nephilim Computer, we believe Windows isn't your only option. One powerful alternative is the Unix-like operating system family known as Linux. For years, Linux has carried the stereotype of being "for computer nerds," but that's no longer true. In recent years, Linux has made massive advancements, driven by growing frustrations with Microsoft Windows and its well-documented flaws. Today, Linux offers a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience; even for older machines.

Here's how Linux can be one of the most powerful options:

• Faster Experience: Many Linux distributions that were designed to be used on older computers are lightweight for speed and efficiency.
• Improved Security: Microsoft Windows is well-known for including advertising, tracking, and telemetry services running in the background at all times. Because Windows is widely-used, it's also the biggest target for malware. This can lead to a very messy combination of issues making older computers feel slow and vulnerable without constant maintenance and antivirus software. Yeah, no thanks. Linux offers a different approach. It provides a secure, more free and open-source user experience that allows you to be in control of your computer at last. Without bloatware, forced software, or hidden processes running in the background.
• Extended Usability: With one of the many lightweight Linux distributions, you can lightly browse the web, type documents, view media, and more; even on older hardware.

 

Set Requirements for Revival

In order for us to successfully bring your computer back to life, your computer must meet these specific requirements:

• We generally service computers manufactured in the year 2003 or later. Older machines may be accepted if they are capable of running modern lightweight operating systems (e.g. Linux Mint, Lubuntu), but performance may be limited.
• The computer must power on, dead motherboards or severely damaged machines may not be serviceable.
• The computer must have working input/output such as video, keyboard, and mouse.

 

Get a Quote

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