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Jamie’s Computers would like to improve sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint. We can all make a difference in reducing our carbon footprint and improve sustainability. Let us start by reducing electronic waste and conserving valuable resources!  As it’s coming to the end of the academic school year, we are kindly asking schools to donate…

How you can stop your E-Waste going to landfill? Jamie’s Computers receive donations from the public, schools, IT Contractors, Businesses big and small. We have a walk in collection service and we can also come to you. A lot of donations consist of: laptops, computers, tablets and phones. With the donations that we receive we…

Today is “How to Be Safer on the Internet Day”!  In celebration of “How to Be Safer on the Internet Day,” Jamie’s Computers are here to arm you with essential tips to navigate the digital world securely. With cyber threats looming at every corner, it’s crucial to fortify your online defenses. Tip 1 Make sure when…

Jamie’s Computers began in 2003 as an IT recycling social enterprise. It was started by the Society of St James after they donated five unwanted computers to a small group of enthusiasts who met weekly to play computer games. This group quickly began to learn how to fix, refurbish and sell on these computers, establishing themselves as…

A new report has found that the UK loses £14 million from material waste found in WEEE materials each year. The report by Material Focus has discovered that 300,000 tonnes of WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) are thrown away each year by UK homes and businesses. This waste contains large amounts of invaluable materials, including gold, silver and palladium. These…

Effective from today, ‘right to repair’ laws in the UK will require that manufacturers make spare parts available to people purchasing electrical goods, such as washing machines, TV and fridges in an effort to cut e-waste. The BBC has reported that the new rules are hoped to extend the lifespan of WEEE goods by up…

It is quickly becoming apparent that e-waste and big companies go hand in hand. In a new investigation by ITV News, Amazon has been revealed to be destroying millions of items of unsold stock – items which are often new and still fit for use. Among the products being destroyed were many WEEE items including laptops,…

If you’re looking to develop skills and gain valuable volunteer work experience, all while having a positive impact on the environment, then why not take a look at the roles on offer at Jamie’s! We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available: in Data Erasure, you can gain hands-on technical experience of data destruction…

Come and visit Jamie’s in our new pop-up shop in GI Media (11 Above, Southampton, SO14 7DX) and see what we have in store! Its next door to boots in the High Street Talk to our talented staff about our products.