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Apple RAM Price Impact — What It Could Mean for MacBooks & iPhones

Bluesdigital Web Services — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:48:46 +0000

Apple has largely been insulated from the RAM price crisis — until now. Long-term DRAM agreements expire in early 2026, meaning new MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads could become more expensive. This post explains why and what to expect. If you’re planning an Apple device purchase next year, it’s worth understanding how the memory market may …

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RAM Shortage & Gaming Hardware — Steam Machine and Half-Life 3 Delays

Bluesdigital Web Services — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:48:11 +0000

Rising RAM prices aren’t just affecting laptops and phones — PC gaming hardware is also feeling the pinch. Launches like Valve’s Steam Machine and the long-awaited Half-Life 3 could be delayed, while prices for gaming PCs may rise in 2026. If you’re a gamer, these shortages could directly affect what you pay and when you …

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Samsung’s RAM Price Hike — Why It Matters More Than You Think

Bluesdigital Web Services — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:47:40 +0000

Samsung has sharply increased the contract price of its RAM, with some DDR5 prices jumping close to five times their previous levels. Because Samsung is one of the world’s biggest memory manufacturers, this affects laptops, phones, tablets, and PCs heading into 2026 — even from brands that don’t carry the Samsung name. If you’ve been …

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Why RAM & SSD Prices Are Rising — And What It Means for Your Tech

Bluesdigital Web Services — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:47:04 +0000

RAM and SSD prices have surged dramatically in a very short space of time. AI and data centre demand are soaking up global supply, pushing costs onto everyday tech like laptops, phones, consoles, and tablets. This post explains what’s happening, why it matters, and whether prices are likely to come back down. If you’ve noticed …

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🧝‍♂️ The Bizzy Little Elf…

Bluesdigital Web Services — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:16:40 +0000

Morning Job: Student Beasty PC In a busy computer shop, the morning came.First job of the day.An almost complete strip and rebuild of a student beasty PC. Initial report: The machine had a hefty graphics card and a low-power PSU.This pointed to a possible power supply failure or regulation issue. First step.A swift graphics card …

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Canva Print Design Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)

Bluesdigital Web Services — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:32:58 +0000

Let’s be honest, we’ve seen it and you likely have too: Canva has revolutionised the way some of our clients design for print. It is both easy and accessible and it gives anyone the confidence to create. But when it comes to print? That confidence can quickly falter. Odd sizes, missing bleed, low-resolution images—sound familiar? …

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🎃 No Tricks, Just Treats: Three of Our Secrets to Reliable PCs

Bluesdigital Web Services — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:33:56 +0000

As Halloween creeps closer, it feels only right to share a few of our own secrets — but don’t worry, these won’t haunt you.Here are our top three secrets to building a reliable, low-maintenance PC that’ll stay alive and kicking for years. 1. Invest in a Quality Case Sure, a cheap case will get you …

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16 Years Strong: Goodbye Old Friend, Hello Windows 11

Bluesdigital Web Services — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:56:07 +0000

Way back in 2008, one of our long-time customers came to Bluesdigital looking for a business PC that lasts. His only requests? Something reliable enough to handle his work — and lights that made it look the part. Fast forward 16 years later, and that same machine was still powering his business. We only saw …

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🌐 Dodgy Website Orders 💻

Bluesdigital Web Services — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:02:35 +0000

Had an urgent message from one of my e-commerce website clients just after 7am this morning.There had been well over 100 orders placed (for the same item) that had failed.On went the “Deerstalker” and into Sherlock mode…. After a little investigation, I noticed that every order had the same I.P Address, meaning they all came …

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Royal Mint starts turning e-waste into gold

Bluesdigital Web Services — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:33:31 +0000

The Royal Mint, maker of the UK’s coins, has begun processing electronic waste to extract gold from it. The company has built a large industrial plant on its site in Llantrisant in Wales. It removes the precious metal from old circuit boards there. They are using the gold for jewellery first, then for commemorative coins …

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