Nyet. A refurbished computer at Best Buy might be a terrific deal, however, and manufacturers like Dell have entire refurb stores online that could also prove a safe option.

Just recently, we've compiled a list of the three restored Chromebooks over at Best Buy that are worth taking a look at. They're all under $200, cost effective.

Retailers, including Best Buy, Apple, Lenovo and Amazon, all have deals in time for back-to-school, so don't let secondhand tech be your only money-saving strategy.

If you need to buy a computer, your money may not go as far as it used to. The Consumer Technology Association, which hosts the popular Consumer Electronics Show, suggests that tariffs on ...