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Are you working in a fieldwork role and questioning whether your laptop can keep up? Or do you want to find out if there are better options built to handle tougher conditions? If so, we’ve got you covered. Our guide to the best new rugged laptops for fieldwork in 2026 highlights current models…

Here at Bob Johnson’s Computer Stuff, we get a lot of questions about rugged laptops that can be used for car and truck diagnostics. As automotive technology rapidly advances, mechanics require reliable, rugged computers to access and service everything from a transmission to a vehicle's compu…

If you’re reading this, you are either doing your research before buying a Toughbook, looking for a replacement part for your Toughbook, or you are a Toughbook nerd. (I use that as a term of endearment.) Decoding the long-form model number of your Toughbook can help you determine which specifi…

Out on the ocean, you need a tough, reliable laptop. That’s why people who work on boats use rugged Toughbooks, built for salt air, water splashes, shaking, and long hours. With the right Toughbook, your marine charting software and navigation maps work efficiently together. Let's see what mak…

Buying a refurbished Toughbook is a smart move. Just because they are used rugged computers doesn't mean that they are any less strong or reliable than the newest rugged computer. But when you hear the term “usage hours,” it can be a bit confusing. What does it actually mean? Should you…