We often take it for granted that buying a laptop is going to be an expensive process. After all, the amount of tech packed into all the most powerful laptops can be incredibly impressive, so it makes sense that you’d pay a premium price for an upgrade … right?

Well, no, in fact. With Black Friday just around the corner, there are many ways you can save money on a laptop, whether you need one for your creative work or just want something affordable to watch your favourite streaming shows. Saving money doesn’t just benefit your bottom line – it can help the environment too by cutting down on electrical waste. Here, we’ve put together our best advice on how you can save money on a laptop, from getting a refurbished device to scoring some discount codes. Read on to start saving.