Author: Cody Woodman
Thinking about a MacBook Air RAM upgrade? You aren’t alone. In 2026, even basic web browsing feels like it’s eating more memory than ever. If your once-speedy laptop is now struggling to keep up with a few Chrome tabs, you’re likely facing the dreaded “Your system has run out of application memory” alert. But before…
At Second Wind Sales, our mission is simple: keep high-quality hardware out of landfills and put it back to work. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini. While this machine might have started its life in a corporate office years ago, its Intel i5-7500T and tiny footprint make it…
There’s a special kind of heartbreak familiar to Funko Pop collectors: finding what you think is your “Grail” at a thrift store in Lethbridge or a dusty garage sale, only to realize the box looks like it went three rounds with a grizzly bear. As any seasoned collector of Funko Pop collectibles in Canada will…
Okay, Raymond friends, let’s talk about something a little… spicy. You ever notice your old phone or tablet starting to get a bit “thicc”? Or maybe the back panel is popping off? Chances are, you’ve got a swollen lithium-ion battery on your hands, and ignoring it is a really bad idea. I’m talking about that…
If you’ve taken a trip into your crawlspace or attic lately, you probably found more than just spiders. Nestled between the old Christmas decor and high school yearbooks, there’s likely a Nintendo 64, an old rotary phone, or a dusty unit that’s got you searching for VCR repair in Alberta. These treasures haven’t seen the…
When you need electronics repair in Raymond, you aren’t just looking for a quick fix. You want someone you can trust with your gear. I’ve lived here and worked here for years. I treat every repair—from a shattered iPhone to a vintage GameBoy—like it belongs to a neighbor. Because in Raymond, it usually does. The…
We’ve all been there: your laptop screen goes black right before a deadline, your gaming console starts “jet-engine” loud, or your vintage stereo loses its punch. In a world where it feels like everything is designed to be replaced, finding a computer repair shop in Lethbridge, Alberta can save you hundreds of dollars. Because Second…
Six months ago, Second Wind was an idea, a workbench, and a growing pile of broken electronics. Today it’s a shop, a community, and — according to my garage — nearly two tons of tech that didn’t end up in the landfill.
A Little Update From the Shop Hey everyone — Cody here. If you’ve noticed a bit of tumbleweed energy in the blog lately, that one’s on me. Things at Second Wind Sales & Services have been busy in the best way possible. We’ve been elbows-deep in repairs, sorting vintage finds, and generally keeping the gears…
🎮 Is your Game Boy game refusing to save? Replace a Game Boy game battery may sound like a daunting task. But it is the only way to get that only Pokemon Red cartridge saving games again. The good news: this is one of the most common—and fixable—problems with retro Game Boy cartridges. With a…
