willem.com

Why the Framework 13 Cuts E-Waste and Increases Lifespan

From Unboxing to Fully Operational

Feb. 10, 2025 -

Consumer electronics often lock us into sealed hardware and forced upgrades, creating enormous e-waste. Framework challenges that norm by making laptops you can service, upgrade, and customise, which extends their lifespan and cuts down on unnecessary e-waste. My Framework 13 arrived this week and I assembled it myself. This post is a quick rundown of what that process involved, why I chose this brand, and what’s next.

Continue reading
My Framework 13 laptop running Debian GNU/Linux and Sway WM reporting for duty.
My Framework 13 laptop running Debian GNU/Linux and Sway WM reporting for duty.
I choose a standard Linux keyboard featuring no Windows but a 'super'-key. I like things SUPER.
I choose a standard Linux keyboard featuring no Windows but a 'super'-key. I like things SUPER.
Freshly assembled, looking good.
Freshly assembled, looking good.
Straightforward eco-friendly packaging
Straightforward eco-friendly packaging
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw
The case is securely closed by 5 standard screws (screwdriver is included!)
The case is securely closed by 5 standard screws (screwdriver is included!)

Other stories

all blog posts

Tagged

DesignFree SoftwareReview

Articles (162)