Lee Grant

Lee is a long-time advocate for sustainability within IT, with a fierce passion for everyone to have a right to repair. In his day job, Lee runs an award winning computer repair business and is also a contributing editor and podcaster for PC Pro.

Joined: 6 Apr 2023
Articles: 72

Collaborate

How do you recall a Gmail email?

Sent a message in error? Find out how to recall a Gmail email after it's been sent and how to give yourself more time to recall messages

Hardware

How do I check the specs of my PC?

From time to time, we all need to check the specs of our PCs. If you’re wondering why your games are slow, confused why Windows 11 fails or just investigating opportunities to upgrade your machine, we’ll show you a few…

A dark grey Tomahawk Land Attack Missile soaring through a clear blue sky, propelled by a bright white and yellow rocket exhaust flame.

Data

Is the military’s use of AI to blame for civilian casualties in Iran?

We worry about hallucinations and errors when exploiting AI in businesses, but mistakes using AI in warfare can lose lives, argues Lee Grant

Aerial view of a winding river flowing through a lush, dense green tropical rainforest.

Innovate

The AI-carbon paradox: Inside Microsoft’s 78-million-tonne hedge against climate failure

Microsoft is trying to counteract its carbon output with investment in new, unproven sustainable initiatives, but is its gamble going to work? Lee Grant crunches the numbers

Person relaxing outdoors on a blanket, holding green Fairphone Fairbuds XL over-ear headphones next to a matching green Fairphone smartphone on the grass.

Hardware

Fairphone Fairbuds XL: Next-gen sound meets next-level sustainability

Find out why this eco-conscious buyer is such a big fan of the new Fairphone Fairbuds XL headphones, which are built for repairability - just like their predecessors

Protect

How do I increase my account security with 2FA?

Worried about your online accounts? Our simple guide shows you how - and why - to increase your account security with 2FA.

EU sustainability directives argument shown by digital illustration showing Google, Meta, and Microsoft logos on a shield between a US map highlighting Texas and the EU flag, with green documents stamped "REJECT."

Data

Big Tech vs Brussels: Why US states are demanding Google, Meta and Microsoft reject EU sustainability directives

Attorneys General of 16 US states have sent letters to Google, Meta and Microsoft arguing that they should reject the EU's latest sustainability directives. Lee Grant reveals what all the fuss is about.

Hardware

How the Open Repair Alliance’s data reveals which is the most repairable laptop, phone and printer

We delve into the Open Repair Alliance's data to see which are the easiest brands to repair, whether it's laptops, phones or printers

Artistic rendering of the Hermes 2 nuclear power plant (key to google nuclear deal)

Innovate

Is Google’s nuclear deal a green energy gamechanger or risky gamble?

As the energy demands of Google’s business soar, its wager on nuclear power could reshape the entire landscape of low-carbon tech infrastructure - but is it a force for good?

Hardware

iPhone 17 and Apple’s environmental promises: Greenwashing or genuine change?

Does the iPhone 17 move Apple closer to its 2030 climate goal, or is it another mixed bag of progress and setbacks?