{
  "id": 645061,
  "title": "Nailed it: Toolstation gives its store IT an ASUS NUC refurb",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/nailed-it-toolstation-gives-its-store-it-an-asus-nuc-refurb",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-12T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2026/08/12/sponsored-nailed-it-toolstation-gives-its-store-it-an-asus-nuc-refurb/5284128"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toolstation, a UK retailer for trade and DIY customers, has replaced its aging point-of-sale terminals with refurbished ASUS NUC devices. The older Linux-based hardware was slow, difficult to support and lacked security patches, causing operational inefficiencies and security concerns. The new terminals, powered by 13th Gen Intel Core i3 processors, offer better performance, expandable software choices and can be tucked away under counters. Bridgwater store manager Simon Marshall says the new system keeps up with the speed of staff and improves customer service.",
  "summary": "SPONSORED FEATURE: Toolstation swapped aging Linux tills across branches for compact ASUS NUCs on ChromeOS Flex, cutting support tickets and freeing counter space",
  "key_points": [
    "Toolstation replaces aging POS terminals with refurbished ASUS NUC devices",
    "New terminals feature 13th Gen Intel Core i3 processors for better performance",
    "Bridgwater store manager notes improved staff speed and customer service"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The switch to ASUS NUC devices means Toolstation can now offer better customer service, having eliminated operational inefficiencies and security concerns tied to its outdated point-of-sale terminals.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Register Science",
        "title": "Nailed it: Toolstation gives its store IT an ASUS NUC refurb",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/nailed-it-toolstation-gives-its-store-it-an-asus-nuc-refurb-646584",
        "published": "2026-08-12T08:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}