Is your old PC a security risk? Find out how to protect it or give it a new life with Linux, turning it into a media server or backup station.

An old Mac or PC that is no longer supported by Windows or macOS updates can still be useful. By switching to ChromeOS Flex, you'll have access to many features of the latest Chromebooks and keep ...

This operating system can breathe new life into old computers, and right now it’s only $14.97 (reg. $199) through June 29. Give your aging PC a modern makeover with Windows 11 Pro ...

If your old computer was a middle-of-the-road work PC, for instance, it wouldn’t be able to handle the kind of games that a disused gaming laptop can. On the other hand, ...

James R. Miller has a new computer and will be donating his old one. He asked for advice about preparing his old PC for the transition. Before you give away a computer, you should make sure that ...

From one point of view, having an old computer sitting around, gathering dust and taking up space, is an annoyance and a chore. At the moment, your old desktop PC is a net negative in your life.

NVMe drives connect directly to your CPU through PCIe lanes, bypassing older SATA connections. This eliminates the intermediary, creating a much faster data pathway. Where SATA maxes out at around 600 ...

Many old computers sit around gathering dust because owners are too lazy to clear everything off them, so they can finally be sold or recycled. But the task is actually much easier than you might ...

Even if your computer is 35 years old, you can remove its PATA or SATA HDD or SSD drive and connect it to your current one. No internet connection is required.

TL;DR: It’s easier to migrate to a new computer with the PC Transfer Kit, now on sale for $34.99. Getting a new computer is great right up to the point where you have to move everything over. If ...

One obvious – and very useful – use of an old computer is as a file server. Google Drive is useful; it’s convenient, and certainly easier to get started with than some server setup of your ...

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