PC taking forever to boot? Here's how to speed it up

Restart your PC and tap the key shown on screen (often F2, Delete, or Esc) to enter the BIOS. Once there, look for a menu ...

Keep Your Old Laptop Alive by Installing ChromeOS Flex

Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to ...

Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how you can get around it

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.
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How to keep your old computer running for as long as possible

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How to Make Your Old Computer Feel New Again

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Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 earlier this month. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and install Windows 11 in 10 easy ...