Don't count your old Windows laptop out yet. Installing ChromeOS Flex is a great option to keep it usable, even if it's not as fast as it once was.

Giving my old hardware the TLC it deserves.

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Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...

Nearly any PC can run media server software like Plex or Jellyfin, and even low-end hardware will only miss out on a slim ...

Computers running Windows 10—that is, most laptops sold between late 2015 and 2021—are fairly easy to get up and running if they have no major hardware problems. Upgrade to Windows 11 if you can ...

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The tech giant is now mired in a controversy about a legacy product that remains a key piece of computer infrastructure: the aging, but still functional Windows 10 operating system. Microsoft would ...