Few things beat the feeling of getting your hands on a new work computer that runs smoothly. But don't forget about the old ...

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 ...

ChromeOS Flex lets businesses (or anyone) turn aged PCs and Macs into ChromeOS machines for free. I toured a Google QA lab to learn more about the effort's successes and challenges. I’ve been a ...

Repurposing an old PC is one of the best ways to squeeze some more life out of hardware that might otherwise end up in the landfill. Here's how to get started fixing up an old PC you've salvaged, and ...

Q: I finally upgraded my old, slow laptop for a newer model. I know throwing old computers in the dumpster is bad for the environment, but I also don’t want it just collecting dust in my home. How do ...

The traditional last resting place for a discarded computer is anywhere it won't be in the way -- in a closet, under a lamp, in the attic, anywhere. But there are a growing number of ...

This story originally appeared on Ars Technica, a trusted source for technology news, tech policy analysis, reviews, and more. Ars is owned by WIRED's parent company, Condé Nast. This year, Mehdi is ...

We recommend backing up your data and then erasing your computer's storage before donating, selling, or recycling your machine. Best Buy has a pretty extensive and well-known trade-in program that ...

Google Urges Businesses Still Running Windows 10 PCs to Adopt ChromeOS Flex Flex is a version of ChromeOS that can be installed on old Windows PCs and Mac systems for free. Google is now offering ...

Ah, the start of a new year. Out with the old, in with the new. Easier said than done, especially if “the old” refers to old computers piling up around the office. What can you do about them? Every ...

The Windows 10 update cliff is coming in October 2025. We’ve explained why that’s a big deal, and we have a comprehensive guide to updating to Windows 11 (recently updated to account for changes in ...

Tiiny AI has released a new demo showing how its personal AI computer can be connected to older PCs and run without an ...