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Don't throw away your old PC—it makes a better NAS than anything you can buy

A network attached storage device (NAS) is one of the most useful things you can add to your home network, but a specialized NAS can run you hundreds of dollars just for the shell, and that is before ...
Popular Science

How to keep your old computer running for as long as possible

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PC World

Upgrading to Windows 11 on an old PC might be easier than you think

PCWorld explores how older PCs can potentially upgrade to Windows 11 through strategic hardware replacements, despite Microsoft’s strict compatibility requirements. This matters as Windows 10 support ...
The Verge

How to get files off your old PC before you move

However sentimental you feel about that old computer (or seven) you’re hanging on to, maybe you’ve decided you can’t take it with you the next time you move. Maybe it doesn’t boot. Maybe it’s so old, ...
The New York Times

How to Make Your Old Computer Feel New Again

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
BGR

5 Ways You Can Speed Up Your Old Computer's Storage

Don't you hate it when you're in a hurry and you have to wait ages for Windows to start up? Or maybe you have to print a file quickly, you open it, and nothing happens? Your old computer's storage is ...