If the speed of your older USB devices that still use USB 2.0 has become far too slow, consider overclocking those old ports ...

Our basement bedroom has a huge desktop computer that we never, ever touch -- except to dust. Why are we keeping it? A recent CNET survey found that nearly a third of us are hoarding old electronics, ...

The decades-old "finger" command is making a comeback,, with threat actors using the protocol to retrieve remote commands to execute on Windows devices. In the past, people used the finger command to ...

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...

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 ...

The Programmed Data Processor-1 (PDP-1) is perhaps most recognizable as the home of Spacewar!, one of the world's first video games, but as the video above proves, it also works as an enormous and ...

The PNY Duo Link V3 external SSD includes both a USB-C and a USB-A connector. That means the flash drive can plug into a recent Mac, iPad or iPhone, but can also go into a smart TV or other accessory ...

Tony Selvaggio said his first and only computer, which he used growing up in Venezuela, changed his life, and now he wants to do the same for others living in his new hometown of Tampa Bay. Top ...

A new PC is rarely a spontaneous purchase: people usually try to continue using their old computer for as long as possible. And in terms of the environment and your wallet, this makes perfect sense.

Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to keep an aging computer in service longer. Because the software is simple ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Imagine doubling the speed of your old PC without spending a dime on new hardware. That's exactly what researchers are exploring with a breakthrough system called simultaneous and heterogeneous ...