Learn how operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux) power your laptop, what makes them different, and why they matter for your next buy. If you own a laptop, you’re probably familiar with the OS ...

Chromebooks have been around for almost 15 years, and since their launch, they've made some noble attempts to evolve into something beyond just a super cheap laptop for students. It's been a difficult ...

Tech obsolescence can be quite brutal when you’re a computing lover. After all, few things are as disappointing as watching your top-of-the-line system turn into an ancient toaster over the course of ...

We live in an age of mass consumption, encouraged to buy new things rather than make old ones last. In the spirit of encouraging repeat customers, many tech companies make devices difficult to repair, ...

Every time a new version of the Windows operating system (OS) is released, the countdown clock starts ticking on the end-of-support date of its predecessor. Windows 11 was released in October 2021, ...

I’m not saying Windows is a terrible operating system, but it’s definitely no longer the one I choose to use on a day-to-day basis. After 30+ years of using Windows in its various forms (starting with ...

It’s easy to spend a lot of money on a laptop, but you don’t have to. In fact, most people don’t need to spend much at all. Whether you’re on a budget or you’re buying for a student or child, ...

Microsoft's supply license to Huawei expires this month, so the company can no longer legally produce and sell PCs with the ...

Most of us are familiar with Windows and Macintosh computer operating systems. They were developed by teams of software engineers and, once they're released to the public, they're locked down: you can ...