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Mini gaming PC
The best mini gaming PCs you can buy: Expert recommended

We tested and researched the best mini gaming PCs with processors from both AMD and Intel that pack a big punch into a small package.

Mac Mini M4 Pro
The best mini PCs you can buy
Windows 10 device
Microsoft still has a massive Windows 10 problem - and there's no easy way out
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The best laptops you can buy: Expert tested
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How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 now
Mini gaming PC

The best mini gaming PCs you can buy: Expert recommended

We tested and researched the best mini gaming PCs with processors from both AMD and Intel that pack a big punch into a small package.
3 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in PCs
Mac Mini M4 Pro

The best mini PCs you can buy

Having a powerful PC doesn't mean you need a full-size tower. We tested the best mini PCs from Apple, Intel, and more.
3 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in PCs
Windows 10 device

Microsoft still has a massive Windows 10 problem - and there's no easy way out

Hundreds of millions of PCs will be running Windows 10 when the end-of-support date rolls around. Yikes.
3 days ago by Ed Bott in Windows 10
Person smiling at a laptop

The best laptops you can buy: Expert tested

We've gone hands-on with the best laptops available from Apple, Asus, Acer, and more so you can find the best fit.
5 days ago by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
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How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 now

Microsoft really doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs, but there are workarounds for many models. Here's how you can find out whether your Windows 10 PC can safely upgrade to Windows 11 - for free.
6 days ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
US PC shipments for the first quarter of 2025

There's a quiet PC boom happening - thanks to Windows 10 and the tariffs

Turns out fear is a great sales strategy for computers. Here's which PC vendors are benefitting the most.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in PCs
Windows inetpub folder in File Explorer

Windows warning: Don't delete that weird 'inetpub' folder. Already did? Here's your fix

It may look empty, but that folder is tied to a new security patch - and it shouldn't be removed.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
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5 easy ways to transfer photos from your Android device to your Windows PC

You can transfer photos from your Android phone to your Windows computer using a variety of different methods. Here are step-by-step instructions for the five easiest ways.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Smartphones
External hard drive connected to laptop on yellow background

Why you need a data backup plan for your Mac or PC - before disaster strikes

What do you have to lose? Plenty, including priceless digital photos and irreplaceable work files. Follow our step-by-step guide to protect yourself from data-related catastrophes.
1 week ago by Ed Bott in Productivity
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How to install Windows 11 your way (and avoid Microsoft's restrictions)

With this free utility, you can upgrade from Windows 10 - or install Windows 11 on a clean PC - without bumping into Microsoft's onerous requirements. Here's how.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
Microsoft squashes more bugs in Windows 11 24H2 though several persist

Windows 11 24H2 is crashing on many PCs due to conflict with security driver

Microsoft is working on a fix, but here's what you can do if you get a BSOD in the meantime.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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How to replace your Windows 11 Start menu with a better alternative - including my favorite

Hate the Start menu in Windows 11? Replace it with one of these infinitely more usable and customizable alternatives. Here's how.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
Windows January update bugs

How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why it makes such a big difference)

Clearing cached and temporary data helps free up system resources and boost performance - a key maintenance feature built right into Windows.
2 weeks ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
The upcoming new Windows 11 Start menu

Your Windows 11 Start menu is getting a design makeover - here's how to try it first

Windows 11's Start menu is getting a fresh new look. Here's what's changing and how you can try it out now. I'm also sharing my go-to Start menu alternatives.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
Intel Unison being retired

3 ways to connect your phone with Windows now that this popular sync tool is getting the axe

With Intel Unison being retired in June, you'll have to turn to another app to sync your iPhone or Android phone with Windows 11.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
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