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You can upgrade your old PC to Windows 11 - even if Microsoft says it's 'incompatible'. Here's how

You don't have to throw away a perfectly good PC just because it doesn't meet Microsoft's strict Windows 11 compatibility standards. Here's how you can work around the restrictions and safely upgrade a Windows 10 PC.

How to replace Windows with Linux Mint on your PC

Are you sick of Windows fouling up? Do you want to try something different? Then, it's time to try the best Linux desktop, Linux Mint 22.

August 2, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Linux

If Intel can't come up with a Qualcomm-killer soon, it's game over for x86 PCs

Qualcomm's introduction of the Snapdragon X, which powers almost every new Copilot+ Windows PC, has created an existential crisis for Intel. Can the x86 architecture handle the competition?

July 31, 2024 by Ed Bott in PCs

How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PC

What's better than a clean install? How about a clean installation that includes all required drivers and utility programs? Here's how to locate a recovery image that will help you reinstall Windows 10, Windows 11, or even Linux on your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PC.

July 31, 2024 by Ed Bott in PCs

How to install Windows 11 the way you want (and sneak by Microsoft's restrictions)

With the free Rufus utility, you can upgrade your existing Windows 10 PC or install Windows 11 on a clean computer - and do it your way.

July 29, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

Microsoft's July update may put your Windows PC in BitLocker recovery - here's how to fix this

A patch is coming, but for now you'll need to enter your BitLocker recovery key to successfully boot into Windows.

July 26, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows