It can still compute, after all.

Windows 11 is full of powerful features and useful tweaks. Take a tour of these off-the-beaten-path options to customize, ...

Your older computer might just need a software refresh.

Now Google has another upgrade offer to change the PC landscape. “Over 15 years ago, we introduced the Chromebook, a laptop ...

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 ...

Windows 11 Pro offers more control - but is it worth the added cost? Here's how to make the right choice for you.

Most computers come with just one operating system, which is usually all you need. However, if you feel like trying out a different one later, you don't need to get a whole new computer. Dual-booting ...

Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex kit sold out. Here are five lightweight operating system alternatives for older Windows 10 PCs.

Got an old computer collecting dust in a closet or tucked under a desk? You're not alone. Many people hold on to aging desktops and laptops, either as backup machines or because they still run "just ...

On November 20th, 1985, a then not-so-big company called Microsoft announced that Windows was commercially available. Read the full story of the Microsoft operating system below. Windows 1 to 11: The ...