Step 3: Refresh the operating system The quickest way to make your old computer feel new again is to reset the operating system to its initial state. I do it for my desktop PC every few years.

To solve this, I made a remote system monitor from an old phone that shows me what’s going on inside the computer at a granular level.

If you've upgraded your computer monitor and now have a spare lying around the house, don't just throw it out. There are plenty of ways to keep using it.

Last week we talked about how to remove and destroy your old hard drive, so your data isn’t stolen. I got a few emails from people who want to know how to safely erase their hard drives before ...

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As technology marches on, some people get trapped using decades-old software and devices. Here's a look inside the strange, stubborn world of obsolete Windows machines.

However you choose to dispose of your computer, remember to remove personal and financial information that someone else could access.

However you choose to dispose of your computer, remember to remove personal and financial information that someone else could access.