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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 ...

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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 ...

Windows has improved significantly as an operating system over the past four decades, evolving from the MS-DOS architecture to the more modern Windows NT kernel. Over this period, it has undergone ...

Ffast forward to 2026, Windows 11 SE is being sunset and won't receive updates anymore. This marks end of company's quest for ...

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Windows 11 (center) with Debloater and OO Shut Up, flanked by a MacBook Pro and a <$200 Linux Mint laptop (Tim Allen) This is a guest post by Tim Allen, principal engineer at Wharton Research Data ...

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 ...

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Computers are a significant investment, especially for those on fixed incomes. Fortunately, with proper care and maintenance, older computers can remain secure and functional for years. Let's address ...

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