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 ...

According to a CNET survey, just over three in 10 (31%) US adults hang onto old devices because they are unsure what to do with them. Nearly one-fifth (19%) of those surveyed simply throw them away.

Old PC towers often outlive their usefulness as computers, but that doesn't mean they've reached the end of the road. The components inside are obsolete and most likely non-functional, so you can send ...

A new PC is rarely a spontaneous purchase: people usually try to continue using their old computer for as long as possible. And in terms of the environment and your wallet, this makes perfect sense.

Don't you hate it when you're in a hurry and you have to wait ages for Windows to start up? Or maybe you have to print a file quickly, you open it, and nothing happens? Your old computer's storage is ...

PCWorld explores how older PCs can potentially upgrade to Windows 11 through strategic hardware replacements, despite Microsoft’s strict compatibility requirements. This matters as Windows 10 support ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Are you still working with a Windows 10 machine that is no longer supported? Do you have an old PC lying around? With many Windows 10 PCs unable ...