Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? We tell you how to transform an old PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, and more.

A daring YouTuber managed to boot Windows 98 onto a 2000 internet appliance, turning a dial‑up box into a quirky PC.

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If your computer is affected by the bug that makes drive C inaccessible and breaks other parts of Windows 11, Microsoft now has an official guide on how to fix it.

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Microsoft has asked businesses to reach out for advice on how to temporarily mitigate a known Message Queuing (MSMQ) issue causing enterprise apps and Internet Information Services (IIS) sites to fail ...

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When your system suddenly stops responding, the first thing to do is to wait a minute. Rebooting is useful, as it clears temporary files, refreshes system memory, and resolves a surprising number of ...

This year my laptop turns six–a relatively young age in the grand scheme of things. Sure, it’s gotten slower and the battery life has taken a hit, but since I don’t use it for advanced video editing ...