Category: Computers & Laptops

Windows, Mac and Chromebook guides: buying advice, upgrades, speed-ups, security and what to do when support ends.

Shortcuts for full-screen, window and area screenshots on every major computer, plus where the files go and how to grab a whole webpage.

Oct 29 · 4 min

Spec sheets are full of jargon. Here's what actually matters when buying a laptop, the minimum specs worth paying for, and what each budget gets you.

Oct 27 · 5 min

Your Windows 10 PC still works, but it needs a plan. Here's how ESU, the Windows 11 upgrade and the alternatives compare, step by step.

Oct 29 · 5 min

A bigger, faster SSD is one of the most useful laptop upgrades, if your laptop allows it. Here's how to check, what to buy and how to move your data.

Oct 29 · 5 min

The right student laptop depends mostly on your major's software and your budget. Here's a neutral way to decide between a MacBook and a Windows PC.

Oct 29 · 4 min

The short version: no. Here's what a registry cleaner really does, why it can backfire, and what to do instead when Windows feels sluggish.

Oct 16 · 5 min

Chromebooks are cheap, simple and secure, but they aren't Windows laptops. Here's what they do well, their limits, and how long they get updates.

Oct 29 · 4 min