Tech obsolescence is a major issue for computing enthusiasts, as even the most expensive system you can buy today will be surpassed by new components in a few years' time. And then there’s the OS side ...

My father gifted me a second-generation Intel Core i3 Lenovo laptop with 4GB RAM and a discrete AMD GPU almost thirteen years ago. It helped me coast through school, college, and even some jobs.

I get why you might not want to go back, but I just made myself a Steam Machine from office bits and it was (eventually) pretty damned easy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

I recently came across ChromeOS Flex and wondered if I could use it as a replacement OS for a laptop running Windows 10, which will reach end of life (EOL) in October 2025. ChromeOS Flex -- unlike ...

Older laptops can easily be converted to DIY Chromebooks via the use of ChromeOS Flex. The OS is free and easy to install, ...

Learn how operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux) power your laptop, what makes them different, and why they matter for your next buy. If you own a laptop, you’re probably familiar with the OS ...

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming ...

Most modern laptops have 100 Wh or lower capacity batteries. And there’s a pretty good reason for that – not only are bigger batteries heavier, which would make laptops less portable. But you can’t ...