For some time, Microsoft has been urging folks with a Windows 10 PC that can’t upgrade to Windows 11 that they should buy a new computer, preferably a Copilot+ PC – and Asus is now playing that same ...

Luckily, if being able to upgrade components is a key factor in your choice of laptop, a few brands out there still allow users to do so. However, upgrading your laptop's CPU isn't the only way to ...

But gaming laptops aside, I think my research has convinced me that you should definitely expect at least 4-5 years of good use out of a new laptop before you need to upgrade. If it's a cheap ...

The general rule of thumb is to upgrade your gaming laptop every five years for the most noticeable performance improvements.

For example, a top brand like Kingston has a 32 GB laptop upgrade “value” kit can be had for under $100. Even their premium Fury line can be had for under $130.

If you replace that PC or laptop with one that has Windows 11 Home edition preinstalled, can you use that old Windows 10 Pro key to upgrade the just-purchased Win 11 Home license to Pro?

The one I bought can boost a laptop as much as 12.6 inches off the desk, and that's plenty high enough for my 6' 4" frame to sit comfortably in front of for hours at a time.

Before you can upgrade your laptop's memory, you need to know if it's even possible. Not all notebook computers allow RAM upgrades; an increasing number of laptops have soldered RAM , while others ...

You don’t necessarily need a new computer to enjoy the latest Wi-Fi speeds. Adding Wi-Fi 6 compatibility to an old PC or Wi-Fi 6E connectivity to your laptop can be easy and relatively ...

Reliable laptop brands like Dell and Asus lock you into keeping their laptops until you absolutely need a new one. While that's fine for an everyday user who doesn't know the difference between a ...

I write about computers for a living, which means I find myself fielding a fair number of tech questions from friends and family. Many are about which is the best Windows laptop or best MacBook to buy ...