Articles tagged: upgrade
Why Does Software Only Seem to Get Bigger?
It's a march of technological progress: computers can do more, and we expect software to do more. That leaves those of us with older machines in a difficult spot.
Does My Computer Need a Memory Upgrade?
A memory upgrade can be an easy, inexpensive way to improve system performance, but how do you know if an upgrade is called for?
What’s the Best Upgrade for an Older Machine?
Upgrading a computer can be a lot of work, is going to cost some money, and depends on your needs. I'll show you where to start.
Are You Asking Too Much of Your Computer?
It's very common for our usage and expectations of our computers to grow over time. Unfortunately, that means we'll eventually run into its limitations.
Is Windows 10 Still Free in 2022? Where to Get It and How To Install It
Officially Windows 10 is no longer free, but there remains at least one unofficial scenario that may allow you to upgrade for free.
Should I Upgrade to Windows 8.1 Instead of Windows 10?
As Windows 8.1 is "between" Windows 7 and Windows 10, it's tempting to think it's a less jarring change. It's not.
Does my Windows upgrade disc require that I have the previous operating system installed?
What I'd do first is just try it. If that doesn't work then we'll have to dig a little deeper to find a solution for you.
I reinstalled Windows and lost a file on my desktop, what can I do?
When you reinstall an operating system it overwrites everything on your computer. If you didn't backup a file, you are going to have a hard time finding it.
