I turned a forgotten laptop into a full media server—no money, no pain.

Do you primarily use Windows 11 but want to have a quick look at a Linux distribution like Linux Mint? Well, booting from a live DVD or USB stick is a convenient solution. The advantage of this is ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Ding dong, my electricity costs are dead ...

Having a powerful gaming PC is great, but that doesn't mean you have to stay glued to your desk to enjoy your favorite titles. With the right setup, you can stream your entire game library straight to ...

Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: I compared both versions, and here's my upgrade advice ...

Windows 11 January 2026 Update is rolling out for Windows 11 25H2, 24H2, and 23H2, as well as Windows Server 2025 and 2023.