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You can revive your aging PC with a lightweight Linux distro such as Puppy Linux and Linux Lite. But which one should you choose?

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The big story this month is price increases on RAM and storage, and the ripples are just starting to show in the SSD space. Picking up a new storage solution, whether you opt for an internal or an ...

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After starting my career at PCMag as an intern more than a decade ago, I’m back as one of its editors, focused on managing laptops, desktops, and components coverage. With 15 years of experience, I ...