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I switched to a lightweight Windows mod, and it's faster than many Linux distros I've tried

After years of trying lightweight Linux distros, a modified Windows setup finally made my old laptop enjoyable again.

Want to save your old computer? Try one of these 9 Linux distros - for free

Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...
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I turned my old Windows laptop into a perfect secondary screen

On your old laptop, download the Spacedesk Viewer app. Launch the viewer, and it should automatically detect your primary PC ...
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How to keep your old computer running for as long as possible

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Make your old PC run faster by turning off just one program!

If your old Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer is running slow, don't buy a new one right away. Disabling one background service can help speed it up without affecting the stability of your system. Do ...