Do you have an old desktop or laptop PC collecting dust? You can transform the old system into a Windows server, opening new doors for adding new functionality to the home or office. We've already looked at ways to transform an old PC into a network-attached storage (NAS) enclosure and use an old laptop for a Ubuntu server. In this guide, we'll look at how to set up a Windows server on older hardware, saving the old desktop or laptop PC from ending up in household waste.

Here's how you can quickly turn an old laptop or desktop PC into a powerful Windows server

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Windows 11's next big feature update isn't officially available just yet, even though it's shipping on certain new PCs. However, there is a way to get it now, and we're going to show you how.

How to get the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) on your computer NOW

Turning Vertical Data Horizontal (Or Vice Versa) Excel is a great tool for presenting and analyzing information, but frustrations arise when the data isn't appropriately laid out. Re-typing the data into the preferred layout takes time and is certain to result in errors. Luckily, there are ways to rearrange data in just a few simple steps.

4 Ways to Rearrange Data in Excel

Microsoft is back to its old tricks. It's using full-screen banners and reminders to try and get Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 before its imminent end-of-support, slated for October 14, 2025.

Microsoft compels Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 with annoying full-screen banners again

If you're always running from one deadline to another, a time-tracking app can help you build effective time-management habits. They'll help you concentrate on doing deep work and actually free up more hours in the day for doing other stuff. The Perfect Time Tracking App. I’m always on the lookout...

6 Best Time Tracking Apps on Android

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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Every year, we see significant jumps in the processing prowess of computers and smartphones, and yet, slowdowns and lag almost seem inevitable. One way to ensure optimal performance on a device is to keep it clean of unwanted files or programs that are likely to hog up system resources. While most modern-day operating systems are smart enough to dynamically kill apps and dump cache, there is still a never-ending demand for cleaning apps.

What Is CCleaner And Is It Safe To Use? Here's What You Need To Know

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Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Discord is a versatile app for watch parties with friends, complementing streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. You can share your screen and chat in real-time during the movie, show, or sporting event. To host a Discord watch party, create a private server, start a call, and share your screen.

My Favorite App for Movies Is Discord

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Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Stack, one of Google’s experimental Android apps, is due to disappear on September 24th. A product of Google’s Area 120 incubator, Stack was one of those overlooked gems that was just, well, useful: it allowed you to create or import PDFs and store them in different categories that it called Stacks: tax, insurance, medical, etc. The app would pick up data from the PDF to suggest a title, add searchable details like the date of the document, the amount (if it was a receipt), or the organization that issued it, and there was also a field to add notes.

PDF organizer Stack is the latest app to hit the Google graveyard

Skype is one of the first video conferencing apps that still competes with other offerings. It's compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux, and iOS. You can also use it with any Amazon Alexa device. Skype uses comparatively less bandwidth in video calls than any other...

I Still Use Skype for Video Calls: Here's Why

Take some time away from your PC with a Steam Deck dock, and enjoy some great games on the big screen. Picture this—it's the end of a long work day. You log off after staring at your computer screen for eight hours, and now you want to relax with some gaming. So you sit back down at the computer you were just at and boot something up.

Play PC Games on the Big Screen With a Steam Deck Dock

Here's a horror story for you: WhatsApp nuked all my chats during a botched phone reset. The scary part is it can happen to you, too. I didn't do anything wrong, which goes to show that WhatsApp's backups aren't foolproof. Here's what you can do to protect your chats. Understanding...

WhatsApp Nuked 5 Years of My Texts and Media—Don't Let it Happen to You

Apple announced at WWDC 2024 that it would release iOS 18 to the general public this fall and bring new features, like a customizable home screen, upgrades to Messages and more, to your iPhone. When Apple released iOS 17.2 in December, that update was packed with new and useful features, too. It brought the long-awaited Journal app and Contact Key Verification to your iPhone, as well as fun features like the ability to react to messages with Live Stickers.

Before iOS 18 Is Released This Fall, Don't Miss These iOS 17.2 Features

RCS is a messaging protocol that uses the internet to let you send and receive files and high-quality images, see typing indicators, get read receipts, start group chats and more. Until now, iPhone users could only send SMS or MMS messages from the Messages app to people who didn’t have an Apple device — you could share media, get read receipts and use other features only with other Apple device users via iMessage. With this update, iPhone users can start texting and sharing files with anyone who uses a device that supports RCS, which includes most Android phones.

Apple finally adds support for RCS in latest iOS 18 beta

The iPad Dock is a handy area that stores frequently used and recently accessed apps, sparing you from having to hunt through multiple screens or folders to find a certain program. You can also use it to more easily multitask by opening two or more apps in Slide Over or Split View mode.

App Control: How to Manage the Dock on Your iPad

One of the big changes in iOS 18 is support for RCS, enabling significantly better messaing between iPhone and Android users. With the release of iOS 18 beta 2 earlier this week, carriers in the United States started enabling RCS for iPhone beta testers. Curious if your carrier supports RCS...

How to check if your carrier has enabled RCS support in iOS 18 yet

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You Can Now Add Checkboxes in Microsoft Excel

It only took about 40 years, but Microsoft Excel now supports checkboxes. This functionality is currently rolling out to Windows and macOS desktop users, with a...

You Can Now Add Checkboxes in Microsoft Excel

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