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

The OmniBook X 14, HP's new Copilot+ AI PC, is available now starting at $1,150 (currently on sale for $100 off). It's extremely portable and has perhaps one of the longest-lasting batteries on the market right now. The mediocre display and modest hardware configuration may leave this laptop overshadowed by...

I tested HP's OmniBook X Copilot+ PC, and it almost made me a Windows on ARM believer

Who has time for summertime sadness when there are new gadget releases to check out? This month, we got an update on the Insta360 GO and a new mini-LED QLED from Sony. We also went hands-on with the ROG Ally X, which boasts a bigger battery than the Steam Deck. These waterproof JBL speakers are affordable and perfect for going out on the boat, bike, or wherever blasting music is somewhat socially acceptable. Here’s what we loved in June 2024.

The Best Gadgets of June 2024

China-based Vivo has introduced a new tablet, the Vivo Pad 3, and based on the specs alone, this could fast become one of the best Android tablets of the year. Perhaps more importantly, it could become an exciting competitor to the recently released iPad Air (2024). The Vivo Pad 3...

This new Android tablet is everything I wish the 2024 iPad Air was

If you’re shopping Amazon’s Fourth of July sales or Prime Day this month, you can earn an instant $200 Amazon gift card to save money on your purchases with Amazon’s flagship credit card. Amazon’s Fourth of July sale and early Prime Day deals are both live. This...

Get a $200 Amazon Gift Card to Shop Fourth of July and Prime Day Sales

A clogged kitchen sink is a true nuisance and it can be an expensive one if you end up needing a professional to get things moving. The good news is that most clogged drains are avoidable. A clear kitchen sink drain starts with knowing what shouldn't go down it. Some...

9 Things You Should Never Pour Down a Drain

Intel has confirmed that its next-gen Arrow Lake CPUs are arriving this year, but it looks like they’ll arrive missing a feature of the last few generations. Arrow Lake, and its corresponding 800-series chipset, is dropping support for DDR4 memory and moving exclusively to DDR5, according to a new leak shared on Chiphell.

Intel’s next-gen CPUs are leaving a big feature behind

From squinting and dry eyes to cataracts and blurred vision, more than three in five Americans have vision and eye problems, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is concern about prolonged screen use and its damage to eye health, but other lifestyle habits and environmental factors also impact your eyes, potentially contributing to various conditions.

This Is Exactly What Happens During and After an Eye Exam

There's nothing worse than getting lost while your phone is dead. When you're traveling, your phone is your lifeline, and you never know when you'll have another chance to recharge it. If you don't have a portable charger handy, you'll want to keep your iPhone from running out of juice...

Kill These 2 iOS Settings to Maximize Your iPhone's Battery Life

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I've spent over a decade reviewing gaming PCs, and while unboxing a new MSI Codex R2 desktop I discovered a minor pack-in that makes everything so much easier I wish every gaming PC came with it. Here's why.

I review gaming PCs for a living, and I wish they all came with this one thing

Windows 10 users aren't upgrading; not because they are unaware of Windows 11, but because they've chosen not to make the switch. Microsoft's focus on showcasing Windows 11's features and the upgrade process won't be enough to convince Windows 10 loyalists to upgrade. Copilot+ could be the game-changer, but its...

Microsoft should stop pretending that Windows 10 users don't know Windows 11 exists

When is a text more than just text? These days, text messages can include a combination of words, pictures and emoji to convey a message. And while words and pictures can be easily understood, deciphering emoji might feel like decoding another language. A "😃" or "❤️" are easy to understand,...

Emoji Meanings Explained (So the Peach Emoji Isn't About Fruit?)

The top high-yield savings accounts offer APYs up to 5.55%. Experts predict savings rates will drop later this year. Opening a high-yield savings account today allows you to maximize your interest earnings before the Fed cuts rates. The right high-yield savings account can help you grow your money faster than...

Savings Rates Top 5% Ahead of Holiday Weekend. Best Savings Rates for Today, July 2, 2024

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Windows 10 is set to receive all new features as Microsoft revisit plans to leave its operating system behind.

Microsoft make major Windows 10 U-turn ahead of end-of-support in 2025

Social Security Disability Insurance checks for July will soon be rolling out to recipients. Below, we'll break down the payment schedule and when you can expect to receive your check this month. If you still haven't received your June SSDI check, here's what you can do. Each month has four...

SSDI July Payment 2024: Here's When Your Check Is Coming

There's a fine line between getting good use out of an item and holding on for too long. Knowing when to say goodbye will save you from waking up one day with a cluttered kitchen counter and cupboards that won't close. Old tea that's lost its pop, chipped barware and...

25 Kitchen Items to Toss That You're Never Going to Use

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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

While the air fryer blasts chicken thighs, potato wedges, salmon filets and even burgers to crispy-outside, juice-inside perfection, the air fryer's style of super hot fast-moving air is simply too intense for other foods. The air fryer has become my go-to cooking method for dozens of things, many of which...

Never Cook These 6 Foods in Your Air Fryer

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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Best Fourth of July Laptop Deals: Save on MacBooks, Windows PCs, Chromebooks and More

Whether for gaming or work, a new laptop can go a long way in improving your experience and productivity. Fourth of July sales might be the...

Best Fourth of July Laptop Deals: Save on MacBooks, Windows PCs, Chromebooks and More

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