A lightweight Linux distribution can revive old hardware. Puppy Linux and Linux Lite achieve this in very different ways. Both of these distributions can be used for free. Do you have an old computer ...

I've been around Linux long enough that the second I see an app or a desktop that looks even remotely like what I used in the early days, I get a warm, fuzzy sensation in my chest. OK, maybe that's a ...

There’s a certain kind of older PC that never really gets a dignified ending. It still powers on, the keyboard still feels fine, and the screen still has some life left in it, but modern operating ...

Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? Here's how to transform an old PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, and more.

I have this old HP laptop that still works. At least it powers on, connects to Wi-Fi, and does what it should. The only small problem is that using it feels like too much work. It takes several ...