I've been doing Computer Laptop/Desktop Hardware Repair and Upgrades along with software install interrogation since 2003. With all the years in this type of Tech service I've learned the in's and out's of how computer hardware works along with the software to build a systems will last for many years for less cost. With some hardware changes and of course a stable OS (operating system) it can be
just as nice as New HP,Dell type build..I've turned away from Microsoft a lot, due to the fact that you have to buy there Update Windows OS and Software. Thus is way I started learning the Linux OS because It's Open Source As-In (Free) along with the software that's written by software engineers/programmers per say.d
Now Installing Linux OS such as MX - Mint- Zorin- Kali loaded on 2.5 SSD which is faster then the older HHD. f you upgrade Windows 10/11 you have to upgrade your memory & video card check the internet for the Desktop or Laptop model info - Or Motherboard Mgf Brand & Version >>> to find out if it can be Upgraded ..The Upgrade takes 3-5 days depending how busy I am.. Newer SSD Harddrive will work for Desktop/Laptop. Memory Upgrade - Price Changes all the time. You or I can order it off Amazon once the known Max the Motherboard takes. OS Upgrade - Windows10 Pro OEM CD can be bought off E-bay or New Egg & Amazon
Linux OS is Open Source which is Free.. But I Donate to there work to keep it free. (Right On)
Here's the Wiki Link--https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux
Contact me too get yours system upgraded from old Vista - 7 - 8 - 8.1 to Newer Hardware and OS Win 10 -11
I'm running Linux OS Zorin on an older Win 7 Laptop that preforms just as well as Windows 11 Pro
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