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09/02/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/don-t-get-rid-of-your-old-graphics-card-yet-3-ways-you-can-still-use-it/ar-AA2b3Mi0?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W215&cvid=6a94c58a17d0497e8f49111ca38580a2&ei=19

Do you have an old graphics card lying around? Before you throw it in the garbage, there are ways you can still use it. Here's what you need to know.

08/27/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/major-motherboard-brands-ranked-worst-to-best/ss-AA2ag5cS?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W215&cvid=6a8f92b3d7da4e34976576dcb0f1351e&cvpid=fe839d868b9e4cf9ba5d1e3cc9adaf55&ei=19 =11

If you want to build your own PC, you'll need to decide which motherboard will serve as the foundation of your machine. Here's how the brands stack up.

08/23/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/5-tips-to-help-your-cpu-run-even-better/ss-AA2anMlH?ocid=socialshare =1

If you've got a computer that's starting to slow down a bit, we have some tips that can help you squeeze a little more life out of that CPU.

08/19/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/what-are-the-minimum-requirements-for-windows-11/ar-AA2abj9l?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W215&cvid=6a825e9997924d2b93c2f9632c10ac89&ei=47

Windows 11 has eclipsed the previous version of Microsoft's PC operating system, leading many to discover if their current computers meet its requirements.

08/05/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/hardware-and-devices/the-ram-crisis-seems-to-be-expanding-to-motherboards-now/ar-AA29ppJs?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W215&cvid=6a7358999c544378a83467b5f03d0d61&ei=19

08/02/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/hdd-or-ssd-which-storage-drive-has-the-longer-lifespan/ar-AA1ZCKkK?ocid=socialshare

Both hard drives and solid-state drives are fairly reliable, but both will also eventually fail, as all storage devices do. Which one actually lasts longer?

07/24/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/general/why-some-usb-ports-are-purple-and-why-they-re-rarely-sold-in-the-us/vi-AA284Gta?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=6a638d0e55a948c288cc2214089dbb32&ei=28

You've probably never seen a purple USB connector -- if you're an American. So why are some USB ports and connectors purple, and why don't you see them in the US?

07/18/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/10-future-windows-11-features-you-can-try-today/ar-AA285iGw?ocid=socialshare

Microsoft is focused on addressing complaints with Windows 11 this year, and you can test out major improvements in Insider builds before anyone else. These 10 are my top picks.

07/17/2026