My 2009 MBP 13" is coming up to to years old now, and is going to get a mid-life boost. It has slowed down a fair bit recently as more software goes on and more photos/movies get loaded on, especially ...

Knowing which component to upgrade first can be tricky for PC users. Often, it's not terribly clear where the fault lies, ...

SSDs and RAM are two major components of a modern PC, whether it’s a desktop, laptop, tablet, or portable games console. They do very different jobs, but the best SSDs work together with the best RAM ...

What if we told you that you can take an older Mac and turn it into something that feels and acts like it’s fresh from the Apple Store – including jaw-dropping performance, and features such as ...

Is it worth it to upgrade a laptop’s RAM or storage? We had a chance to find out when Dell asked us to test the upgradability of its Inspiron 15 7000. I admit that as I faced this challenge, I started ...

What’s happened? The bad news keeps stacking up for anyone planning a PC build or upgrade. It’s not just GPUs and RAM climbing in price. In fact, SSDs are now part of the squeeze, with chipmakers ...

I have a friend who mentioned slow performance on her Lenovo IdeaPad 2 in 1-14 81CW running Windows 10. This machine has a 500GB spinning hard drive, and not surprisingly, when the machine is slow, ...

Mac mini fans recently rejoiced after Apple updated the storied compact Mac after two years without a major overhaul. But for DIY types, the new Mac mini is a mixed bag offering both heartache and ...

Why this is important: For years, Crucial wasn’t just another PC parts brand. It was the safe, no-drama choice for upgrading laptops, desktops, and gaming rigs. If you ever used its compatibility ...