Has your computer been a little sluggish lately? Is it always crashing or freezing? If yes, you may be tempted to go out and buy a new one. But then what do you do with your old PC? Here are five ways to repurpose your old computer instead of getting rid of it.
How to repurpose your old, sluggish computer
Windows 11: First things to set up and customize
Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system offers a number of improvements over Windows 10, including a new Start menu and a more functional Taskbar. If you have just purchased a laptop running on Windows 11, or are planning to upgrade your current device, then you will need to know how to set it up.
Choosing between laptops and desktops for your small business
Small businesses like yours often work on a limited budget. This means you have to carefully consider every purchase you make to get the most bang for your buck. When it comes to computers, for instance, you need to choose between laptops and desktops, and decide which is the better option for your business.
Laptop or desktop: Which is best for your small business?
Running a small business requires making important decisions. One of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make in the early stages of your business is deciding whether to invest in desktop computers or laptops. Here are some considerations to help you decide.
Simple ways to stretch your laptop battery life
One of the top considerations in choosing where to work with your laptop is the availability of a power socket. If you are not lucky enough to find an available outlet, you’ll have to depend on your laptop’s battery — assuming it still has enough power after your last charge.
5 Ways to optimize your new laptop
So you’ve just unboxed your brand new laptop — what do you do next? Before you start using it to surf the internet or finish your tasks for the day, take these steps to optimize its performance and ensure it meets your needs.
1. Update your laptop’s operating system
One of the first things you should do before using your laptop is to update its operating system (OS). Assuming you did not purchase the laptop when it was first released, it will still be running an older OS. Because important patches and fixes are released with each new update, you must install the latest ones to ensure your laptop doesn’t have vulnerabilities that malicious third parties can exploit.
How softphones enhance business performance
When working remotely, there are many tools your business can use to communicate. You have email, old-fashioned phone calls, internal discussion forums, and issue tracking software. However, if you want to dramatically improve business performance, softphones are the way to go.
Extend your MacBook’s battery life with this feature
If you’re concerned about your MacBook’s battery life, then a new feature from Apple is good news. Called Battery Health Management, it is designed to reduce the negative effects of overcharging on your device's battery. This feature will be released with the new macOS 10.15.5 Catalina update.
5 Nifty uses for your old computers
Don’t be so quick to dump that old computer! Despite being slow and clunky, your old desktop or laptop may still add value to your business. There are many uses for old PC hardware, and here are five of them.
Make a NAS server
Network-attached storage (NAS) is a server for your small business network that lets you store files that need to be shared with all the computers on the network.
Computers for a small business: Laptop vs. desktop
As an entrepreneur, you've got your hands full making choices that can make or break your company. One important decision is choosing your small- to mid-sized business’s (SMB) computer hardware, whether you should invest in desktops or laptops. The following are valuable considerations on how to make the best choice between the two.
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