To install Linux Mint on your VMware Workstation, begin by creating a new virtual machine within the software, selecting your ...

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Despite all the worries about the economy, laptop prices have never been lower. But in 2026, all of that could change. There’s one perfect example to demonstrate my point: the MacBook Air. For years ...

Japan keeps releasing new laptops with ports that disappeared from global designs NEC VersaPro VX-R mixes retro hardware with up-to-date business specifications VGA and DVD support show how Japanese ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.

Fujitsu A77-K3 has an optical drive and Intel Core processor The A77-K3’s large display and solid build target long-hour productivity users Fujitsu prioritizes connectivity and practicality over the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Computers are downright essential to modern life. Even if you don't use a computer for work (e.g., data entry or accounting), you still need ...

There’s a lot to consider when buying a new laptop. There’s your budget, of course, and whether you want a Mac or a Windows PC. The size of the screen, the processing power, and the device’s weight ...

We've always had a bit of a soft spot for Framework. With a focus on repairability and upgradability, its laptops have parts that can be replaced quickly and easily. You can even take the entire ...

In a dimly lit, cluttered workshop in Delhi’s Nehru Place, the air hums with the sound of whirring drills and the crackle of soldering irons. Sushil Prasad, a 35-year-old technician, wipes the sweat ...

When Framework’s repairable and upgradeable Laptop 13 came out a few years ago, it was exactly the disruption we needed in the portable computing space. Here was a laptop that let you customize its ...

Do you have a computer or smartphone that's easy to repair? Or, when your laptop or phone needs service, will you be forced to buy a whole new device? A new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund ...