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When you buy a new computer, you need to transfer important existing files from your old computer to the new device. At this point, you probably Googled something along the lines of, “How do I ...

When it’s time to upgrade to a new computer, the excitement can be overshadowed by the concern of transferring existing data without bringing along any unwanted viruses or malware. Philip from Troy, ...

This is a great time of year to buy a new computer, especially if it's been several years since your last upgrade. If you do buy a new laptop, you'll probably want to transfer all of your data from ...

Spring-cleaning season is almost done, and it is time to finally get rid of that old computer. But be very careful before you sell, give away or recycle it. You could be handing over sensitive ...

Don't you hate it when you're in a hurry and you have to wait ages for Windows to start up? Or maybe you have to print a file quickly, you open it, and nothing happens? Your old computer's storage is ...

I have an old computer with (Windows) XP that is running very slow (I think it has a virus). I would like to get a new computer and transfer things to the new computer but I’m afraid it will transfer ...

Q: I finally upgraded my old, slow laptop for a newer model. I know throwing old computers in the dumpster is bad for the environment, but I also don’t want it just collecting dust in my home. How do ...

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A reader asked me how he might safely donate a computer to a local refurbishing group. "Our son-in-law takes the hard drive out and destroys it with a hammer," he said. "Is that the best way?" Unless ...

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If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.