Dell guides
Guides for Dell Latitude laptops and OptiPlex desktops, from Windows 11 checks to spec sheets.
Windows 10 & 11
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Can my PC run Windows 11?
Run Microsoft's free PC Health Check. PCs from 2018 on usually pass, and a TPM or Secure Boot failure can often be fixed in the BIOS.
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Can a 7th-gen Intel PC run Windows 11?
Not officially, and no setting or processor swap changes that. Your options are ESU for now, Linux, a workaround, or replacing it.
Decision guide · Published
Speed up & upgrade
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Does my laptop have an M.2 slot?
If Windows shows an NVMe drive, yes. Otherwise check the maker's spec sheet for your exact model, or open the cover.
Quick answer · Published
Buy used
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Are refurbished computers worth buying?
Yes, if it's an off-lease business model from 2018 or later with an SSD, 8 to 16 GB of memory, and a warranty.
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How old is my computer?
Check the processor in Settings, System, About. For the exact date, look up the serial number on the maker's site.
How-to · Published
Homelab & servers
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Which used tiny PC should I buy?
A Lenovo M720q or M920q for the PCIe slot, or a Dell OptiPlex Micro or HP EliteDesk Mini if you don't need it.
Model guide · Published
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