Guides by device and system
Looking for everything about one kind of computer or one operating system? Each of these collects the guides for it from across the site.
By device
- ThinkPad guides
Every guide for Lenovo ThinkPads: which used models to buy, what they still run, and how to upgrade them.
11 guides - Dell guides
Guides for Dell Latitude laptops and OptiPlex desktops, from Windows 11 checks to spec sheets.
6 guides - HP guides
Guides that cover HP EliteBook laptops and EliteDesk and ProDesk desktops.
5 guides - Mini PC guides
Small used desktops and what they're good for, from home servers to Proxmox clusters.
5 guides
By operating system
- Windows 11 guides
Every guide for Windows 11 on older hardware: checking a PC, installing it, and setting it up.
17 guides - Windows 10 guides
Every guide for Windows 10 PCs: free ESU updates, safety, and what to do before October 2027.
13 guides - Linux Mint guides
Guides that use Linux Mint, the Linux I'd suggest to most people coming from Windows.
6 guides - Ubuntu & Debian guides
Guides built on Ubuntu or Debian, mostly for home servers and self-hosted apps.
4 guides