Upgrade Guides
Every guide tagged Upgrade, newest first. All 7 use tools built into Windows.
- How to Choose a Power Supply (PSU) for Your PC
How many watts you actually need, what 80 Plus ratings mean, ATX 3.1 and the 12V-2x6 GPU connector, modular cables, and the PSU mistakes that damage hardware.
- How to Clone a Hard Drive to an SSD in Windows 11
Move Windows 11 to a new SSD without reinstalling. Prepare the drive, clone the whole disk, fix the boot order, and verify the result step by step.
- How to Install Windows 11 on an Unsupported PC
PC blocked by the TPM 2.0 or CPU requirement? Install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware safely, understand the risks, and keep your files, step by step.
- How Much RAM Do I Need? A Practical Guide
8GB, 16GB, or 32GB? Work out how much RAM you actually need for browsing, gaming, or creative work, check what you have, and upgrade without wasting money.
- Windows 10 End of Support: What to Do Now
Windows 10 support ended October 14, 2025. Learn your options: upgrade to Windows 11, get Extended Security Updates, or move on safely without losing data.
- How to Choose an SSD for Your PC (SATA vs NVMe)
Buying an SSD for your PC? Understand SATA vs NVMe, M.2 vs 2.5-inch, capacity, and DRAM so you pick the right drive and actually feel the speed boost.
- The Best PC Upgrades to Speed Up an Old Computer
The best upgrades to speed up an old PC, ranked by impact (SSD, RAM, cleanup, and cooling) plus how to know when it's smarter to replace the machine.