Windows 8 computers are catching up to their older Windows 7 counterparts, the latest tests from our labs show—likely at least partly due to manufacturers catching up with driver updates. In ...

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...

That's a key question being asked by students, parents, and anyone in the market for a new laptop. We detail every major PC maker's Windows 7 upgrade process. Dan Ackerman Editorial Director / ...

After a decade-long run, Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 7. While an upgrade to Windows 10 is a good way to enjoy using your current computer, buying a new laptop is likely in the ...

Windows 7 will be hitting store shelves on Thursday, and retailers are getting ready by offering some hot computer deals. If you’re thinking of ditching your current machine instead of upgrading to ...

Q: How hard will it be for me to upgrade my 5-year old computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10? A: As the January 2020 end-of-life deadline approaches for Windows 7, anyone still running the old ...

Dear Microsoft: I’m writing in regard to your recent FREE LAPTOP COMPUTER giveaway program for members of the industry media/analyst community. It is my understanding that authors and pundits who are ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Update: This article was originally published on April 23, 2019. It has been updated to reflect the fact that Microsoft ...

Arcticsid knows he can’t continue using Windows XP. He asked the Windows forum about upgrading to Windows 7 rather than Windows 8. Yes, you can still update to Windows 7. Not only can you buy the ...

Desktop Linux can run on your Windows 7 (and older) laptops and desktops. Machines that would bend and break under the load of Windows 10 will run like a charm. And today’s desktop Linux distributions ...