I revived my ancient HP laptop with Linux - and it was easier than you think
I revived a nearly decade-old laptop in 20 minutes by installing Linux on it, saving myself hundreds of dollars and sparing a laptop from the landfill. You can save your old laptop with Linux, too, and it's easier than you might think.
If you have an aging laptop, you might find yourself in a tight spot this year as laptop prices go up with the end of Windows 10 looming in the background. Depending on how old your Windows 10 laptop is, you might not even have the option to upgrade to Windows 11, leaving you with no choice but to buy a new laptop — at least, that's how it might seem.
Luckily, there's an alternative. If you have an old laptop that's one crash away from the trash, you might be able to breathe new life into it by installing Linux. I tried it and was surprised at how quick and easy it was... and even more surprised at how well my 8-year-old laptop ran afterward.