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DIY Laptop Upgrades, PC Upgrade No-Nos Laptop Refresh: Six Ways to Revitalize an Older Notebook Save money and bring an old laptop back to life with a few quick software and hardware upgrades. We show you how. Share: 5 More PC Upgrade Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them) Upgrading your computer can be easy enough for most people. But it's not without its pitfalls. Here are five common upgrade mistakes that even experienced users make. Share: How to Play Classic PC Games in Windows 7 Classic PC games only get better with age--but without the right tricks and tweaks, they won't run on your Windows 7 PC. Here's how to make your favorite old games work on your current computer. Share: Desktop and Laptop Tips Two PCs Instead of One More How-To Advice Try PCWorld's Speed Up Everything Superguide Get 100-plus pages of tips to fire up your system and supercharge your other tech essentials. PC World Videos Browse more how-to videos and demos. PC World How-To Get essential tips for buying, using, and fixing technology products. Back-to-School: Must-Have Downloads We've collected some free and low-budget downloadable favorites for work -- and play! Read more. PCWorld's Expert Tips How to make your laptop run quieter and cooler. Keep reading. Advertisement Free Trial of Trend Micro Internet Security Pro Download Free 30-Day trial of full version, includes all security features of the regular product. 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