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Is It OK To Mix Different Types Of RAM?
Memory standards keep changing and the folks that make it want you to keep upgrading or buying PCs with more memory. For most people running a current operating systems like Windows 10 or macOS sticking with 8GB RAM is adequate. The computer I’m working from at the moment has just 4GB and it works just…
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How To Replace The Battery In Your MacBook Air (And Why You Should)
A few weeks ago, I purchased an old 11-inch MacBook Air. While it’s handy to have a small and light computer to carry around when I travel, I ahem to admit I have a soft spot for good tech that gets superseded or dumped. And while that MacBook passes the “good enough” test for most…
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Ask LH: Should I Upgrade To MacOS Sierra?
Dear Lifehacker, Sierra is out today and some of the new features, like Siri, look pretty great. Of course, it seems like a small enough upgrade, but that doesn’t mean things won’t go bad. You’ve been using it, what do you think? Should I upgrade, or wait?
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Ask LH: Should I Upgrade To Windows 10?
Dear Lifehacker, I’m trying to toss up whether it’s worth upgrading my laptop from windows 8.1 to Windows 10. I’ve heard mixed reviews and don’t want to make the wrong decision! Should I take the plunge? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.