Prep before removing CPU Before you begin rooting through your pre-built PC or a computer you have personally constructed to pull out and swap its brain, there are a few things you’ll want to ...

At a certain point, the temptation to upgrade to a shiny, speedy new computer proves irresistible. A middle ground exists, which is to make sure your laptop or desktop lasts as long as possible.

Just how upgradeable is it? Well, to prove its point, the company is now selling a CPU upgrade to Intel’s latest 12th-gen processors, which are now available for pre-order.