You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

I own half a dozen computers in various form factors and performance levels, but I recently found myself reaching for my Chromebook more often. Even with its admittedly lackluster performance and ...