Repurposing an old desktop PC for home lab or server use is not only noble, but it's extremely practical as well. The ...

Desktop PCs were the first computer category PCMag, in its infancy, started out covering, and they're still one of the most important. (They're in our very name, after all.) And we've been testing ...

We benchmark this mini PC against several CPUs in our desktop test rig, and it's surprisingly powerful for its size.

In a previous article I bought the cheapest PC I could buy on Amazon, the ATOPNUC MA90. I looked at its specifications and gave my initial thoughts about it. To recap, this is a small form-factor ...

The recently released Thelio Astra from American computer manufacturer System76 is being touted as "the fastest Arm desktop computer in the world" – or at least that's what developer and influencer ...

The Framework Desktop DIY Edition is a thoughtfully engineered small-form-factor desktop PC that is both an entry point into enthusiast computing as well as a powerful AI desktop in its own right. The ...

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If you've ever been computer shopping, you'll undoubtedly have heard the term RAM thrown around willy-nilly. You might know a few things about RAM, such as that it's one of the most important parts in ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

Framework’s main claim to fame is its commitment to modular, upgradeable, repairable laptops. The jury’s still out on early 2024’s Framework Laptop 16 and mid-2025’s Framework Laptop 12, neither of ...

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