No moving parts here
These are the best storage and cache SSDs for your NAS
Looking to store all your data inside your network-attached storage (NAS) using SSDs? We've got you covered with this roundup of amazing solid-state storage.
Rich Edmonds
Rich Edmonds is a word conjurer at Windows Central, covering everything related to Windows, gaming, and hardware. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a device chassis. You can follow him over on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
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Overkill
Review: This EnGenius network switch is probably overkill for your home
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EnGenius released the ECS2512FP network switch with an impressive list of specifications. You've got PoE with a capacity of 240W, eight 2.5Gb ports, four 10Gb fiber connections, and smart cloud-backed management.
ABSOLUTE POWER
Need a new PSU for your PC? These are the best available options.
When building your own PC or upgrading components, you need the power for it. We take a look at some of the best power supplies you can buy.
Sit back and relax
Park your rear end on one of these comfy, massaging seats
Nothing feels quite like investing some money on a comfortable chair for gaming and/or working at your desk. This is exactly where these super-comfortable chairs with massage-like features come into play.
Late Night NAS
Review: ASUSTOR's latest ADM 4.0 is a colossal NAS OS update
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If you've felt ASUSTOR was slightly behind Synology in terms of OS polish, you'll feel differently after trying the latest ADM 4.0 update. Here's our full review after playing with the OS for a few months.
Buyer's guide
The XPS 13 (9310) is the best Dell laptop you can buy right now
What's the best Dell laptop available today? Here's a hint: It's portable, powerful, and a delight to show off thanks to its beautiful design.
Buyer's guide
Dell's XPS 13 (9310) is the best 13-inch notebook you can buy right now
If you're seeking the best 13-inch laptop, look no further than the Dell XPS 13 (9310). This laptop has it all going for it, but we rounded up some excellent secondary choices if it's not quite for you.
Buyer's guide
These are the best PC motherboards for AMD and Intel
The motherboard is an important component of any PC. It's the mainboard that houses not only the CPU, but also RAM and GPU, and it connects to pretty much every other system component. We look at the best available today, depending on your requirements.
Rakin' in the coins
Going all-in on crypto mining? These are the best GPUs for you.
If you're looking for the right graphics card to get into mining for cryptocurrencies, you need one of these. We've rounded up the absolute best graphics cards to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
New and shiny
Save money on your home office setup with these new Lenovo displays
Lenovo has announced three new monitors at CES 2022. The Q27h, Q27q, and Q24i make up an affordable trio of displays, rocking low blue light features, up to QHD resolutions, and more.
Small and mighty
HP just announced a tiny office PC with latest NVIDIA and Intel internals
Sometimes you don't need the most powerful PC available to get all your work done. This is precisely where the new HP Z2 Mini G9 comes into play with its compact design and impressive internal specifications.
See more do more
See and do more with HP's new work-focused widescreen displays
HP is wanting to help you get more done at work by launching two new displays. Designed for productivity, the new Z40c G3 and Z34c G3 are curved IPS panels with plenty of features to help you get up and running with impressive specs.
Wait what?
Check out this utterly insane breathing PC case from CyberPowerPC
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CyberPowerPC has fused together form and function to create the KINETIC PC case. It's attractive with an interesting triangular design upfront, but it's also smart in that there are 18 vents that open and close to allow more air to be pulled in by fans.
Look at those specs
These new Alienware m15 and m17 laptops have the latest AMD tech
Dell used CES 2022 to announce new AMD-powered Alienware m15 and m17 gaming laptops. These new notebooks are perfect for those wanting to game on the go with the latest from AMD.
RAY-DEE-ON
Crank everything up with AMD's new mobile and desktop graphics
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AMD announced new desktop and mobile graphics processors at CES 2022. There's the new Radeon RX 6000M series of graphics for mobile processors inside laptops and two Radeon RX GPUs for desktop owners.
All the cores
AMD's Ryzen 6000 series laptop CPUs focus on efficient performance
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AMD announced new mobile processors at CES 2022, offering considerable gains over the previous generation of chips. There are plenty of SKUs to choose from and AMD even revamped some of the older 5000 series CPUs for yet more choice.
Farewell old friend
Here's why Linux is now my primary OS going into 2022
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I'm no longer using Windows as the OS on my primary PC. In fact, it's no longer installed on a secondary drive. Here's why you may want to consider making the switch.
What comes next?
What I expect to see happen in 2022 for the PC market
2021 is coming to a close and as we look to 2022 for a better year, I'm laying out some predictions I have for the PC market.
Best foundations
Best motherboards for Intel Core i9-12900K 2021
There are plenty of motherboards with the Z690 chipset, but only a small collection of the pricier options is capable of handling this processor with some overclocking. We've rounded up a few recommendations right here for the Core i9-12900K.
Master the basics
Stuck at home? It's a perfect time to build a PC! Here's how to start.
Our comprehensive PC build guide will walk you through how to put together your own computer, to save some money.