Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
Latest articles by Rich Edmonds

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Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.

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Gaming Monitors No matter your needs or budget, we have you covered with our list of the best gaming monitors for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles.

By Cale Hunt Last updated
Updated The Core i7-12700K remains a great chip for your next PC build, but only when you pair it with the best Z690 or Z790 motherboard. Here are my favorites.

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If you want to play offline and improve game performance you may want to disable EAC, here's how

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Updated Building your own PC starts with the case, the chassis that will hold all your components and shield them from the outside world. We take a look at some of the best cases out there.

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Storage Planning to pick up a NAS? Good idea! Here are some hard drives you should consider if your NAS doesn't come with any pre-installed.

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TDP? When you are looking at PC specs, there is often a field for TDP. But what exactly is TDP, and why should you care about it? We break everything down for you.

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Upgrade If you bought an upgraded graphics card and need to install it inside your PC, this simple guide details the step-by-step process.

By Zachary Boddy Last updated
The Best Dells Dell has a laptop for every need and every user, but these are our picks for the very best Dell laptops to enhance your productivity and creativity.

By Rich Edmonds, Mauro Huculak Last updated
Get connected Forget plugging your printer into your PC each time you wish to print something out. Go wireless and pick up a printer that can connect to your home network.

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Updated Only the best motherboards can be found here.

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Cheaper NAS Get a great NAS for the home or your business without breaking the bank.

By Rebecca Spear, Rich Edmonds Published
Tough choice Have your heart set on a new Dell XPS laptop but not sure which one to go for? Let us help as we break down some of the key points to consider.

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How To When shopping for hard drives to install in a NAS unit, you should consider these factors to get the most bang for your buck.

By Rich Edmonds, Cale Hunt Last updated
Wololo Getting you through the Dark Age.

By Rich Edmonds Published
How To Running out of storage on your PC or laptop is the worst. Building your own network-attached storage (NAS) can help make sure you never have to experience that misery.

By Rich Edmonds Published
PSU Find the best power supply for your PC that can handle custom upgrades and high-end gaming with our picks in various categories.

By Rich Edmonds Published
Audio How to set up, switch to, and troubleshoot your new headset in Windows. Sound is a critical element of any gaming experience, so let's get it right.

By Rich Edmonds Published
13th Gen Intel's 13th Gen series of processors for desktop and laptop PCs are codenamed Raptor Lake. These CPUs are set to run faster and have more cache and cores. Here's all we know.

By Ben Wilson Published
Bots Running a Discord server can be overwhelming, but bots can simplify the process. Follow my easy steps to choose and install the bot of your choice.

By Rich Edmonds Published
Review Monoprice's Monolith MTM-100 speaker system is a 2.0 desk setup with integrated subs and up to 100W of total power output. Boy, do these things get loud.

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To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU, you'll need a compatible motherboard. The new Ryzen 5000 Series processors work with 500-series motherboards, and we rounded up our favorites.
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