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♏ vs. 🅿

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AR hearts and minds

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ThinkPad Mini

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To be continued

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: Everything we know so far

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Marketing matters

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Intel Optane memory: Everything you need to know

PC desktop

By Richard Devine, Friday, Jun 16, 2017 at 3:00 pm EDT

Intel's Optane memory is a remarkable development that could shape the future of PC hardware. Here's what you need to know.

Alienware Area-51 desktop gets a boost from AMD, Intel powerhouse processors

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Monday, Jun 12, 2017 at 7:01 pm EDT

Alienware's already powerful Area-51 is getting a hefty boost from some new processor options with the latest powerhouse CPUs from both AMD and Intel.

ASUS VivoMini UN65 review: This tiny PC packs a big punch

By Richard Devine, Friday, Jun 9, 2017 at 8:22 am EDT

This little box of PC goodness is all many people will ever need from a PC. It's called the VivoMini, and it shrinks down the desktop PC to something really, really small.

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5 Windows all-in-one PC alternatives to Apple's new iMac Pro

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By Richard Devine, Wednesday, Jun 7, 2017 at 12:00 pm EDT

Apple recently announced a powerful all-in-one. But guess what? Apple wasn't first to that party. Here are four incredible all-in-one PCs that run Windows 10.

The new OMEN X Desktop from HP is a beastly PC with dual GPU options

PC desktop

By Jez Corden, Tuesday, Jun 6, 2017 at 5:00 am EDT

HP's new OMEN X Desktop rocks 7th gen Intel i7 chips, dual-GPU options and a whole lot more.

HP's new OMEN X Compact Desktop packs a ton of VR power and is wearable too

By Jez Corden, Tuesday, Jun 6, 2017 at 5:00 am EDT

Remember HP's VR-capable backpack PC? Well this time it's for real, and it's packing some serious power.

Amazon takes an extra 20 percent off some great high-end gaming gear

By John Levite, Monday, Jun 5, 2017 at 11:27 am EDT

Amazon has a coupon code for an extra 20 percent off some great gaming gear, aimed at the gamers eagerly awaiting the start of E3

MSI Trident 3 PC review: A powerful gaming rig that deserves a spot in your living room

PC desktop

By Rich Edmonds, Friday, Jun 2, 2017 at 4:00 pm EDT

MSI should be proud of what it has done with the Trident 3, packing powerful hardware into a compact form factor that really works.

How to tell if your mini PC supports 4K — and why that matters

PC desktop

By Richard Devine, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:00 am EDT

If you're looking for a mini PC to act as a home entertainment center, you probably want to know which of them will support 4K video. Here's what you need to know.

Dell announces new Inspiron Gaming Desktop with a budget price to match

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 11:22 am EDT

Dell may already have its hat in the gaming ring with its Alienware line, but its latest Inspiron desktop machine is going squarely for the more budget-conscious crowd.

Get great deals on Logitech gear today only

PC desktop

By John Levite, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10:53 am EDT

These deals are a part of Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day, which means they won't last very long. Get Logitech gear from mice to keyboards to webcams all at low prices.

13 PC Tools and Toolkits That Make Tinkering With Your Rig a Breeze

By Cale Hunt, Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 11:00 am EDT

Upgrading your old PC or building a new PC doesn't have to be a stressful experience. In fact, many people enjoy the time they spend tweaking a PC's hardware, and most will tell you that the right tools make all the difference.

Best Monitors Larger Than 30 Inches

By Cale Hunt, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 11:00 am EDT

PC monitors come in all shapes and sizes, but if you have the room and the budget, getting something that's larger than 30 inches can make a huge difference for gaming, multimedia editing, or just plain old web browsing and word processing.

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By Richard Devine, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 3:00 pm EDT

If you're tempted by a barebones PC, the very best you can get comes from Intel and has a skull on the top. This is no half-baked mini PC, this is full fat in a low fat box.

PC desktop

By Cale Hunt, Friday, May 5, 2017 at 9:30 am EDT

The Alienware Aurora, with its powerful hardware and attractive case, is the best desktop for VR.

The benefits and downsides to buying an all-in-one PC

By Cale Hunt, Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 at 11:00 am EDT

Many popular manufacturers make AiO PCs, but you might be wondering why you'd want one instead of a standard desktop and separate monitor. Here are four benefits and four downsides to buying an AiO PC to help you decide on a final purchase.

HP Z2 Mini G3 review: The workstation for shrinking workspaces

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By Mark Guim, Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 at 8:30 am EDT

The HP Z2 Mini G3 packs the performance of a traditional business-class tower in a case that's ten times smaller. Creative professionals or anyone looking for workstations in a small form factor will be happy with the Z2 Mini.

Every Windows 10 user should install the EarTrumpet audio-control app

By Jez Corden, Monday, Apr 17, 2017 at 12:30 pm EDT

EarTrumpet, a free app from the Windows 10 Store, gives you much more control over audio settings in Windows. We strongly recommend downloading it right now.