Tag: Computers

This $3 ChromeOS Flex stick revives old and outdated computers – where to buy [U]

ChromeOS is a very lightweight operating system and, on top of being a solid option for low-end...

The Macintosh changed computers forever

Apple's most legendary computer has two legacies: there's the computer itself, and there's the commercial. That commercial....

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shutting down

Microsoft released its first security update of 2026 for Windows 11 on January 13th. Just four days...

The AI explosion isn’t just hurting the prices of computers and consoles – it’s coming for TVs and audio tech too

The AI-driven memory shortage doesn't just affect PCsMore capacity is coming, but not before 2027Low-margin budget products...

These are my four favorite Asus computers from CES 2026

Asus makes quality consumer electronics, whether you’re talking about laptops, desktops, keyboards, mice, or other accessories. And...

HP’s EliteBoard made me believe in keyboard computers again

For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to have a keyboard computer -- that...

Intel could finally return to Apple computers in 2027

Will Apple turn to Intel for production of its M-series chips in 2027? That’s what supply chain...

Two PC makers warn of price hikes for new computers and suggest that Black Friday bargains might be your last chance saloon

Two major boutique PC makers are warning about memory-driven price increasesMaingear's CEO tells us to consider buying...

A new threat landscape is coming – this security firm CEO thinks nation-states will have weaponized quantum computers within the next five years

Hostile nations may soon exploit quantum computers to compromise existing encryption standardsCurrent firewalls could require replacement to...

I review computers for a living and I was wowed by the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 as soon as I started using it

Lenovo Yoga AiO 27: One-minute reviewThe Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 might make me a convert to the...

5 CES products you can purchase or preorder right now

Who says you need to wait to experience the best of CES 2025? Here are five products showcased at the annual expo you’ll be able to purchase or preorder today!

The Alienware R16 with RTX 4080 Super is $800 off today

Want a great gaming PC for a great price? Today, you’ll be able to save $800 on the Alienware R16 Gaming Desktop when you order through Dell.

The Alienware Aurora R16 with i9 and RTX 4090 is almost $1,000 off

Unleash the fury of a powerhouse PC when you game with the Alienware Aurora R16 with an Intel Core i9, now on sale at Dell for $3,700.

This HP AIO has everything tucked into the monitor and it’s $135 off today

This HP 21.5-inch All-in-One Desktop PC is on sale for $550 through Amazon. We’re not sure how long this $100 discount is going to last, so act fast!

The 6 best Linux desktop PCs in 2024

Trying to find the best desktop Linux PCs can be a challenge, as the market is dominated by Windows. If you need help, here's a look at some of our favorites.

How we test desktop PCs

Here's how we evaluate desktop PCs, which are some of the most powerful pieces of tech you can buy.

An inside look at Lenovo’s goal of filling the world with more sustainable computers

Lenovo has been focused on sustainability for years now, but its recent innovations are going continuing to push forward.

How we test laptops

Laptop reviews are only as useful as the trust you have for the writer and publication. Let us explain our approach.

This $30,000 computer’s source code has just been released for free

The Apple Lisa changed the course of computing history. To mark its 40th birthday, its source code has been released for free by the Computing History Museum.

I took my son shopping for his first school laptop. Here’s what I surprised me

I searched the dizzying array of choices for the right option for my son's first Chromebook, and it was a bigger challenge than I'd imagined.

Someone built a PC in a microwave, because why not?

Despite all the warnings about putting metal in a microwave, someone stuck an entire computer in there.

This gaming PC inside a vintage radio is truly amazing

A YouTuber put a gaming PC inside a vintage 1940s Motorola radio case. And the thing actually works!

This new Best Buy program lets you lease a MacBook

Mac users in the U.S. can now upgrade their MacBooks thanks to a new program BestBuy offers, called Upgrade+. It’s essentially like a car lease, but for a Mac.

Why AMD’s Ryzen 7000 price cuts are so important

AMD released details about its Ryzen 7000 processors, including an interesting change. Some processors are actually cheaper than last-gen parts.

A more powerful Mac Mini is in the works, and could be coming soon

Apple is readying the launch of an M2 Mac Mini and an M2 Pro Mac Mini for the fall event, according to Mark Gurman.

The Fish Tank Chassis is half PC, half … aquarium?

The Y2 Fish Tank Chassis combines a beautiful 13 litre aquarium with an industrial-looking horizontal PC tower.

This is the world’s lightest laptop, and you’ve probably never heard of it

The Fujitsu Lifebook WU-X/G2 is the world's lightest laptop at less than 1.4 pounds.