The question of prebuilt versus custom PC is one that’s faced by nearly every PC owner at some point, be they enthusiast gamers or casual users. After all, getting a prebuilt desktop is a lot easier, ...

Eyeing a mini PC to retire your desktop permanently can backfire disappointingly. Small computers are fantastic as secondary ...

Putting together a custom desktop with lots of lighting just got way simpler with Corsair's new PC DIY ecosystem. We knocked together a blinged-out desktop to see how it all hangs together. I have ...

DDR5 6000 CR30 is ideal for Zen4, but an X3D chip will mask slower RAM better than a non-3DVCache chip. Honestly, if you're almost entirely gaming, get the 7800X3D, period. If there's only one 120mm ...

Over the years, Microsoft Windows has offered customization elements we loved. Some of the bits we loved aren't available anymore: desktop widgets in Windows Vista and the Windows Aero theme that may ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Laptops offer portability, but if you need raw power and ...

When it comes to customizing a desktop PC, one of the first things worth doing is switching up the default wallpaper. Most operating systems like Windows 11 come with a number of high-quality preset ...

The desktop in the Windows 8 beta offers no Start button and a few shortcuts. How can you easily populate it with your favorite programs? Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and ...

Buying a new computer starts with a single but not so simple choice: desktop or laptop? Workhorse tablets might be more viable for certain segments of the market than they were previously but for many ...

If you don’t really need a laptop and want to save yourself a little bit of extra money, then going for a desktop makes sense, especially since you can get some pretty good performance and specs for a ...