If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood ...

Built my current main machine in Jan. 2019 (first retirement build): i5-9600K, GTX 1080, 16GB memory, 650w PSU, some spinny storage and an SSD for booting. I tend to keep machines 8-10 years, with ...

Some laptops let you upgrade the memory or storage… although that’s a feature that’s becoming less common on modern thin and light notebook computers. But very few laptops support CPU upgrades — ...

On Thursday, Intel unveiled a new processor, codenamed Panther Lake. This marks the next generation of the company’s Intel ...

Although GPUs are often the focus for gaming, CPUs are perceived as an important upgrade too. According to AMD and Intel, we all need the fastest Ryzen 7 5800X3D or the Core i9-12900KS to get truly ...

hello--I am looking for advice. I've waded through a lot of information up here already, and i'm just not sure of what to do... <BR>Just started playing HL2 and it's playable, but a little jumpy. i'd ...

20 years ago, I was a pretty prolific PC-builder, if I do say so myself. Various EDN hands-on projects were the primary motivation; my late-1999 article, for example, showcased Intel’s SE440BX and ...

I’m the deputy managing editor of the hardware team at PCMag.com. Reading this during the day? Then you've caught me testing gear and editing reviews of laptops, desktop PCs, and tons of other ...