Your PC doesn't need more horsepower to feel fresh. It needs fewer friction points, better ergonomics, and cleaner workflows.

Unique designs, smart engineering, and serious performance defined this year’s CES PC haul. These are our favorites across 11 categories of hardware.

PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.

The PC hardware market might not look so hot in 2026 (or 2027), but it's not all doom and gloom. You can still upgrade to a ...

The beauty of owning a desktop PC lies in upgradability. It’s a huge part of why I always stick to desktops, and I can’t imagine having it any other way. A desktop is a canvas, one where you can erase ...

TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is now just $9.97, making it the easiest, smartest, cheapest way to modernize your PC—especially now ...

Upgrading a pre-built PC sounds like a practical way to extend a computer's lifespan and enhance its performance. At first glance, it seems like it would be an easier undertaking than building a PC ...

PC vs console gaming in 2026: performance, cost, mods, and ecosystems compared to help you decide the best gaming platform for your setup.

Commentary: QR codes printed directly onto the machine make it easy for someone like me to upgrade my components with confidence. Shannon is a CNET Perspectives Contributor and YouTube content creator ...

Upgrading your PC is a good way to give it some extra juice without having to spend money on a whole new build. Unfortunately, that’s not always a universal truth. Certain components can become real ...

A large shop in Japan has barren shelves and is running low on gaming PCs as hardware around the world gets more expensive ...

Commentary: An expert says prices shouldn't skyrocket tomorrow, so don't do what I did and buy out of fear. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the last decade, ...