Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

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, ...

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The landmark personal computer, introduced by IBM 30 years ago Friday, launched the PC revolution, changing the way people work, communicate, and play. Jay Greene, a CNET senior writer, works from ...

The AI PC hype is building to a fever pitch after CES 2024, but here's the truth: if you're hoping to be blown away by what these computers can do, you need to temper expectations. “AI PCs” were ...

If you’re no longer happy with the way your computer performs, it might be time to give your entire PC build a new look. Is it time to upgrade, or should you just buy a whole new PC? The choice can be ...

A good set of speakers can help turn your PC into the ultimate home entertainment rig. Here's what to look for when shopping, along with the best computer-friendly speakers we've tested.

When you buy a new computer, you need to transfer important existing files from your old computer to the new device. At this point, you probably Googled something along the lines of, “How do I ...

What if your PC case could fold flat, pack up like a briefcase, and still turn heads with its minimalist design? Enter Teenage Engineering’s “Computer-2,” a bold reimagining of what a compact ...

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates here for the launch. Acer, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard and Toshiba are among the companies making the new tablet PCs, which are similar to notebook PCs. Most of the devices ...