PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.
Unique designs, smart engineering, and serious performance defined this year’s CES PC haul. These are our favorites across 11 categories of hardware.
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 endless, drawn-out pandemic years are definitely over for the PC. Just a couple of years back, lockdowns and chip shortages caused PC components (even webcams!) to plunge out of stock and products ...
Having a properly configured firewall on your computer is an important part of staying safe online, but having one on your ...
PCWorld’s editors selected the best PC hardware and software of 2025/2026, highlighting standout products like the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, and Steam Deck handheld ...
Everything you do on your computer is the direct result of hardware and software working together. The hardware provides the raw power and functionality that enables the computer to work, and the ...
Confused between Computer Engineering and Software Engineering? Read out the key comparison in computer vs software ...