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Ryzen 5 vs Intel Core i5 CPU Australian review

Which is the best mainstream processor for $350

Apple iMac 21.5in (late 2012)

The latest iMac comes with some trade offs, but remains one of the best all-round desktop computers on the market

Medion P2010 D (MD 8806) all-in-one PC

This 23in all-in-one PC has a Full HD screen, yet comes in under the $700 mark

Dell XPS 8500 desktop PC

A solid, all-round home PC that's good enough for a bit of gaming

Acer Aspire U Series (7600U-UR308) touchscreen PC

Acer's Aspire U Series all-in-one machine features a 27in capacitive touchscreen and a nice overall design

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Case mods: Few may do them, but many gawk at the crazy creations coming out of enthusiasts' basements, garages, factories, and laboratories. These mad scientists of the PC world strive to find new ways to present a common computer in a unique--and often awesome--light.

Inside the Amiga 1000

In July 1985, Commodore released an impressive new multimedia PC called the Amiga.

Top 10 most insane PC case mods

From some very talented people come some awesome and some very weird PC case designs

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News about desktop pcs

IBM launches new services to help enterprises embrace Macs

IBM's year-long partnership with Apple took a new turn on Wednesday with the PC giant's announcement of new cloud services designed to help large companies incorporate Macs into their IT infrastructures.

News Aug 06
Apple misses iPhone estimates, but sales and profits excel

Apple reported an unusual misstep in the April-to-June quarter, selling fewer iPhones than analysts had been expecting, but it wasn't all bad news from Cupertino.

News Jul 22
Michael Dell: Dell will ship Windows 10 PCs on July 29

Michael Dell said Monday that Dell Inc. would begin shipping Windows 10 PCs to customers on July 29, even though Microsoft seems to be saying otherwise.

News Jul 15
PC shipments decline worldwide as market readies for Windows 10

Worldwide PC shipments in the second quarter of 2015 declined 11.8 percent compared to the same period a year ago, according to a report released by IDC on Thursday.

News Jul 10
The mystery of the iMac's granddaddy: The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh

I got not one, but two very exciting Macs this week. The first was a new main Mac, the replacement for my trusty 2008 MacBook Pro: A tricked-out 5K iMac.

News Jul 09

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Tutorials about desktop pcs

Learn to build a PC in under two minutes

Building a computer is a great way to get a custom configuration, save some money and have fun. In a how-to video, we'll show you how to build one in less than two minutes.

Tutorials Sep 25
How to build a PC

Building your own PC may seem to be difficult or a waste of time but it has many advantages.

Tutorials Sep 29
How to get more from a quad-core PC

QUESTION: My Windows 7 Home Premium computer has a quad-core processor and 4GB of RAM. I've not found any advantage to using four cores. How can I use the processor more effectively and allocate different processes to the individual cores?

Tutorials Aug 13
How to troubleshoot your home-built PC

Building a PC is a little like walking a tightrope without a net. Okay, it's not quite that dangerous, but unlike buying an off-the-shelf system, you have to be your own tech support staff.

Tutorials Jul 31
How to clean a dusty PC

If your desktop PC's case gets dirty as time goes by, grime can clog the fans that keep internal parts cool. If airflow is blocked, those parts could overheat.

Tutorials Jul 27

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Features about desktop pcs

Top tech stories of 2013: Big Brother, wearables, and the struggles of aging tech giants

Politics collided with the world of technology this year as stories about U.S. government spying stirred angst both among the country's citizens and foreign governments, and the flawed HeathCare.gov site got American health-care reform off to a rocky...

Features Dec 09
How Alienware is evolving with PC gaming

At this year’s E3, Alienware unveiled its refreshed product line-up and it came with more than minor enhancements.

Features Aug 01
The new Mac Pro: Hands on, and what you need to know

The new Mac Pro is a black cylinder dense with high technology, from powerful Intel workstation-grade processors to two shockingly fast graphics cards to an array of expansion ports. We got a brief chance to go hands-on.

Features Jun 12
Can You Do Real Work With the 30-Year-Old IBM 5150?

When IBM released its first personal computer, the 5150, 30 years ago, it was deliberately drab--black, gray, and low-key. That's because IBM intended the 5150 to be a serious machine for people doing serious work.

Features Aug 13
Microsoft Word alternatives: Wordsmiths, rejoice!

Microsoft Word is ubiquitous: It's the standard word processor in most places of business, and it often ends up installed on home PCs due to compatibility and familiarity. It isn't the only choice, however. Whether your main concern is price, complex...

Features Feb 01

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The strength of the Aruba Instant On AP11D is that the design and feature set support the modern, flexible, and mobile way of working.

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Aruba Instant On AP11D

Aruba backs the AP11D up with a two-year warranty and 24/7 phone support.

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Dynabook Portégé X30L-G

Ultimately this laptop has achieved everything I would hope for in a laptop for work, while fitting that into a form factor and weight that is remarkable.