Mini PCs have always been a kind of niche market, though Apple has done well with its Mac Mini. They're not a bad idea if you ...

The best desktop computers can elevate your home computing setup in a way that a compact laptop never could. When you don’t have to cram your CPU, RAM, storage, graphics card, screen and keyboard into ...

Classic towers, sleek all-in-ones, space-saving mini PCs: Today's desktops pack neater designs and more value than ever. See our recent favorites based on our deep-dive reviews, plus all the shopping ...

Microsoft will bring out new Surface PCs that adhere to its Copilot+ standard for running artificial intelligence models. These PCs and others use Arm-based Qualcomm chips to deliver longer battery ...

The budget segment is particularly vulnerable. Gartner believes that PCs in the entry-level range (under $500) may wind down and disappear altogether as early as 2028. At the same time, the ...

Amazon Cyber Monday deals are still going strong through the weekend and the sales are well underway. Retailers are offering killer discounts on everything from home-office PCs to decked-out gaming ...

AI PCs are equipped with powerful processors and AI accelerators designed to increase productivity and creativity. With our round-up of the latest news, learn how AI PCs are poised to shape the future ...

Half the fun of owning a desktop PC is admiring it. Sure, a PC doesn't need to look sleek to be a workhorse. You could purchase a stock computer, and there's nothing wrong with that, but when it comes ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...