Laptop computers have gotten pretty powerful in recent years, but desktops still have a few advantages. Want a user-replaceable CPU or GPU? With a few notable exceptions that’s not possible with ...

Just announced at CES 2026, the HP EliteBoard G1a is totally unlike any other laptop or desktop PC I have seen in decades—mainly because it’s neither. HP has employed laptop components to integrate a ...

The Steam Deck is probably the most successful handheld gaming PC to date thanks to a combination of an affordable price tag, decent hardware, and software that puts gaming front and center. But it’s ...

Choosing between a gaming laptop and a desktop PC in 2026 comes down to portability versus performance. Laptops offer ...

It’s not easy to move a desktop PC and its monitor from room to room, and even if you do, there’s usually a bunch of cords and setup to be dealt with afterwards. TV manufacturers have overcome that ...

What if you could fit the power of a high-end gaming rig into a system no bigger than a shoebox? The dream of building a compact PC that doesn’t compromise on performance has long felt out of reach ...

Valve Software plans to release a new model of its portable gaming PC the Steam Deck on Nov. 16. The new Steam Deck OLED, as the name suggests, replaces the system’s original LCD screen with a 1280 x ...

The Falcon Northwest FragBox epitomizes why you buy a boutique custom PC. I can’t find a single thing to complain about. It packs extreme power into an unbelievably small, cool, and quiet custom ...

One of the classic queries for tech buyers is, “Should I buy a laptop or a desktop?” It has been around even longer than the Android versus iPhone debate. But every now and then it’s worth checking ...

The desktop PC wasn't really something that needed Framework's repairability/upgradeability ethos to rescue it, and what it has created, while being impressively ...

A reliable desktop PC is a necessity for professionals and students alike. They’re not portable like laptops, but desktop computers provide stable performance that you can improve over time by ...