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 upgrading with newer components. Some desktop PCs can go over ...

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・8 ports in compact body ・3x 100W PD 3.0 ports ・Stand included Cons ・Won’t fast-charge 16-inch MacBook Pro: no 140W PD 3.1 port ・200W max output may limit Our Verdict You won’t find a desktop charger with this number of USB ports and certainly none that we’d trust at a price this competitive.

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 back in to see if the state of play has changed.

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 a single gadget, it’s possible to get much better ...

The original Framework Laptop’s sales pitch was that it wanted to bring some of the modularity and repairability of the desktop PC ecosystem to a functional, thin, and light laptop. For nearly half a decade, the company has made good on that promise with ...

Not all Linux desktop environments are created equal. Some desktops are better suited for skilled Linux users. There are some desktops that make new users feel right at home. One aspect of Linux that has always been a strength is choice. As a user, you ...

Framework builds modular, repairable laptops that anyone can take apart and put back together again. It’s a big deal in an era where laptops are regularly sold as a single unit that, should one part break, goes in the trash. Since every part of a ...

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Framework has built a name for itself by taking the locked down world of laptops and making ...

There's a Linux desktop environment for everyone. Windows users will feel right at home with several DEs. All of these desktop environments are free. Have you found yourself itching to walk away from Windows and make your way to a more reliable, secure ...

Remote work became the norm in 2020, and in 2021, it’s likely to continue for many. That can make accessing important work documents and software difficult. Fortunately, there’s a way around that potential problem: Remote desktop software. Beyond COVID ...

Many enterprises have moved to a hybrid or remote work model, signaling a need for IT teams to use remote desktop software to access workforce devices at any time. Getty Images/iStockphoto With the overwhelming move to remote and hybrid work models ...