The question of prebuilt versus custom PC is one that’s faced by nearly every PC owner at some point, be they enthusiast gamers or casual users. After all, getting a prebuilt desktop is a lot easier, ...

In this guide, we'll show you how to use vinyl to customize your PC case. If you want to give your case a makeover with a new color scheme, and maybe some fancy effects and patterns, using vinyl is ...

PCPartPicker—like rival sites Pangoly and Logical Increments—is a comparison shopping website that can help save you time and money as you wade into the world of PC building. In undergrad, I was the ...

Learn how to set any song as an iPhone ringtone for free using GarageBand. No computer needed! Follow this easy step-by-step ...

Regular computer usage results in stored cache files that can become corrupted and outdated, leading to operational quirks and slower boot times. Clearing this cache and other temporary files can ...

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Ever wondered how to clean a laptop screen? Like any object, laptops get dirty too, with a build-up of dust and debris due to extended use. But cleaning a laptop can be a tricky task; you need to be ...

Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.

Adding more memory or storage, or swapping in a new battery or wireless card, can help squeeze a few more years out of that aging laptop. Here's how to figure out what you can upgrade, and how to do ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Right out of the box, you’ll notice that Apple’s macOS is ...

I was a college senior as the pandemic closed the world down in 2020, but by then I already knew I would be spending a lot of time at a desk, probably at home. The future of office-based work looked ...

In 1936, the British mathematician Alan Turing came up with an idea for a universal computer. It was a simple device: an infinite strip of tape covered in zeros and ones, together with a machine that ...