…Smith , Contributor, PCWorld Matthew S. Smith is a freelance technology journalist with 15 years of experience reviewing consumer electronics. In addition to PCWorld, his work can be found on Wired, Ars Technica…
…A PCIe card is a long-term upgrade that can carry forward to future desktop builds. Who it’s for – Competitive gamers – Content creators and streamers – Desktop PC builders Who it’s…
Published by PCWorld on April 9, 2026 . Don’t fall into the trap of thinking custom gaming keyboards are all about the RGB effects and showmanship. While they do offer a ton…
…Chris Hoffman , Contributor, PCWorld Chris Hoffman is the author of The Windows Readme, a newsletter that brings Windows PC tips, tricks, and experiments to more than 10,000 email inboxes each week…
…Chris Hoffman , Contributor, PCWorld Chris Hoffman is the author of The Windows Readme, a newsletter that brings Windows PC tips, tricks, and experiments to more than 10,000 email inboxes each week…
You could try to build a gaming PC on a budget right now, but you shouldn't. Between RAM, storage, and GPU prices going absolutely wild, it's better to search for…
Published by PCWorld on April 23, 2026 . Storage shortage is a problem for many of us. Phones fill up with photos, game installs can total more than 100GB, and creative projects demand…
I love PC building because I love customization. It's one of the big reasons to build your own desktop, along with upgradeability and cost savings... though that latter point is out…
…Why you should trust PCWorld for monitor arm reviews and buying advice: It’s in our name! PCWorld has been covering PCs since 1983. That includes PC hardware of all types, including…
Hey, PC builders: Tray CPUs are cheaper for a reason