9 best desktop computers of 2024: tested and reviewed

There are several great options if you’re searching for the best desktop computer, but Dell’s XPS Desktop (8960) still takes the crown in 2024. It’s highly flexible, decently priced, and comes with super powerful hardware. There are desktop PCs to pick from, though. We’ve reviewed hundreds of desktop PCs from brands like Dell, Apple, Lenovo, … Read more

HP’s end-of-year sale gets you a gaming PC for under $500

HP You don’t need to spend a fortune on gaming PC deals in order to get a decent machine, especially since there are offers like HP’s $300 discount for the HP Victus 15L. From $780, the gaming desktop is down to a very affordable $480, but only if you’re able to take advantage of the … Read more

Get this Lenovo all-in-one PC while it’s discounted to $549

Lenovo If you’re planning to purchase from desktop computer deals, here’s an offer that you wouldn’t want to miss — the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a all-in-one PC for an affordable $549, following a $1,190 discount from Lenovo on its original price of $1,739. The 68% discount isn’t going to last forever though, so you’re going to … Read more

Apple Mac Studio vs. Windows desktops: not a simple choice

While Windows desktops offer fantastic alternatives to the Mac mini and Mac Pro, the Mac Studio continues to sit in its own unique sphere. Part compact PC and part powerhouse, it’s the kind of device that’s only possible thanks to the massive success of Apple Silicon. When it comes down to it, that means nothing … Read more

After decades of Windows loyalty, I’m switching to Mac

I’ve been using Windows since Version 1.0, bridging the great divide between command-line computing and the graphical user interface. I never gave the Mac a try because it didn’t support my business environment, and in the beginning, I enjoyed cobbling together components and squeezing out every ounce of performance. I was also a bit of … Read more

Best gaming PCs for 2023: Dell, Origin, Lenovo, and more

If you’re looking for one of the best gaming PCs, you’re spoiled with options. We review dozens of gaming desktops each year from brands like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Alienware, and we’ve rounded up the only gaming PCs you should consider this year. Our top pick is still the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i due to … Read more

Intel 14th-gen Meteor Lake: architecture, specs, performance

Intel’s 14th-gen Meteor Lake processors are here, and they’re ready to compete against some of the best processors for laptops. While they don’t currently — and may never — have desktop counterparts, Meteor Lake chips bring improved graphics performance, AI capabilities, and high core counts to thin and light laptops. What’s new in Meteor Lake, … Read more

How to control your computer from your phone

There are plenty of reasons to have a remote control for your computer. Maybe you need a way to access your files from outside your home, or you use a “headless” system without a monitor. Or maybe you just don’t want to get up to turn on your HTPC and would rather your phone did all … Read more