If you're in the process of building your PC, one of the most important components to consider is which power supply unit you will choose for your new computer. While shopping, you might see the word “modular” thrown around a lot as a key feature, and it's not exactly self-explanatory. …
Read More »The WIRED Guide to Motherboard Sizes
When you first learn how to build a PC, everything can seem super complicated, but one of the most confusing things you'll come across is motherboard sizing. Depending on the type of case you've bought for your build (and what kind of hardware you want to put in your computer …
Read More »More PC Monitors Now Come With KVM Switches Built in, and I Love It
“You need a KVM switch." That's what my friend said to me three years ago after seeing a photo of my double-laptop setup. I told her how all I have to do is switch over a couple of cords at the end of my workday and I can enjoy my …
Read More »Apple Shares the Secret of Why the 40-Year-Old Mac Still Rules
On January 24, Apple’s Macintosh computer turns 40. Normally that number is an inexorable milestone of middle age. Indeed, in the last reported sales year, Macintosh sales dipped below $30 billion, more than a 25 percent drop from the previous year’s $40 billion. But unlike an aging person, Macs now …
Read More »The 5 Best Laptops for Linux (I Install It on Every Laptop I Test)
Linux will work on just about any PC. I mean that literally. Remember the Intel Pentium 4 processor? It came out in 2000, and it's still supported by Debian Linux. That said, Linux runs better on some laptops than others. It didn't used to be the case, but these days …
Read More »How to Choose the Right Laptop: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying a laptop is an exercise in confusion. Even if you know what everything means and know exactly what you want, finding it can be difficult. Heck, just navigating the manufacturers' websites to locate the model you want is frustrating. We hope this guide will help you navigate the morass …
Read More »Want a Better PC? Try Building Your Own
Ready to level up your computing knowledge? Building your own PC will help you understand how every component works and gives you the ability to customize your system for a perfect fit. While it’s certainly more complicated than experienced builders might tell you, if you plan carefully, read the manuals, …
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