Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools.

The landmark personal computer, introduced by IBM 30 years ago Friday, launched the PC revolution, changing the way people work, communicate, and play. Jay Greene, a CNET senior writer, works from ...

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Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

The ASROCK AI BOX-A395 is a compact desktop computer with an aluminum chassis that measures 232 x 200 x 100mm (9.13″ x 7.87″ x 3.94″) and an optional handle that makes it easy to move. But ASRock is ...

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, ...

The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC.

Remember when ChatGPT was just an AI chatbox that sat on your desktop? That was, like, so December. Fast forward to now–three whole months later!–and the idea of a desktop app that keeps an AI ...

Learning how to clean your computer is important, and it could help prevent your gaming PC gathering dust and keep things speedy. Choosing the right PC case and making sure to manage cables within ...

When you buy a new computer, you need to transfer important existing files from your old computer to the new device. At this point, you probably Googled something along the lines of, “How do I ...