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Best Gaming PCs of 2025
By Andrew E. Freedman last updated
We test the best gaming PCs with our typical gauntlet of real-world and synthetic benchmarks to measure overall prebuilt system performance.

Alienware Area-51 review: large and in charge
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The Alienware Area-51 is a massive tower that has finally returned to standardized parts, but performance increases aren't huge over the last generation of desktops.

DUG Nomad is a mobile, immersion-cooled data center cube for edge AI
By Ash Hill published
The DUG Nomad is an immersion-cooled data center is capable of handling a handful of rugged environments so you can take edge AI computing on the go.

PC manufacturers race ahead of tariffs with rush shipments, Q1 market share booms as a result
By Ash Hill published
Data from Canalys and International Data Corporation (IDC) suggest 2025 Q1 PC shipment increases are likely due to manufacturers striving to avoid initial tariff impacts.

PC prices up at least 20%: Trump Tariffs may hurt U.S. system integrators most
By Avram Piltch published
Boutique PC builders like Maingear and Falcon Northwest bear the brunt of the costs.

Dell's $35 AlienFX cable kit makes Alienware Area-51 desktop compatible with third-party motherboards
By Aaron Klotz published
Dell has provided its Area-51 flagship gaming PC with an optional cable conversion kit that enables support for third party motherboards.

The tiny-but-mighty Geekom A8 mini PC can tackle big workloads – and it’s up to 22% off right now
By Tom's Staff published
Preferred Partner A tidy price drop makes the Geekom A8 Mini PC an easy pick for anyone after serious performance in a compact package.

How to Enter the BIOS on Any PC: Access Keys by Manufacturer
By Avram Piltch last updated
When you need to get into your computer's firmware setup, you can use one of these hotkeys or reboot to the BIOS through your operating system.
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