A computer is a complex machine. While most of it works on a microscopic level, it certainly has recognizable macroscopic components that contribute to its uses. A computer can be used to do just ...

Ah, the joy of summer storms. A recent one involving a flooded basement (a torrential downpour traveled down a chipmunk burrow that led to an otherwise enclosed basement window with a broken ...

Some computers are ready for a new lease on life. Computer companies come out with new machines every year: faster, better, more powerful, more efficient, and sometimes even cheaper. But what do you ...

The second part of CNET's guide to building your own computer teaches you about the components you need to get the job done. Dan Graziano Associate Editor / How To Dan Graziano is an associate editor ...

You do the dishes. You do the laundry. If you have a lawn, you mow it – on occasion. You sometimes think about making your bed. Today, I’m here to tell you that your computer needs the same attention.

Buying PC components at a store like Best Buy or Micro Center is easy. You pick what you want and take it to the register. You'll usually have the option to purchase a warranty, or at least to take ...