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6 underrated utilities I install on every new PC
When you finish your PC build and manage to successfully boot it, you're still not quite ready to get to your tasks. There's a matter of installing the software that you'll need, and you probably ...
Step-by-step assembly of a custom DIY gaming PC, showcasing essential components and process for building a personalized, high-performance computer from scratch. Pixabay, Lixxe Building a computer ...
What if you could experience breathtaking 4K gaming without spending thousands of dollars? For many, the idea of building a high-performance gaming PC on a tight budget seems impossible—a dream ...
If you’re looking to build a budget gaming PC, you might be interested in this $250 build by ETA Prime, which runs a Steam Deck OS-style operating system. Creating a gaming PC that mirrors the Steam ...
There are many reasons you might want to build yourself a small form factor (SFF) PC. I built one because I wanted a home entertainment center of sorts — those PCs are often referred to as HTPC, for ...
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5 types of PC programs I refuse to install on a new build
We're on the heels of 2026, and I can confidently say that you don't really need a third-party antivirus program on your PC.
I've been showcasing some truly incredible PC builds over the last few months, but my favorite are the builds that try something a little different. This absolutely stunning gaming PC build does just ...
Rahim is a Senior Tech/Commerce Writer at Valnet and builds PCs & networking solutions on demand. Whether It's your GPU, CPU, Display, or just an SSD upgrade, expect him to have a well-researched ...
One of my earliest memories is playing the original Sonic the Hedgehog game from the 1990s, and I still have a lot of love for the franchise. That's why this Sonic gaming PC build is an absolute ...
Sometimes I go longer than I intend without writing an updated version of our PC building guide. And while I could just claim to be too busy to spend hours on Newegg or Amazon or other sites digging ...
The smaller the PC, the bigger the problems. That's what I've long believed in my many years of building relatively functional computers. You have to consider tolerances, sizes, form factors, and ...
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