Ever thought that you wanted to set up your own cloud, complete with a desktop environment? The issue is that many operating systems designed for server use aren't specifically intended for use as a ...

Framework’s main claim to fame is its commitment to modular, upgradeable, repairable laptops. The jury’s still out on early 2024’s Framework Laptop 16 and mid-2025’s Framework Laptop 12, neither of ...

This may come as a surprise: Though I work at PCWorld, I don’t build computers. Well, I can. I have. But it’s one thing to buy a few thousand dollars’ worth of parts and then build a desktop on a ...

The PC builders we surveyed recognize that the DIY route is not for everyone, giving their self-built desktop PCs only middling scores as to whether they'd recommend their machines to a friend. Of ...

What if your next desktop PC wasn’t a bulky tower or an off-the-shelf laptop, but a palm-sized powerhouse you built yourself? The Raspberry Pi 5, already celebrated for its versatility, is now ...