Desktop or Laptop: Which One Fits the Way You Live?
A relaxed look at the real trade-offs between a desktop tower and a laptop, so you can choose with confidence.
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Make smarter choices when you shop for or improve a computer.
How to Read a PC Spec Sheet Without Being Fooled
A plain guide to the numbers and labels in product listings, and which ones are worth your attention.
Read the guideDo You Actually Need a Dedicated Graphics Card?
Find out when built-in graphics are plenty and when a separate graphics card is genuinely worth the money.
Read the guideUpgrading an Older PC: What Is Worth Paying For
Which upgrades give an ageing computer new life, and when it is wiser to replace it.
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