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What happened to home theater PCs?

Oh, the humble HTPC, where did you go?
When you’re choosing a new laptop or desktop computer, it’s important to understand the specs and features you’ll see listed by each model. That way, you can be sure to choose the right laptop for ...
Netflix has added podcasts to its ecosystem to battle its largest competitor, YouTube. Can Netflix discover a more effective ...
You can see clearly now, the screen tearing is gone—thanks to the ample refresh rates of these on-sale monitors from top brands like Dell and Samsung. I’m the deputy managing editor of the hardware ...
This caffeine-infused stick smooths, de-puffs and fakes 8 hours of sleep — and it's within a buck of its record lowest price. Other highlights include $250 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and $50 off the ...
Jan. 17, 2026 Engineers have created a device that generates incredibly tiny, earthquake-like vibrations on a microchip—and it could transform future electronics. Using a new kind of “phonon laser,” ...
Hackers began exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability in SmarterTools' SmarterMail email server and collaboration tool that allows resetting admin passwords. Microsoft will soon add new ...
Dig into our deep-dive product reviews and news of PC components from processors, to motherboards, graphics cards (GPUs), sound cards, and storage, along with other gadgets and peripherals that ...