New reporting from Ars Technica lays out just how dire the situation has become, showing that prices for essential PC ...

You may need to detect and list all your hardware components. Even though you are not used to performing that kind of technical operation, there are some easy-to-use tools that will quickly do it for ...

Should you buy second-hand computer parts? Best answer: You should consider buying used PC components if you're seeking a bargain and understand that the said parts may not work as good as shiny new ...

Building a computer from scratch gives you the perfect machine for your needs, but it can be daunting the first time around. In this edition of Lifehacker Night School, we’ll be taking you through the ...

In 1998, Ask Ars was an early feature of the newly launched Ars Technica. Now, as then, it’s all about your questions and our community’s answers. Each week, we’ll dig into our question bag, provide ...

Astute consumers may notice that computers advertising similar numbers can vary significantly in price. Though price can sometimes relate to computing power, the amount of memory and the processor ...

Standardization lowers the total cost of ownership through reduced support costs and encourages collaboration and efficiency between all SCU technology support staff. By leveraging the buying power of ...

Most computer problems are easily traced to either hardware or software errors. However, it isn't always obvious why your computer won't work, and establishing where the problem lies can often be ...

A dedicated GPU has its own video memory and is installed on a separate graphics card. These provide the best visual quality and are used by graphic designers and serious gamers, but they use more ...

The Apple Watch may be beautiful on the outside, but how about on the inside? In this Cracking Open installment, we go inside the watch's case for a look at the hardware that powers Apple's new ...

Google’s monthly security update for Android this month was heavy on vulnerabilities in third-party components. The diversity of Android devices means Google has to stay on top of vulnerabilities in ...