Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? Here's how to transform an old PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, and more.

Person installing a graphics card inside a desktop PC case - Dikushin Dmitry/Shutterstock Building your own PC used to be the best alternative to buying a prebuilt one. Instead of settling for ...

Imagine playing your favorite AAA games in stunning 1440p resolution on a sleek, compact gaming rig that doesn’t dominate your desk, or your wallet. Building a small form factor (SFF) gaming PC on a ...

The retro gaming movement is thriving in 2026, and I put together an affordable PC build for classic games and emulation.

Building your own PC used to be the best alternative to buying a prebuilt one. Instead of settling for whatever a manufacturer chose to bundle together, you could hand-pick every single component. If ...