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The best gaming PCs starting at $800

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If you need to toggle between programs or have a full-range view for gaming, the best large monitors can make your life easier with fast refresh rates, exceptional resolution, and more.

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The best cheap gaming PCs: Affordable rigs starting at $390

Top brands like HP, MSI, and Lenovo have the best cheap gaming PCs packed with powerful components. Stay on budget and take on the hottest indie and triple-A titles.

April 25, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Gaming Devices

The best streaming mics for starting a podcast or Twitch channel

ZDNET compared streaming mics by price, connectivity, audio quality, and more. The Blue Yeti is the best one for its live mic monitoring, USB connectivity, and plug-and-play compatibility with Windows, Mac, and ChromeOS devices.

April 25, 2023 by Sherin Shibu in Streaming Devices

Don't waste money on the wrong gaming PC parts. Follow this build instead

Want to build your dream gaming PC? Follow this guide so you don't end up wasting money on things that aren't going to make a difference.

April 25, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in PCs

The best computers: Comparing laptops, Macs, PCs and more

We know there's a huge selection of computers to choose from, so we compared Apple, Dell, Microsoft, Acer, and more to pick the best computers you can buy now.

April 24, 2023 by Allison Murray in PCs