Articles Index
Tablet PC Software Guide
An article that takes a look at how the software on tablet PCs play a critical role in their experience and how consumers should evaluate which tablet may best suit them.
Graduation Computers
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide with advice for those looking to purchase a desktop or laptop computer system for a graduating student.
Death of the Computer Optical Drive
An editorial from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that details the many ways in which the optical storage format is no longer relevant in modern computers.
Laptop Display And Graphics Guide
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at laptop graphics and displays to assist in the selection of a laptop computer system.
Tablet PC Display Guide
An article from the PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at how the display or screen of a tablet PC can make a huge impact on the experience and what to look for when consider buying a tablet PC.
DIY: Budget Gaming PC Guide
A suggested list of parts to build your own budget desktop gaming PC computer from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
DIY: Budget PC Guide
A suggested list of parts to build your own budget desktop PC computer for under $500 from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Desktop Video Card Buyer's Guide
An article that looks at the specifications of video graphics inside desktop personal computers to make an informed purchasing decision.
Guide To Laptop Size And Weight
An article that takes a look at the size and weight of laptop computers and what the basic dimensions are of the various classifications of laptops.
Computer Recycling
An article discussing the options consumers have for disposing of old computer components and electronics from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Tablet PC Size And Weight Guide
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that takes a look at how size and weight play an important role in deciding to buy a tablet PC.
Desktop Hard Drive Buyer's Guide
An article that examines the specifications for desktop PC hard drives to better understand the differences in hard drives for making an informed computer purchase.
Readers Choice Awards 2012 - Computers
Find out what About.com Readers think about the best computers, laptops and tablets were for the past year.
Laptop Drive Buyer's Guide
An article that looks at the various hard drives, CD, DVD and Blu-ray drives found in laptop PCs to help make an informed purchasing decision.
Desktop CD, DVD and Blu-ray Buyer's Guide
An article that looks at the specifications of CD, DVD and Blu-ray based drives in desktop PCs to better understand them before buying a new computer.
Guide To Tablet PC Networking Features
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that takes a look at the various wireless networking features available on tablet PCs to help determine the best form of tablet PC to match your needs.
Laptop Networking Buyer's Guide
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at the different aspects of networking available in laptop computers to assist users when buying their next laptop PC.
Desktop Memory Buyer's Guide
An article that takes a look at the specifications for memory in desktop computer systems to help make an informed purchasing decision.
Laptop Memory Buyer's Guide
An article that looks at the memory specifications for laptop computers to give an informed decision on purchasing the right amount of memory for their computing tasks.
Windows 8 Tablet Conundrum
A look at potential problems that Microsoft might be creating in its effort to bring out a unified Windows 8 operating system for tablets.
What is a Solid State Drives (SSD)?
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide looking at the new solid state drive technology and how it will impact computers over the traditional hard drive.
Tablet PC Processor Guide
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at the various processor that can be found within Tablet PCs.
Desktop Processor Buyer's Guide
An article that takes a look at the various desktop PC processors on the market and breaks them down into four categories for a better understanding when purchasing a new desktop PC.
What is NFC?
A look at a new type of shrot range data transmission being introduced to mobile computers from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
What Is An Ultrabook
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that takes a closer look at what it takes for a laptop to be deemed an Ultrabook.