PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.

PCWorld’s editors selected the best PC hardware and software of 2025/2026, highlighting standout products like the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, and Steam Deck handheld ...

Unique designs, smart engineering, and serious performance defined this year’s CES PC haul. These are our favorites across 11 categories of hardware.

Everything you do on your computer is the direct result of hardware and software working together. The hardware provides the raw power and functionality that enables the computer to work, and the ...