When we refer to the size of a computer or component, we might be talking about its capacity, speed or connectors. Or we could be talking about its dimensions—how much physical space it occupies on ...

In the 12 years since the ATX form factor was first launched, computers have gotten a lot smaller. But the ever-popular ATX remains the same size, and it stands atop the DIY market while a ...

Diminutive computers have always been of particular interest to me. Just how much processing power, storage capacity, and the like can be cost-effectively squeezed into a tiny form factor while still ...

Power-electronics design involves a multiplicity of tradeoffs that can be guided by criteria that are useful in assessing how close a design is to optimum. This article surveys some common guiding ...

The big picture: While many in the gadget business love to talk about the technical advancements hidden inside their devices, truth is, nothing makes the same degree of impact as an obvious change in ...

The Dell Optiplex 3040 Small Form Factor looks utilitarian, but it's a powerful business tool with a sixth-generation Intel Core i5 processor under the hood. The system can be locked down using a ...