How to build a $1,000 gaming PC in 2026: Don't

PC gaming has never quite been affordable, but you could always save money—and get a surprising amount of value and power—if ...

3 survival tips for ‘budget’ PC building in brutal times

PCWorld addresses the challenging reality that building a decent gaming PC now costs around $1,250, significantly up from the ...

Summoning the spirit of the BBC Micro with a Pi 500+ and a can of spray paint

Rhapsody in beige An enterprising engineer has evoked the spirit of Acorn's BBC Micro with a custom paintjob for a Raspberry Pi 500+ computer-in-a-keyboard and a natty set of replacement keycaps.… You ...

The “micro” build: why your next PC should fit in a shoebox

For decades, PC gaming meant owning a monolith: a massive, flashing tower that dominated your floor space. But in 2026, the era of the giant box is over. Components have become efficient enough that ...

Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway ...

Awesome DIY Raspberry Pi 5 Offline AI Companion Inspired by BMO from Adventure Time

Build a local AI assistant and companion using a Raspberry Pi 5 mini PC. Install Ollama, Whisper, and Piper, so you get fast local voice chat. BMO ...