<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Desktop-computers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:53:35 +0000 en <![CDATA[ RIP cheese grater: Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro but I wouldn't buy a Mac Studio yet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/rip-cheese-grater-apple-has-officially-discontinued-the-mac-pro-but-i-wouldnt-buy-a-mac-studio-yet aEmVMFCovoUBwdpgzoquyW Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:53:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my favorite pocketable mini PC an instant upgrade with this docking station — and now it’s a full-fledged gaming rig ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-gave-my-favorite-pocketable-mini-pc-an-instant-upgrade-with-this-docking-station-and-now-its-a-full-fledged-gaming-rig D8QwWurZg5HGEEboJBcSNk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the iBuyPower RDY Element 9 Pro R07, and it’s the sweet spot pre-built for PC gaming enthusiasts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/ibuypower-rdy-element-9-pro-r07-review yeNZ2NNUQcu4BWmnzbPgVS Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ MacBook Neo vs Mac mini M4: Which $599 Mac should you get? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbook-neo-vs-mac-mini-m4 Kbuy8KkJExzUNis8oNyp7A Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple just discontinued 15 products including one that's only six months old ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-just-discontinued-15-products-including-one-thats-only-six-months-old NpqTgktpC7jEPQzpadfQPd Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:25:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Mac mini M4: If I could only have one mini PC, this pocketable powerhouse is the one I’d get ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/khadas-mind-2s-review AsticXhp84TjEizvjenpVR Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 11 new Apple products tipped for 2026 — iPhone 17e, cheap MacBook, iOS 26.4 with new Siri and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/11-new-apple-products-tipped-for-2026-iphone-17e-cheap-macbook-ios-26-4-with-new-siri-and-more uz3etoGwaRR3WbAzBxqVLo Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:29:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested a mini PC as quiet as the Mac mini but as expandable as a desktop — and it’s this close to greatness ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/minix-elite-eu715-ai-review mMq8648mYSPsDvY2tkMVyV Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hated the Mac mini M4’s power button until I accidentally proved Apple was right ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-hated-the-mac-mini-m4s-power-button-until-i-accidentally-proved-apple-was-right DdMWuTiPbLb27USWhnhmfB Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:24:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'This is going to be a challenging year': Framework just raised the price of its desktops by up to $460 due to RAM crisis, and it will go higher ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/this-is-going-to-be-a-challenging-year-framework-just-raised-the-price-of-its-desktops-by-up-to-usd460-due-to-ram-crisis-and-it-will-go-higher 4cWcVcTmeX6wBt84toiaJX Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:30:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve always wanted a keyboard with a computer inside and HP finally made one I’d want to use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/ive-always-wanted-a-keyboard-with-a-computer-inside-and-hp-finally-made-one-id-want-to-use DbW4tmezSy3xSL8cTEJzH6 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just went hands-on with Lenovo’s new mini PC, and the Yoga Mini i could be the perfect companion for your desk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-just-went-hands-on-with-lenovos-new-mini-pc-and-the-yoga-mini-i-could-be-the-perfect-companion-for-your-desk whwCY3E6nMtjPfCQmoCECQ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:49:12 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:51:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I paired a pocketable mini PC with a pair of AR glasses — and even I was surprised when it became my go-to travel setup ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/i-paired-a-pocketable-mini-pc-with-a-pair-of-ar-glasses-and-even-i-was-surprised-when-it-became-my-go-to-travel-setup i3dhp9tfvbP38xapq6JeLY Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:15:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:45:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Skip the RGB Tax: boring is better value for money if you want a gaming PC ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/skip-the-rgb-tax-boring-is-better-value-for-money-if-you-want-a-gaming-pc yLA3pS5Jt2JX6xpFVeWy74 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple is reportedly developing a 24-inch OLED iMac — what we know so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/apple-is-reportedly-developing-a-24-inch-oled-imac-what-we-know-so-far ubTAWmaaw7WMrgvoEX3ZdZ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:39:22 +0000 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:40:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple is reportedly developing an iMac Pro powered by an M5 Max chip ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/apple-is-reportedly-developing-an-imac-pro-powered-by-an-m5-max-chip JjoKaxbJoaBgKQKFyUrgzU Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:23:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve tested a lot of mini PCs, but I’ve finally found one with all the ports and power I need ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-review ujbLp2stQpPCKfYjxLjruh Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ It is now cheaper to buy a pre-built gaming PC than building one yourself — this RAM price crisis is only going to get worse from here ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/it-is-now-cheaper-to-buy-a-pre-built-gaming-pc-than-building-one-yourself-this-ram-price-crisis-is-only-going-to-get-worse-from-here vAMmMcV8A9J4L5nUwyrokJ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:38:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ A major RAM price rise will impact laptops, PCs and GPUs in 2026 — Black Friday is your only chance to survive the surge ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/a-major-memory-price-surge-is-coming-for-laptops-pcs-gpus-and-ram-in-2026-black-friday-is-your-only-chance-to-survive-the-surge a23u47hVMx44iDnnEFiuqR Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:34:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried my first Copilot+ mini PC and it made using AI for work feel natural and not just a gimmick ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/msi-cubi-nuc-ai-plus-2mg-review 59PawhWn6UBfiyvmXz8o8k Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:36:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 review: Windows fans, this is your iMac M4 killer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/lenovo-yoga-aio-27-review iA6fZLj2t5hTPq57Q5bbQL Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:31:00 +0000 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:49:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell's new gaming PC is a wolf in corporate sheep's clothing — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-review sz9VfTxsdjTwC9ozQJRH3T Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This prebuilt RTX 5070 PC showed me 4K gaming performance for less — and I'm surprised as you are ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/this-prebuilt-rtx-5070-pc-showed-me-4k-gaming-performance-for-less-and-im-surprised-as-you-are e2sSLnQKms3azoSxUmewPg Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:44:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this sleek mini PC for a month and I can’t believe how much power they packed into its tiny case ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-it15-review et3NzY5Ah77zHG6JrwjcPn Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I challenged the compact Geekom Mini IT12 with heavy-duty workloads across four monitors — and it never faltered ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/geekom-mini-it12-2025-review wfzi8gS7LXCNDzDJbvqw38 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:29:36 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a week with this AI-powered mini PC and the buttons on the front earned it a permanent spot on my desk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-tried-this-ai-powered-mini-pc-for-a-week-and-this-unique-feature-earned-it-a-permanent-spot-on-my-desk SPKfak2coF8uMRkxEdDh3A Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:03:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:09:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mac Mini with M5 and M5 Pro just tipped to launch this year — here's what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/mac-mini-with-m5-and-m5-pro-just-tipped-to-launch-this-year-heres-what-we-know TvtqTKFBoPBMvqiRE3nSdL Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:13:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took the Framework Desktop out to my living room — and I can’t believe I’m actually gaming in 4K on an iGPU ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/forget-consoles-i-spent-a-week-with-this-mini-pc-in-my-living-room-and-i-cant-believe-how-well-it-performs aoFT2EqaNxxAfaiW5X522T Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0000 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:01:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 questions to ask yourself when buying a PC, from someone who reviews them for a living ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/5-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-buying-a-pc-from-someone-who-reviews-them-for-a-living 5FtViRMcjybJzgcBM2cxmk Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:07:27 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:09:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP made a gaming PC for people who don't want to look like they own a gaming PC — meet the Omen 35L Stealth Edition ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/hp-made-a-gaming-pc-for-people-who-dont-want-to-look-like-they-own-a-gaming-pc-meet-the-omen-35l-stealth-edition Uzzh2zPyJCLxm5yQoSmJu9 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This gaming PC feels like an Xbox 360 with an RTX 5090 inside - here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/maingear-mg-1-ultimate-review tucEhaLkvQNAvMDDA2kjM3 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:08:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Framework Desktop — and it made me rethink everything I knew about mini PCs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/framework-desktop-review sCLygiaZJXWBvuJZDEV6cG Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:00:20 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a month using this budget mini PC as my daily driver — and it performs even better than it looks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/geekom-a5-review Yr9hCueGuVcXTkXgBMDkgT Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Acer Predator Orion 7000 with an RTX 5080 turned me into a die-hard PC gamer — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/this-acer-predator-orion-7000-with-an-rtx-5080-turned-me-into-a-die-hard-pc-gamer-heres-why M8KFWyRW3AKF2quEopxLaf Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $300 Windows PC gives the Mac mini a run for its money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/this-usd300-windows-pc-gives-the-mac-mini-a-run-for-its-money 42Zt3gufQgKZobRvLHEtPe Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple's infamous trash can Mac is now classified as 'vintage' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/apples-infamous-trash-can-mac-is-now-classified-as-vintage VRPvCV9TWm78LmqWpdfMf Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:58:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love the Mac mini M4 but I wouldn’t buy it without these accessories — and they’re still on sale for Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/i-love-the-mac-mini-m4-but-i-wouldnt-buy-it-without-these-accessories-and-theyre-both-on-sale-for-prime-day Gzzmbq4r8MFdWN96wPjuXb Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple reveals critical Mac mini power flaw — here's how to get your free repair ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/is-your-mac-mini-dead-apple-confirms-power-issue-affecting-some-models-offers-free-fix 3BincahyhhaBYS2QoJLwNY Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:01:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:57:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ This RTX 5090 Corsair gaming PC has redefined gaming for me - here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/corsair-vengeance-i8300-review LmkqZDs756BGVk8MDP2YJ5 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn’t expect this mini PC that looks like a PS5 to be this powerful or customizable — and now I can’t wait to try it out ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/i-didnt-expect-this-mini-pc-that-looks-like-a-ps5-to-be-this-powerful-or-customizable-and-now-i-cant-wait-to-try-it-out mCBq6piF4boNMyQkhWgSP3 Mon, 26 May 2025 04:45:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I watched this beast of a gaming PC turn into an AI power house — but the dashboard-like second screen is its coolest feature ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/i-watched-this-beast-of-a-gaming-pc-turn-into-an-ai-power-house-but-the-dashboard-like-second-screen-is-its-coolest-feature DXCCeikFunN69G77XJREFD Thu, 22 May 2025 00:26:11 +0000 Thu, 22 May 2025 00:36:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meet the weirdest gaming PC I’ve ever seen — desktop GPU with a laptop CPU!? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/meet-the-weirdest-gaming-pc-ive-ever-seen-desktop-gpu-with-a-laptop-cpu 6dieeDVXQx2ZjBBFLwAjgX Mon, 19 May 2025 11:54:15 +0000 Mon, 19 May 2025 11:57:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I replaced my desktop tower with the AceMagic F3a mini PC for 7 days — here are my pros and cons ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/acemagic-f3a-mini-pc-review 6vcYz2nSmc5AFJpqQc4Gnn Wed, 14 May 2025 10:21:53 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this productivity-focused mini PC and it’s a fantastic desktop replacement — especially if you want to mount it behind your monitor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/msi-cubi-nuc-1m-review 88VceqKe4uJCLVyPBHRFcC Sat, 10 May 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:29:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested an RTX 50 series gaming PC for everything but gaming — for content creation, it blew me away ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/i-tested-an-rtx-50-series-gaming-pc-for-everything-but-gaming-for-content-creation-it-blew-me-away QXxQFacUpHTU6fD83jsSnf Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the Alienware Area-51 — this RTX 5090 beast is so powerful it feels alive ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/alienware-area-51-review pS9E3D46mgqAEEBXD5ZAF5 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:26:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses — here’s what happened ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/i-ditched-my-laptop-for-a-pocketable-mini-pc-and-a-pair-of-ar-glasses-heres-what-happened X9dpnXp5M4v9MZotSkGWCc Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:10 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ RTX 5060 breaks cover in Acer gaming PC — is Nvidia’s next GPU launch imminent? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/rtx-5060-breaks-cover-in-acer-gaming-pc-is-nvidias-next-gpu-launch-imminent 2jhiBt7qLuWqQsYEPe5thJ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:12:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: More powerful than ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-review RFQLk6RTjgm9BG4zpK998b Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:01:33 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP OmniStudio X 32 review: This AI-focused all-in-one PC is a workhorse ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/hp-omnistudio-x-32-review-this-ai-focused-all-in-one-pc-is-a-workhorse Zj8mcyaaFPmCZ3b9MYfCsE Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:30:08 +0000 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:09:31 +0000