This year Dell is rebranding its laptop and desktop computers with a new set of names that the company claims will be easier to understand. But I spent a long time looking at the company’s press ...

The XPS Desktop looks nothing like a gaming tower, despite our review unit being configured like one, and that’s part of its allure. Dell offers Platinum Silver (as seen on our review unit) or a dark ...

The Dell Studio Desktop ($1,079 direct, $1,369 with a 20-inch widescreen monitor), aka Studio 540, is the quintessential middle child: It's positioned as Dell's mainstream multimedia PC, wedged right ...

What it is Designed as a straightforward home desktop, the Dell Tower Plus Desktop combines a 10-core Intel Core Ultra 5 225 ...

Budget desktops are made to be simple and affordable, and the Dell Inspiron Small Desktop (starts at $379.99; $499.99 as tested) checks both boxes. As its name implies, it's also notably more compact ...

The Dell XPS Desktop (8960) may not be as customizable as previous generations of XPS, but it's still ultra-high-performance and great for demanding users. The Dell XPS Desktop has long been an ...

Rich was the editorial lead for CNET's Home and Wellness sections, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Before moving to Louisville in 2013, Rich ran CNET's desktop computer review section for 10 years in ...

It's not the fastest PC, but the Dell XPS 600 is as fully featured a computer as we've seen. With a new chipset (non-Intel, no less), it even breaks new ground. We still wish Dell would adopt the ...

A decent desktop PC can make those daily computing tasks a breeze. No more drumming your fingers impatiently on the desk while you wait for your computer to sort itself out. Make the wrong purchase ...

From Mini-ITX to palm-sized desktops to the Intel Compute Stick, the PC is undergoing a design renaissance. Sluggish economic growth and tough competition from mobile devices were the two biggest ...

With the rise of smartphones and laptops, connecting to the internet through WiFi has become an important part of our everyday lives. Gone are the days of needing to connect your computer directly to ...

Choosing between a gaming laptop and a desktop PC in 2026 comes down to portability versus performance. Laptops offer powerful, travel-friendly gaming, while desktops deliver superior power, upgrades, ...