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We review a lot of PCs, but sometimes we like to get our hands on some killer components and put together our own machines. In our cover story, "How to Build a Kick-Ass Gaming PC for $1,000," two of our editors take on the challenge and walk you through the process. Plus reviews, news, opinions, tips, and how-tos.

Curiosity Rover In 7th Year On Mars, Still Going Strong

It was a crazy idea on the face of it—sending a $2.5 billion robot to another planet with a complex rocket-sled contraption to get it safely to the surface.

2 mins

Magic Leap's Mixed-reality Headset Is Finally On Sale

After years of secret development and billions of dollars, you can finally buy a Magic Leap mixed-reality headset.

1 min

Android Pie Promises Smarter, Simplified Interface

Google Pie has arrived.

2 mins

Lenovo Smart Display (10-inch): Great For Google-centric Households

Google Assistant has caught up to Amazon Alexa in just about every way but one: hardware.

7 mins

Lensbaby Sol 45: Affordable Art Lens

There’s a new budget-friendly art lens from Lensbaby.

4 mins

8Bitdo DIY Mod Kit For Snes Classic Controller

Game controllers have come a long way since the 8-bit era, but there’s still something satisfying about the classic gamepads of the early ‘90s.

5 mins

Acer Swift 7 (2018): World's Thinnest Laptop

Acer’s Swift 7 ultra portable is back, and at just over a third of an inch thick, it’s holding on to its bragging rights as the world’s thinnest laptop.

8 mins

How To Build A Kick-Ass - Gaming PC For $1,000

As a hardware analyst at PCMag, I’ve had numerous opportunities to build PCs live on camera.

10+ mins

Why Satellite Internet Is The New Space Race

There’s a theory (or perhaps a cautionary tale) among astronomers called the Kessler Syndrome, named for the NASA astrophysicist who proposed it in 1978. In this scenario, an orbiting satellite or some other piece of material accidentally strikes another and breaks into pieces.

10+ mins

6 Bad Habits That Are Destroying Your PC

Nothing lasts forever—especially tech—but your computer can last quite a few years if you treat it well.

6 mins

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