Look at the machine you're using. In most instances, it's a few years old. What does it really cost you to buy a new machine, or better yet, build a new machine with the latest components? By that, ...

Building your own PC isn't as popular as it once was. As laptops, tablets and 2-in-1s have become more popular, we've grown accustomed to using slim and portable computing devices at home, at the ...

Have you ever stopped to wonder, 'how do computers work?' Think about it for a moment. Computers are just another electrical device, like a light bulb, made of inert bits of metal and silicon. Yet, ...

Computing has changed a lot in the last decade. For many, smartphones have become the go-to method of playing games, staying in touch with friends, and browsing the Web for answers to ...

Building a gaming computer may sound daunting — like a hobby reserved for those who know a lot about computers and are tech-savvy. But the truth is, with a bit of time, patience and willingness to ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. If you’re looking for a Christmas present for any tech-minded person aged between eight and 80, I can’t ...

Building computers used to be common - this IBM PC was easier to upgrade than many modern models Credit: Photo: IBM I would love to build a computer and I understand the basics, but lack the in-depth ...

Do you have free will? Can you make your own decisions? Or are you more like an automaton, just moving as required by your constituent parts? Probably, like most people, you feel you have something ...

I've been a tech journalist for almost 25 years and started Pocket-lint in 2003. Over the years I've questioned or interviewed leading tech industry figures from Steve Jobs, Steve Ballmer, Mark ...