PC and server markets have faced challenges in 2023, but channel inventories are finally where they need to be and 2024 should see a return to growth. An over-aged installed PC base in markets were ...

LAN-based game servers are also a popular alternative offering for conventional arcades, and an entire business is springing up around the "PC room" and "LAN arena" concepts. Multiplayer game boxes ...

Old laptops or PCs lying around may seem like a waste of space and a catch basin for dust, but they may still have a purpose to turn it into a powerful Windows server that could work wonders for users ...

There's no reason why a Plex server has to be the usual unassuming box in the corner of the lounge. Chris Marsh wanted his one to wow people on their way through the front door, and it has an ...

QNAP has announced the availability of its new NetBak PC Agent, a license-free full system backup solution for Windows. Imagine you’re working on your Windows PC or managing a server, and suddenly, ...

Mini PC manufacturer Simply NUC is preparing to launch a new series of its fanless mini PCs. The extremeEDGE mini PC servers are powered by the 2000- and 3000-series AMD Phoenix-U and Hawk Point-U ...

I am currently building a PC to use, at least in part, as a server—but there are downsides to my chosen path compared to a dedicated NAS. If you find yourself debating which route to go, here are the ...

Home servers run quietly in the background, yet they carry a surprising amount of responsibility for media streaming, file serving, automation, backups, and self-hosting. The hardware you choose ...