How We Test Computers ...

There are two ways to measure the performance of PC components: synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark or PCMark, and real-world benchmarks that test performance in games and various software using ...

How we test laptops at ZDNET in 2026 ...

TL;DR: AMD's Ryzen 9000HX "Fire Range" laptop CPUs, featuring Zen 5 cores, have been benchmarked in ASUS's ROG Strix G16. These processors, compatible with existing sockets, will debut at CES 2025 ...

You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does the same thing at no cost.

Curious about the brain of your computer? The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is crucial as it defines your computer’s capabilities and how efficiently it can run software applications. Here’s how you ...