In 1998, Ask Ars was an early feature of the newly launched Ars Technica. Now, as then, it’s all about your questions and our community’s answers. Each week, we’ll dig into our question bag, provide ...

The black-on-black of modern computing is generally much preferred to 80s beige and 90s gray, but what if you want to rock some crazier schemes? Check out this low-cost tutorial for achieving your ...

Whether you're building a new computer from the ground up or replacing components in your Xbox, you'll need to ground yourself to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your computer's ...

Elvis Shida is a Tech/Hardware Writer from Kenya. He has been building PCs for a decade and is keenly interested in motherboards, monitors, and gaming TVs. When not building PCs or writing about ...

This mini-series of articles describes how to build a computer’s CPU (central processing unit) out of relays. “Y” in English sounds like “guay” in Spanish (my mother tongue), a colloquial expression ...

There are various reputable brands that specialize in building and selling custom gaming PCs, including iBuyPower, Origin PC, and Maingear. Though placing an order and unboxing a finished rig that's ...