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Best Computer Monitors 2023

By Christian Eberle last updated 9 February 23

We break down the best computer monitors for upgrading your setup in 2023.

Best Budget 4K Monitors 2023

By Brandon Hill, Christian Eberle last updated 9 February 23

We tested a room full of screens to find the best budget 4K monitors, including 32-inch, curved and gaming options.

Best Webcams 2023

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 8 February 23

We've tested webcams for remote work, streaming, and selfies. Here are the best webcams for every situation.

Best Flash Drives: Fast, Roomy USB Storage in Your Pocket

By Matt Safford last updated 8 February 23

The best flash drives are a lot more spacious and speedy than they used to be.

Best PC Gaming Headsets 2023: Budget, Wired and Wireless

By Matt Safford, Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 7 February 23

From budget to wireless, we've tested the best gaming headsets, and these are our picks for 2023.

Best SSD and Hard Drive Enclosures

By Avram Piltch last updated 24 January 23

You can take any M.2 or SATA storage drive, put it in an enclosure and connect to a computer via USB. We tested more than a dozen enclosures to help you find the best one.

Best Password Managers 2023: Free and Paid

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 12 January 23

The best free, paid, and family plans for keeping passwords safe and secure.

Best Gaming Microphones 2023

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 10 January 23

Whether you're chatting with teammates or streaming on Twitch, these are the best gaming microphones to buy in 2023.

Best VR Headsets for 2023

By Brandon Hill last updated 5 January 23

We detail the best VR headsets for gaming and PC tasks available in 2023.

Best External SSDs and Hard Drives of 2023

By Matt Safford, Sean Webster last updated 2 January 23

We've tested dozens of external hard drives and SSDs to pick out those that offer the best balance of performance, features and price.

Best Filaments for 3D Printing

By Denise Bertacchi last updated 21 December 22

We’ve tested scores of filaments to help you find the right material. So much plastic, so little time.

Best Power Supplies 2023

By Aris Mpitziopoulos published 17 December 22

Here are the best power supplies for gaming PCs. These PSUs offer the best reliability, performance and protection for your PC components.

Best USB Hubs: Powered, Portable and Type-C

By Avram Piltch published 23 November 22

Whether it's a tiny portable hub or a desktop unit with extra power, you need a USB hub to make the most of your computer. We've tested over a dozen models to find the best.

Best CPUs for Workstations 2022

By Paul Alcorn published 23 November 22

We've picked the best CPUs for work, sorted by price range and needs, based on our extensive testing.

Best College Laptops: Tested Picks for Research, Writing, Gaming and More

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 22 November 22

College laptops fit for any student.

Best B550 Motherboards 2022: AMD’s More Affordable PCIe 4.0 Option

By Matt Safford last updated 4 November 22

We’ve tested several AMD models to find the best B550 motherboard for your PC build needs.

Best X570 Motherboards 2023: ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX Tested

By Matt Safford last updated 4 November 22

Here are the best X570 motherboards we've tested, for your AMD Ryzen PC build needs.

Best NAS 2022: Network-Attached Storage Drives for Backups, Media and More

By Matt Safford published 19 July 22

Based on our extensive testing, these are the best network-attached storage devices for your home or home office, for backups, media servers and more.

Best USB-C Laptop Chargers 2022: GaN Inside Makes Them Super Light

By Avram Piltch published 1 January 22

We benchmarked several USB-C laptop chargers with Gallium Nitride to help you find the right one for you.

Best Network Switches 2022: Add Ports, Speed and Versatility to Your Network

By Wes Davis published 1 January 22

We tested several network switches to help find the right one for your needs and budget.