Even with the following steps, this process is going to feel overwhelming—especially if you don’t keep up with all the latest hardware news (as many of us don’t). Thus, along with feedback you might ...

Some people may remember my thread on my 2019 computer build, started back in Oct 2019. Well, it turned out I was really lucky I didn't wait too long before starting because shortly thereafter global ...

Like their conventional counterparts, quantum computers can also break down. They can sometimes lose the atoms they ...

Memory prices are through the roof, SSDs aren't far behind, and soon GPUs will be feeling the brunt of market forces too. If ...

Not satisfied with any of the DIY retro computer kits on the market, [Leonardo Leoni] decided to make his own. Built using only the finest through-hole technology and powered by the ATmega328 ...

There are only a few quantum computers currently in existence, like D-Wave’s controversial quantum computers. But, without a doubt, when quantum computers become more accessible, these powerful ...

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 ...

Building the right computer for your needs isn’t a difficult task, but finding the right parts and knowing if they all blend well when working together is where the problem is. That’s why the web has ...

Now that you've bought all your components, it's time for the moment of truth: You're ready to actually put together the machine. Assembling your computer can seem daunting, but it's actually pretty ...

In the 1960s, some strange computers were being tinkered into existence. There was one that operated solely on rolling marbles and gates that flipped open and closed. And in 1967, the manual How to ...