Running a computer benchmark test on any PC tells us about its capabilities. Benchmarking is a method of quantifying a system’s performance. It helps you make your next hardware purchase decision. In ...

The neural processing unit (NPU): Many laptops will mention an NPU, which is a specialized component reserved solely for AI-powered tasks like image generation and interacting with large language ...

What Are Disk Speed Test Apps? Disk speed test apps help measure the overall speed and performance of a hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD) (internal or external) connected to a computer system.

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...