Computing news
The stories from the world of PCs and computer hardware that matter if you're buying, building or upgrading.
24 Oct 2026
RAM prices are still high: how to upgrade without overpaying
A year into the memory shortage, DDR5 and DDR4 kits still cost far more than they did in 2025. Here's why, and how to make your money go further.
22 Oct 2026
NVIDIA denies reports that the RTX 5090 is being discontinued
Reports claimed NVIDIA was winding down production of its flagship graphics card. NVIDIA says that isn't the case, but graphics card prices remain under pressure.
21 Oct 2026
AMD is bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for AM4 owners
The 2022 gaming favourite is being re-released, giving owners of older AM4 systems a drop-in upgrade at a time when new memory is expensive.
19 Oct 2026
AMD promises a lighter version of FSR 4 for gaming handhelds before 2027
AMD's AI-powered upscaling has so far required a Radeon RX 9000 graphics card. A slimmed-down version is on the way for handheld PCs.
17 Oct 2026
Intel Nova Lake and AMD Zen 6 desktop chips look set to slip into 2027
Neither company has confirmed a date, but the latest reports suggest the next generation of desktop processors won't be on sale until next year. Should you wait?
14 Oct 2026
Windows 10's last free year of security updates is over: what to do now
The consumer Extended Security Updates programme for Windows 10 finished on 13 October 2026. If you're still running it, here are your options.
12 Oct 2026
PC shipments fell by around a fifth in the third quarter of 2026
Early analyst estimates suggest global PC shipments dropped about 20% year on year between July and September, with HP among the hardest hit.