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" ...

HP's Pavilion Desktop line (starts at $549; $757 as tested) is a familiar sight at big-box retailers for a reason—it gets most things right. This family-friendly budget desktop has the performance to ...

If you’re in the market for a simple desktop PC, Black Friday’s a great time to go on the hunt. In most cases, you won’t be able to configure your specs, and niche needs will be tough to fulfill, but ...