Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Valve is reviving the Steam Machine in a new mini PC that looks poised to rival game consoles. The company today ...

The Steam Machine costs more than a grand, and is hard to find even if you can afford it. A cheap mini PC, loaded with the free SteamOS, makes more sense for most people. Welcome to Boost Mode, my ...

Have you ever wished for a gaming PC that doesn’t dominate your desk but still delivers a capable, versatile experience? Enter the XDO Stax Mini PC, a compact powerhouse that redefines what a small ...

The 4.6L SteamOS mini PC combines compact design with impressive hardware capabilities, offering a notable alternative to the original Steam Machine. As detailed by ETA Prime, this system features an ...

Now that Valve’s new Steam Machine seems closer than ever, a type of PC that was once very popular could return to the spotlight among players. These are the mini computers once known as NUCs, and ...

Valve’s decision to officially support SteamOS 3.8 on standard gaming PCs has opened the door to an entirely new class of Steam Machines – without requiring gamers to buy Valve’s own hardware. Now, a ...

Steam Deck made Windows optional. Steam Frame takes aim at x86. Valve is building a future where your Steam library barely ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...

Franken-PC: It's tempting to discard gadgets the moment they malfunction. Why bother fixing a broken device when you can just buy the latest model? But every now and then, someone sees the potential ...

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