Not all laptops are created equally, and some are designed with getting work done in mind. Others, like this Alienware 16 ...

Key solutions include using DDR4 memory which costs significantly less than DDR5, exploring no-name brands, and repurposing old office PCs with valuable existing memory.

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.

Prebuilt gaming desktops usually make you pay extra for the convenience. This one is interesting because the discount lines up with what the market is doing right now. The Alienware Aurora ACT1250 is ...