Since everything is routed through the motherboard, it needs physical contact with nearly all computer components. That includes main power, CPU, RAM slots, USB, PCI, video or graphics cards ...

Even a small amount of static electricity can harm the parts of your PC. So, if you're fixing or assembling one, here's how to ground yourself.

Parts of a Computer Consuming the Most Electricity In computers, certain components consume more electricity than others.

The best all-in-one computers save space by housing the processor, screen, speakers and other components all in one slender unit. Here are our top picks.

Moving parts in a computer are susceptible to mechanical failure caused by debris, shock and vibration. Most, if not all, of a computer's moving parts are fans.

All-in-one desktop computers may be a better choice than laptops for many users. Here are some of the best all-in-one desktop computers tested by Consumer Reports.

If you think all-in-one PCs are weak computers good only for Web surfing and light productivity apps, you haven't shopped for an all-in-one PC lately.