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If you grew up nerdy in the 90s, you'll likely have fond memories of the ubiquitous Sound Blaster range of desktop speakers and sound cards from hardware maker Creative. The company is making a splashy comeback with an ingenious gadget for your desktop.

Repairable laptop maker Framework just wrapped up its '2nd Gen' event, where it made three major announcements – the most prominent of which is that it's now dipping its toes into desktop PC waters. It's also making a convertible laptop for students.

Our modern lifestyles feature a lot of sitting, and while standing desks can be healthier options, they have their own problems. The new Ergo Desk combines both and adds a third option: a reclining desk, to ease chronic back pain.

Intel has revealed its latest generation desktop processors. The 10th Gen Intel Core S-series is faster for playing games, streaming content and editing video, with the company claiming the flagship model to be the “world’s fastest gaming processor.”

Desktop PCs are traditionally packed into boring old boxes, but HP is shaking things by cramming a multi-purpose machine into a triangular, smart-speaker-styled body. It’s called the Pavilion Wave, and this newest version has the added abilities of Amazon’s Alexa assistant.

Waterjet cutting is a proven method for creating precise cuts with nearly any kind of material, but the machines are expensive. Wazer is out to change that with the first desktop waterjet that can cut nearly any material with a precision similar to more expensive systems, but at less cost.​

The days of the bulky gaming tower are fading, but a laptop isn’t for everyone. So with the IdeaCentre Y710 Cube, Lenovo is aiming for a portable desktop middle ground, or if space-saving takes priority, the AIO Y910 crams the same power into an all-in-one monitor form.

HP has decided the best way to make a splash in the gaming world is to do things differently. The Omen X has a unique square design and can be upgraded with industry-standard parts, for a fresh look at what big-brand gaming PCs can do.

When you hear that a machine is fanless, you'll probably also assume that it's not extremely powerful, likely relying on mobile-focused components that don't pack much of a punch compared to high-end desktop gear. CompuLab's latest desktop PC, the Airtop, challenges that preconception.

Industrial-quality, full-color 3D paper printing for the desktop may soon be an option for creative, engineering and education professionals, with the recent introduction of the Mcor Arke at CES. It's capable of printing high-resolution 3D models entirely from paper.

Lenovo has unveiled a new version of its compact Ideacentre home theater PC, and it comes with a twist: the twist being an optional projector that beams your videos across 110 inches (279 cm) of wall or screen space. Unveiled at CES 2016, the dinky machine goes on sale this June for US$849 and up.

If you've got Apple's brand new desktop operating system up and running on your Mac then you're probably wondering about how to get the best from it. Well, wonder no longer as these tips and tricks will help familiarize you with some of the new features introduced in El Capitan.