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A torrent of states are repealing data center tax exemptions — but it could increase costs by upwards of 7%
By Benedict Collins Published
Multiple states are repealing or modifying sales tax exemptions, and it could cause the cost of data centers to skyrocket.

Samsung ends dream of RAM crisis improvement, forecasting shortages in 2027
By Isaiah Williams Published
Don't expect the RAM crisis to get better beyond 2027, at least according to Samsung, and a new report suggests it's worse than we thought.

The 2TB Samsung 990 SSD for creators and professionals is currently 30% cheaper
By Wayne Williams Published
Samsung's 2TB 990 SSD helps desktops boot faster, transfer files quicker, and store much more data.

Best external hard drive of 2026
By Christian Guyton Last updated
Updated We tested out the best external hard drives for fast transfer speeds and storage capacity.

The best DDR5 RAM in 2026
By Christian Guyton Last updated
Updated I've rounded up all the best DDR5 RAM kits available for current-generation AMD and Intel desktops using more than 100 hours of extensive testing and benchmarking.

A $400 SSD that was previously as low as $79.99 shows just how bleak PC gaming is in 2026 — are the days of good deals over?
By James Pickard Published
Prices for PC gaming components have skyrocketed in recent months — is there now no hope for good deals for PC builders, or are there ways to mitigate the damage?

Retail prices for Nvidia's RTX GPUs may increase due to RAM crisis
By Isaiah Williams Published
Rumors suggest Nvidia GPU prices may be increasing soon, and it's exactly why spare PC hardware parts are important.

Apple's plan to sidestep the RAM crisis could be renting Macs to consumers
By Darren Allan Published
Apple's plan to sidestep the RAM crisis could be renting Macs, iPhones and iPads to consumers.
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