Building a PC isn’t easy for everyone, but if you’re someone who’s planning on doing it soon or just a PC enthusiast who’s passionate about PCMR, then this is the perfect blog for you. In this column, ...

This project contains remote PC power control via HomeAssistant and ESPHome ESP8266/ESP32 boards. I use this project to power my PC based NAS remotely on and off via Home Assistant as alternative to ...

If you’ve ever opened a PC case and stared inside, or looked at a bare motherboard, you may be taken aback by the number and variety of connectors, pins, and slots that exist on a modern PC ...

Which side of a PC case power or reset switch is positive or negative? (and can I damage my motherboard by connecting it incorrectly?) No, you won't damage a motherboard by connecting the power and ...

Q: Who do I have to buy lunch for so that somebody standardizes front-panel pins? A: Heh, this one’s a perennial annoyance, isn’t it? The front-panel pin layout on a motherboard varies a lot. Most DIY ...

In the dawning of the IBM PC era, the computer case was a heavy, stout thing. These were industrial machines, built with beefy paddle power switches, and weighing as much as a ton of bricks. Painted ...

What is the AAFP connector on your motherboard? Well, to answer the question briefly, it allows you to connect the front panel audio of your PC case directly to your motherboard. This is more for ...

Building your own PC can be one of the most exhilarating experiences. It is personal, customizable, and gives you total control over every component that goes into your setup. From choosing the ...

There is a certain satisfaction that comes from building your own PC. Researching the build, possibly saving up for the various components, and then piecing it all together can be great fun. Some ...