Why you should buy a desktop PC

Contrary to what you might think, they're not a thing of the past
James RoweSenior Video and Audio Content Creator

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how buying a desktop PC could change the way you work from home forever.

When you picture a desktop PC, your mind may wander back to the beige boxes and huge CRT monitors of the 1990s. But as we advance through the 21st century, the truth is quite different, and a new model might be just what you're after.

This episode is read by Rob Lilley-Jones, and is based on Ian Evenden's article that was originally published in the October/November 2025 issue of Which? Tech magazine.

You can also download a transcript of this podcast.

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