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In 40 years, thousands of products have passed through our lab for testing: Many good, some not so great, and a few downright bizarre.

What a long, strange...yeah, let's just get to reliving four decades of ups and downs punctuated by milestones in the personal computer industry and our coverage of them.

As PCMag celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at the computers that had the greatest impact on us and the industry, from a 16K beige box to a cutting-edge convertible that redefined mobile computing.

Four decades ago, no one knew exactly where technology would take us. We just knew the IBM PC was here to change everything.

Tom’s Guide upgrades your life by helping you decide what tech to buy, showing you how to get the most out of it and solving problems as they arise.

John Blackford was Director of Editorial Development at CNET Networks, Editor-in-Chief at Computer Shopper magazine, and Executive Editor of Technology at Personal Computing, where he developed the magazine’s benchmark suite.

Away, the maker of popular travel gear, is having another rare sale. Save up to 40% during its "Cyber Week" event on popular luggage, and accessories.

It's been 20 years since Apple unveiled its first MP3 player and launched a digital music revolution, so we thought we'd take a look (and a listen) back at what the PCMag staff were playing on their first iPods.

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David Ludlow Home Technology Editor Starting life on the consumer PC press back in 1998, David has been at the forefront of technology for the past 20 years. He has edited Computer Shopper and Expert Reviews, and once wrote a book on how to build a PC, before moving to Trusted Reviews in 2018 to take over the growing Home Technology section. He covers all home appliances, smart home and kitchen gadgets. With a cupboard full of hubs, David is a keen smart home enthusiast with a house thats contr...