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  1. History

  2. Editors

  3. {{anchor|Guide}} Related publications

  4. See also

  5. References

  6. External links

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| name = Tom's Hardware
| logo = Tom's_Hardware_Logo.png
| url = {{URL|tomshardware.com}}
| type = Technology website
| language = English, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Turkish
| owner = Purch (Future)
| author = Thomas Pabst
| editor = Avram Piltch
| launch date = {{Start date and age|df=yes/no|1996|04}}
| current status = Online
}}

Tom's Hardware is an online publication owned by Future and focused on technology. It was founded in 1996 by Thomas Pabst.[1] It provides articles, news, price comparisons, videos and reviews on computer hardware and high technology. The site features coverage on CPUs, motherboards, RAM, PC cases, graphic cards, display technology, power supplies and displays, storage, smartphones, tablets, gaming, consoles, and computer peripherals.

Tom's Hardware has a forum and featured blogs. In its purest sense Tom's hardware forum is the number one tech hardware enthusiast forum in the world and consists of millions of members across seven continents actively participating in discussions about the latest computer hardware and technology. Its experts exchange ideas, system builds, troubleshooting advice, and more. A unique aspect of Tom's Hardware is the "Build Your Own" section where readers can learn how to build their own computers. It is published in several languages.

History

Tom's Hardware was founded in April 1996 as Tom's Hardware Guide in the United States by Thomas Pabst.[1] It started using the domain tomshardware.com in September 2007 and was followed by several foreign language versions, including Italian, French, Finnish and Russian based on franchise agreements.[2][3][4][5]

While the initial testing labs were in Germany and California,[6] much of Tom's Hardware's testing now occurs in New York and a facility in Ogden, Utah owned by its parent company, Purch.

In April 2007, the site was acquired by the French company Bestofmedia Group.[7] In July 2013, that company was acquired by TechMediaNetwork, Inc.,[8] which changed its name to Purch in April 2014.[9]

The site celebrated its 20th anniversary in May 2016.[10] Beyond continuous publication of the website, its known for its overclocking championships and other contests.[11][12]

Purch consumer brands (including Tom's Hardware) were acquired by Future in 2018.[13][14]

Editors

Avram Piltch is the current editor-in-chief of Tom's Hardware.[15] Prior to starting the position in 2018, he worked for sister sites Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag. Prior to that, John A. Burek, formerly of Computer Shopper, briefly held the role.[16]

Burek succeeded Fritz Nelson, who served from August 2014 through 2017. Other former editors-in-chief include Chris Angelini (July 2008 – July 2014), Patrick Schmid (2005–2006), David Strom (2005), Omid Rahmat (1999–2003) and founder Thomas Pabst (1996–2001).[17]

{{anchor|Guide}} Related publications

Tom's Hardware is owned by Purch which is a subsidiary of Future, which also publishes a number of other publication. In technology those include Tom's Guide (formerly Gear Digest),[18] Laptop Mag and AnandTech,[19] as well as science sites like LiveScience and Space.com.

The German spin-off was to be closed because of the new data/privacy laws, but continued as an independent site, with an exclusive licence for the local usage of the brand name.[20]

See also

  • CNET
  • List of Internet forums

References

1. ^1 {{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.05/mustread.html?pg=7 |title=People: Thomas Pabst |last=Boutin |first=Paul |date=May 2001 |work=Wired |accessdate=16 November 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025084411/http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.05/mustread.html?pg=7 |archivedate=25 October 2012}}
2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.purch.com/a-brief-history-of-toms-hardware/|title=A Brief History of Tom's Hardware {{!}} Purch|website=www.purch.com|access-date=2018-05-15}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.tomshw.it/cont/news/tom-s-hardware-e-cambiato-vi-spieghiamo-il-perche/45433/1.html|title=Tom's Hardware è cambiato, vi spieghiamo il perché|last=Ferrario|first=Andrea|date=6 May 2013|publisher=Tom's Hardware Italia|accessdate=16 November 2013}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.presence-pc.com/actualite/presence-toms-hardware-26238/|title=Presence PC et Tom's Hardware vont fusionner|last=|first=|date=12 November 2007|publisher=Presence-PC|accessdate=16 November 2013}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2010/08/20/afterdawn_starts_publishing_toms_hardware_in_nordic_countries|title=AfterDawn starts publishing Tom's Hardware in Nordic countries|last=Pyyny|first=Petteri|date=20 August 2010|publisher=AfterDawn|accessdate=16 November 2013}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.aktiencheck.de/news/Neuer_Markt-bmp_beteiligt_sich_Toms_Hardware-135696|title=bmp beteiligt sich an Toms Hardware|last=|first=|date=6 October 1999|publisher=AktienCheck|accessdate=16 November 2013}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://paidcontent.org/2007/04/08/419-it-professionals-network-toms-hardware-guide-sold/|title=IT Professionals Network Tom's Hardware Guide Sold|last=Ali|first=Rafat|date=8 April 2007|publisher=PaidContent|accessdate=16 November 2013}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/07/02/techmedia-network-buys-bestofmedia-group-and-steps-up-content-commerce-integration/|title=TechMedia Network Buys Bestofmedia Group And Steps Up Content-Commerce Integration|last=Brooke|first=Eliza|date=2 July 2013|publisher=TechCrunch|accessdate=16 November 2013}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/introducing-purch-the-definitive-buying-decision-platform-1904785.htm|title=Introducing Purch: The Definitive Buying Decision Platform|publisher=Market Wired|accessdate=26 August 2014}}
10. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/20-year-anniversary,4552.html|title=Tom's 20th Anniversary: A Retrospective With The Editors-in-Chief|date=2016-05-27|work=Tom's Hardware|access-date=2018-05-16|language=en}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=http://us.bestofmedia.com/us/news_20081106.html|title=Tom's Hardware Launches First Worldwide Overclocking Championship|last=|first=|date=6 November 2008|publisher=Bestofmedia Group|accessdate=16 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105015221/http://us.bestofmedia.com/us/news_20081106.html|archive-date=2013-11-05|dead-url=yes|df=}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://us.bestofmedia.com/us/news_20070516.html|title=Tom's Hardware Guide and iRobot Launch Create Challenge Contest for Robot Enthusiasts|last=|first=|date=16 May 2007|publisher=Bestofmedia Group|accessdate=16 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105015129/http://us.bestofmedia.com/us/news_20070516.html|archive-date=2013-11-05|dead-url=yes|df=}}
13. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.foliomag.com/uk-based-future-acquires-purch-for-132-5-million/|title=UK-Based Future Acquires Purch for $132.5 Million|date=2018-07-19|website=Folio:|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-18}}
14. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.futureplc.com/brand/toms-hardware/|title=Tom's Hardware|website=Future|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-18}}
15. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/about-us,4260.html#p3|title=About Us|date=2017-01-20|work=Tom's Hardware|access-date=2018-05-16|language=en}}
16. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-toms-hardware-editor-in-chief-descends-on-las-vegas-for-ces-300577989.html|title=New Tom's Hardware Editor in Chief Descends on Las Vegas for CES|last=Purch|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2018-05-16}}
17. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/20-year-anniversary,4552.html|title=Tom's 20th Anniversary: A Retrospective With The Editors-in-Chief|date=2016-05-27|work=Tom's Hardware|access-date=2018-05-16|language=en}}
18. ^{{cite web|url=http://us.bestofmedia.com/us/news_20070918.html|title=TG Publishing LLC, a Bestofmedia Group company, Rebrands Gear Digest to Tom's Guide|last=|first=|date=18 September 2007|publisher=Bestofmedia Group|accessdate=16 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130828081450/http://us.bestofmedia.com/us/news_20070918.html|archive-date=2013-08-28|dead-url=yes|df=}}
19. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/8790/anandtech-acquired-by-purch|title=AnandTech Acquired By Purch|last=Smith|first=Ryan|access-date=2018-05-16}}
20. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.tomshw.de/2018/05/13/was-war-was-bleibt-was-wird-die-zukunft-von-toms-hardware-de/|title=Past, present and future of TH.de|date=2018-05-13|language=de}}

External links

  • {{Official website|http://www.tomshardware.com/}} (British), {{dk icon}}, {{fi icon}}, {{fr icon}}, {{de icon}}, {{it icon}}, {{ru icon}}, {{tr icon}}
  • Tom's Guide
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