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Get in on the Ars community that doesn’t fit beneath an article

If you are one of the many readers who frequent Ars Technica, you likely bookmark the site and visit the front page several times each day. However, for those who discover the site through compelling stories, the discussions surrounding those stories may be what keeps them returning. Since its inception in 1998, Ars Technica has been renowned for its robust community.

While some readers simply skim the front page and the discussion threads accompanying each story, there is far more to explore. The Ars OpenForum serves as a hub for readers to seek answers, share insights, engage in debates (with courtesy towards one another), and delve into various rabbit holes. Our Hardware and Tweaking forums encompass a wide range of PC-related topics, from building systems and networking to mobile computing, CPUs, motherboards, audio-visual setups, and much more.

The Operating Systems & Software forums provide in-depth discussions on Windows, macOS, or Linux, or simply offer a friendly platform for spirited debates about which operating system reigns supreme.

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