Internally we've been talking about a reorganization of the forums for at least a couple years, shortly after we moved our community software to Xenforo. But since then projects have come and gone, we've gone through one minor and one total redesign, and the forum category breakdown has remained about the same.
With a server move in the works, I took it upon myself to: 1) evaluate if our old image gallery was going to make the cut (it didn't -- meet the new gallery) and 2) go back and review how we thought we should reorganize the forum and see if those ideas for new and merged forum categories have passed the test of time. After a new revision, this is what the TS Forums will look like in the coming weeks (with the chance of changing stuff based on your feedback, of course):
TECHSPOT CORE
PC Hardware
The Apple Corner
Internet and The Web
COMMUNITY
Talk Amongst Yourselves
User Reviews and Tutorials
The Gallery
TECH SUPPORT
Free Tech Support and Troubleshooting
Virus and Malware Removal Help
EDITORIAL FEEDBACK
TechSpot News and Comments
Articles and Reviews Comments
Site Feedback and Suggestions
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Partial notes:
With a server move in the works, I took it upon myself to: 1) evaluate if our old image gallery was going to make the cut (it didn't -- meet the new gallery) and 2) go back and review how we thought we should reorganize the forum and see if those ideas for new and merged forum categories have passed the test of time. After a new revision, this is what the TS Forums will look like in the coming weeks (with the chance of changing stuff based on your feedback, of course):
TECHSPOT CORE
PC Hardware
Labels: Graphics, Monitors, Storage, CPU, KB/Mouse, Audio, Laptops, Networking, Build a PC
Apps and SoftwareLabels: Productivity, Utilities, Media, Image Editing, (Others?)
Gamers HangoutLabels: PC, Mobile, Console
Windows OS and MicrosoftLabels: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Phone, Office, (Others?)
Linux and UnixThe Apple Corner
Labels: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch
Google and AndroidInternet and The Web
Labels: Browsers, Security, Social
Electronics and GadgetsCOMMUNITY
Talk Amongst Yourselves
User Reviews and Tutorials
The Gallery
TECH SUPPORT
Free Tech Support and Troubleshooting
Virus and Malware Removal Help
EDITORIAL FEEDBACK
TechSpot News and Comments
Articles and Reviews Comments
Site Feedback and Suggestions
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Partial notes:
- Labels is a clever forum functionality that let's you filter specific topics within a forum
- Yes, our intention is to merge all PC hardware forums into one. We believe those are more closely related than ever and will benefit from living under the same roof BUT with the option to filter by topic (CPU, Storage, etc) using Labels, so you can get the best of both worlds
- We'll finally have dedicated sections to discuss Android devices, Apple, Internet culture and other groups of topics that currently don't really fit anywhere
- Some categories remain absolutely the same, others are renamed, your suggestions are welcomed