So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful?

How a 3D printer works can vary depending on the type of printing it's doing. Use this guide to understand the variations in materials and technique.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to 3D print your very own miniatures for D&D or other tabletop experiences.

Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing.

How to 3D print your creation Our resident CNET 3D printing expert James Bricknell has taken this craze one step further and, using some clever AI technology, 3D-printed one of these ChatGPT images.