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An HP Envy 17-inch laptop sits on an office desk.

HP Envy deals: HP’s most popular laptop starts at $630

The HP Envy model lineup includes a lot of great laptops, but it also includes a lot of great deals. We've rounded them all up.
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7 best Chromebooks for 2024: the best for every budget

Dell UltraSharp 27 4K PremierColor Monitor

Best monitor deals: Gaming, office, curved, OLED and more

Marvel's Spider-Man running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Best OLED monitor deals: Get an OLED screen from just $450

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Best refurbished laptop deals: How to find cheap used computers

HP Chromebook 14b sits on a desk.

Usually $299, this HP Chromebook is discounted to $149 today

The screen of the Surface Pro 9.

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: finally time to upgrade?

The 14-inch MacBook Pro on a window sill.

Why you should buy a MacBook Pro instead of a MacBook Air

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PC airflow guide: How to position your fans for best cooling

Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

I tested the three best 14-inch gaming laptops. There’s a clear winner

Graphics card in the CLX Hathor PC.

These are the 10 best gaming PCs I’d recommend to anyone

Resident Evil 4 running on the LG UltraGear 45 gaming monitor.

Microsoft just discovered the next big evolution in displays

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Apple Mac Mini 2018

Best Mac Mini deals: Save over $100 on an Apple desktop

MacBooks may be all the rage, but Apple fans shouldn't overlook the Mac Mini — and here's a handful of the best Mac Mini deals you can score online right now.
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iMac deals: New, renewed and refurbished iMac computers

If you want an all-in-one MacOS computer and also want to save some cash, we've got the latest iMac deals right here.
A man uses a WD My Passport external hard drive alongside his laptop.

Best external hard drive deals: Portable SSDs, game drives & more

We've collected some of the best external hard drive deals available to suit a wide range of budgets and needs, so come check out what's on offer.
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Best desktop computer deals: The cheapest PC deals today

If you need a new PC, you should check out the desktop computer deals that we've rounded up here, ranging from affordable devices to high-end gaming machines.
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This beloved feature almost ruined Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

At a GDC panel, the Nintendo developers of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gave a rare peek at the difficulty of creating the game's physics system.
A laptop and a camera on a table with a Qualcomm logo on the screen.

Here’s proof that Snapdragon X Elite laptops can play hit games without issue

Qualcomm has showcased Baldur’s Gate 3 running at perfectly playable frame rates on a reference Snapdragon X Elite laptop
An Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop alongside a gaming monitor on a desk.

This bundle deal saves you $1,000 on an Alienware PC and monitor

Get the Alienware Aurora R15 gaming PC and Alienware 34 QD-OLED curved gaming monitor in a bundle from Dell for $2,900, which is $1,000 off its regular price.
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All the ways Intel Macs are still better than Apple Silicon Macs

While Apple's new M-series MacBooks pack plenty of power, older Intel Macs are still better in a few ways.
The MacBook Air on a white table.

9 best laptops of 2024: tested and reviewed

Looking for the best laptops to buy in 2024? We've tested and reviewed top laptops, Chromebooks, and MacBooks to help you choose.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

The best MacBook to buy in 2024

With plenty of MacBook models to choose from, which should you buy? Our guide examines performance, battery life, design, and more to help you find the answer.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9 heavily discounted today

Best Buy is currently offering discounts of $300 and $540 for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 and the Microsoft Surface Pro 9, respectively, but not for long.
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This Lenovo Tiny Workstation PC with 64GB of RAM is 42% off today

The small but powerful Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Workstation comes with 64GB of RAM. It's on sale from Lenovo at $1,530 off, lowering its price to $2,099.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

How to find a lost or stolen MacBook

A missing MacBook is one of the worst feelings in the world. Luckily, Apple’s Find My network will help you locate your lost laptop. Here’s how to use the app.
An Apple employee shows a person how to use a Vision Pro headset at an Apple Store.

Does the Vision Pro work with glasses and contacts?

Apple has solutions to use the Vision Pro even if you need corrective lenses, but the headset won't work well for everyone.
Reading book on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

How to export a Word document to Kindle

Ever wanted to analyze a Word document on your ebook reader? It's easier than you think. Here's how to export a Word doc to your Kindle.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

How to back up Windows 11 and keep all your data safe

Your Windows OS is home to precious files you don't want to lose, so let’s go over how to create a backup, just in case Windows decides to call in sick.
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How to insert footnotes in Word on PC and Mac

Adding a footnote to a Microsoft Word document isn't difficult at all. In this quick guide, we'll show you how to insert footnotes in Word in just a few clicks.
A woman sitting on a couch, wearing airpods and holding and looking at a smartphone.

How to download music from YouTube on desktop and mobile

We'll show you how to download music from YouTube via two different options. Just proceed with caution, as downloading music from YouTube can come with risks.
A person editing photos using an image-editor app.

5 image-editing apps you should use instead of Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is popular, but it’s not for everyone. If you’re looking for an alternative, these five image-editing apps should be at the top of your list.
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How do I recover my Gmail account?

Forgetting your Gmail password is something that happens to the best of us. What’s more important is how to retrieve your login. We'll show you the ropes.
The Google Drive app logo.

How to fix the ‘Google Drive refused to connect’ message

If you are unable to access your Google Drive with an error pertaining to connectivity issues, here is a quick guide that can help you resolve the problem.
Cooler Master Qube 500 PC case sitting on a coffee table.

The 5 best PC cases for airflow in 2024

If you need to buy a new case, check out some of our favorite picks for the best airflow at various case sizes.

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Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, monitors, PC hardware, and everything else that plugs into a computer. Luke joined Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a media company that called his city home. His obsession with technology is in observing the ebb and flow of how technological advancement and product design intersects with our day-to-day experience of it. From digging into the minute details to stepping back and seeing the wider trends, Luke revels in telling stories with tech.

Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN and The Oregonian. When he’s not obsessing over what the best laptop is or how Apple can fix the Mac, Luke spends his time playing designer board games, quoting obscure Star Wars lines, and hanging with his family.