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The most exciting monitors still coming in 2022

The most exciting monitors still coming in 2022

Let's take a look at all the exciting monitors that will be released throughout the rest of the year, such as the 500Hz Asus, LG OLED, or the Samsung Ark.
Kadaza on multiple devices like phones, tablets, and more.

Meet Kadaza: A customizable start page and web portal just for you

Meet Kadaza: A customizable start page and web portal just for you

Since 2008, Kadaza has offered one of the best personalized homepages of the internet. Learn more and check it out!
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, pictured holding an AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card.

Computex 2022: The biggest announcements this year

Computex 2022: The biggest announcements this year

Computex 2022 was a hybrid show. Here are all of the biggest announcements and reveals from this year's event.
Asus ROG Swift 500Hz monitor.

Computex monitor madness: 500Hz, 48-inch OLED and more

Computex monitor madness: 500Hz, 48-inch OLED and more

Computex 2022 is filled with exciting hardware releases, including some of the best monitors of the year. A 500Hz Asus, new Samsung Odyssey, and more are here.
A person's hand holding a phone with the TikTok app on it.

TikTok Live Subscriptions: Everything we know so far

TikTok Live Subscriptions: Everything we know so far

TikTok recently announced its LIVE Subscription program. But what does that mean for you? We'll break down everything we know about it so far.
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AMD vs. Nvidia at Computex 2022: Where were all the GPUs?

AMD vs. Nvidia at Computex 2022: Where were all the GPUs?

Computex 2022 has a lot of exciting news, but not if you care about graphics. After AMD and Nvidia's keynotes, we were left wondering, where are all the GPUs?
A power supply in front of the ReSpec logo.

The decade of ignoring your gaming PC’s power supply is over

The decade of ignoring your gaming PC’s power supply is over

For around a decade, there hasn't been a reason to go beyond a 750W power supply in a gaming PC. But that's changing, and it's important to upgrade soon.
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This simple Windows File Explorer trick blew my mind

This simple Windows File Explorer trick blew my mind

If you need to rename multiple files in Windows 10 or Windows 11, don't do it one by one. Use this trick instead.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel isn’t at Computex, and that could kill Arc Alchemist

Intel isn’t at Computex, and that could kill Arc Alchemist

Intel isn't hosting a Computex keynote this year, where we expected to learn more about the upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs that have been plagued by delays.
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Don’t make another PowerPoint without knowing these 3 tricks

Don’t make another PowerPoint without knowing these 3 tricks

Before you create your next slideshow, check out these Microsoft PowerPoint tricks. You can save time, make shows for different audiences, and stay organized.
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AMD Ryzen 6000 tested in a new Zenbook against Intel’s best

AMD Ryzen 6000 tested in a new Zenbook against Intel’s best

We get an early look at the new Zenbook S 13 featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. How does it compare to Intel 12th-gen?
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 side-by-side with LG gram +view IPS Portable Monitor.

This LG display completely changed my mind on portable monitors

This LG display completely changed my mind on portable monitors

The LG gram +view IPS Portable Monitor is a surprisingly useful tool for multitasking on the go, with display quality that creators could use in a pinch.
Apple Mac Mini M1 sitting on a desk.

I’m a die-hard Windows fan, but the M1 Mac Mini converted me

I’m a die-hard Windows fan, but the M1 Mac Mini converted me

I love Windows and Surface, but after buying a M1 Mac Mini, I ended up falling in love with this new era of the Mac.
Intel Core i9-12900K box on a desk.

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs: Everything you need to know

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs: Everything you need to know

Intel's Alder Lake processors are some of the most exciting chips in years. Here's everything you need to know about Intel's 12th-generation CPUs.
Julianna pins Colt to the ground in Deathloop.

After testing AMD FSR 2.0, I’m almost ready to ditch DLSS

After testing AMD FSR 2.0, I’m almost ready to ditch DLSS

AMD FSR 2.0 is here with an update to Deathloop, and the new upscaling tech may be the final nail in the coffin for Nvidia's competing DLSS.
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Popular YouTubers react to Shorts’ new video remix feature

Popular YouTubers react to Shorts’ new video remix feature

Popular YouTube creators react to Shorts' latest video splice feature that allows for remixing public videos on the platform.
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5 Google Docs tricks you didn’t know you needed

5 Google Docs tricks you didn’t know you needed

Create a Gmail draft, set up meeting notes, insert a drop-down list, and more. These are the best Google Docs tricks to date for improving productivity.
A Lenovo Legion 5i Pro sitting on a shelf.

Gaming laptops are lying to us, and no one seems to care

Gaming laptops are lying to us, and no one seems to care

Most gaming PCs are defined by their specs, but not gaming laptops. Even with the same graphics card, some laptops just don't perform the way they should.
A laptop running Linux with a controller sitting on it.

I uninstalled Windows on my gaming PC, and I don’t want to go back

I uninstalled Windows on my gaming PC, and I don’t want to go back

Windows is the go-to platform for gaming, but support for everyone's favorite penguin has been growing. Is now finally the time for Linux gaming to shine?
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MacBooks are crushing Windows laptops in these 3 key areas

MacBooks are crushing Windows laptops in these 3 key areas

Apple's M1 Macs are well-performing, but that's not all that makes them great. Windows PCs have a lot of catching up to do in these 3 ways.
Firefox iPhone app.

Firefox is falling behind, but I’m not ready to quit it yet

Firefox is falling behind, but I’m not ready to quit it yet

These days, most people use Google Chrome to browse the internet. But as Firefox hits its 100th version, there are many reasons I keep coming back to it.
A Macbook with Google Chrome opened to a Gmail inbox.

If you use Gmail, you should know these keyboard shortcuts

If you use Gmail, you should know these keyboard shortcuts

Go to your inbox, snooze a message, or turn an email into a task. You can do all of this and more without lifting your fingers using Gmail keyboard shortcuts.
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7 Windows shortcuts I use on my gaming PC constantly

7 Windows shortcuts I use on my gaming PC constantly

Work smarter, not harder, and put your gaming PC to work for you with these seven Windows shortcuts that are essential for every PC gamer.
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If you use a Mac, you should know these 5 keyboard shortcuts

If you use a Mac, you should know these 5 keyboard shortcuts

There are a lot of hidden shortcuts in MacOS that can change the way you use your MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, or other Mac devices. Here are five of them.
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These Microsoft Excel tricks have been a lifesaver for my workflow

These Microsoft Excel tricks have been a lifesaver for my workflow

Speed up your daily tasks, reduce the risk of errors, and eliminate tedious work. These Excel tricks are sure to take your workflow to the next level.
The keyboard tilted up on the Surface Pro 8.

5 helpful Windows shortcuts you didn’t know about

5 helpful Windows shortcuts you didn’t know about

If you're looking to save time when working during your busy day, we have a look at five unexpected keyboard shortcuts that you can use.
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ReSpec: A column about the complex, glorious tech behind PC gaming

ReSpec: A column about the complex, glorious tech behind PC gaming

ReSpec is a new biweekly column on Digital Trends covering the latest PC gaming hardware and technologies so you can better navigate the games you play.
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

It’s time for PC gamers to reckon with cache, and AMD is leading the way

It’s time for PC gamers to reckon with cache, and AMD is leading the way

What does a little extra cache do for your gaming PC? Quite a bit, it turns out. We take a technical deep dive into AMD's 3D V-Cache technology.
Someone hanging the Game Boy Grid Studio on the wall.

How Grid Studio transforms forgotten tech into works of art

How Grid Studio transforms forgotten tech into works of art

Grid Studio is on a mission to give discarded tech a second lease on life by transforming it into a work of art. Here's how.
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How I repurposed an old Raspberry Pi into a travel router

How I repurposed an old Raspberry Pi into a travel router

It's all but impossible to buy a new Raspberry Pi in the spring of 2022. But old ones still work great.
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These small tweaks transformed my iPad into a proper laptop replacement

These small tweaks transformed my iPad into a proper laptop replacement

With a few simple tricks, I turned my iPad Pro into a true laptop replacement, and it is all thanks to iPad OS 15 and the Apple Magic Keyboard.
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5 Microsoft Word tricks that revolutionized my workflow

5 Microsoft Word tricks that revolutionized my workflow

Save time, reduce errors, and enhance your productivity. These Microsoft Word tricks can improve your workflow so you can focus on your document’s content.
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6 Twitter features I want no matter who’s in charge

6 Twitter features I want no matter who’s in charge

Will Elon Musk successfully buy Twitter? Who knows. But no matter who takes charge of the beloved bird app, there are some improvements I want them to make..
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

The Ryzen 5800X3D is a final celebration of AM4’s upgradability

The Ryzen 5800X3D is a final celebration of AM4’s upgradability

The 5800X3D is almost upon us and it will be a landmark in PC gaming. It's a fitting swan song for AMD's AM4 socket.