How to keep your gaming laptop cool
If you’re looking to keep your laptop cool during intense gaming sessions, then you’re in the right place.
5 calendar apps you should use instead of Google Calendar
Sick of Google Calendar and want to try a different app? We’ve found five of the best alternatives, each with their own set of strengths and benefits.
I was wrong — Nvidia’s AI NPCs could be a game changer
I was disappointed by the first demo of Nvidia's AI-based dialogue in games. But after a recent demo, I walked away impressed.
The only Intel CPU you should buy is over a year old
While Intel has plenty of great processors up for grabs, there's only one you should be buying if you don't need a productivity workhorse.
TV vs. monitor for gaming: 5 things you need to know
TVs and monitors are used by gamers, but which is best for you? The old wisdom of using a TV for a console and a monitor for a PC holds true today. Here's why.
Which color MacBook should you buy? Here’s how to pick
The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro both come in an array of colors, but which is right for you? Our guide analyzes the colors on offer to find the answer.
Why you should buy a MacBook Air instead of a MacBook Pro
It's time to be honest with yourself: you're probably better off buying the MacBook Air.
Nvidia DLSS is amazing, but only if you use it the right way
DLSS is quickly become a cornerstone feature of modern PC games. Here's all of the ins and outs of Nvidia's AI-driven tech, and how to make the most use of it.
Nvidia’s AI game demo puts endless dialogue trees everywhere
Nvidia's impressive AI-driven game characters were showed up in a playable demo -- but it just amounts to more endless dialogue trees.
We may have just learned how Apple will compete with ChatGPT
Apple might look to boost your device’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by loading Google Gemini into iOS and macOS, a new report has claimed.
6 mice you should buy instead of Apple’s Magic Mouse
Looking for an alternative to Apple’s Magic Mouse? These mice pair perfectly with your Mac, offering you all sorts of extra performance for your money.
4 gaming monitors you should buy instead of the Alienware 34 QD-OLED
The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is the crown jewel of gaming monitors, but it's not your only option. Here are four alternatives on our short list.
How buying the wrong gaming PC can go horribly wrong
Prebuilt PCs have their merits, but buying the wrong one can end in disaster. Here are some of the worst ones I've dealt with over the years.
Reviewers agree: Intel’s latest chip is truly ridiculous
Reviews on the Intel Core i9-14900KS have dropped, showing just how extreme this new chip is.
I needed to buy a new MacBook. Here’s why I bought a power bank instead
My MacBook Pro's battery is dying, but this 65W power bank is helping me from shelling out $250 to Apple.
4 monitors you should buy instead of the Apple Studio Display
The Apple Studio Display is a great monitor -- if only it wasn't so expensive. Here are some options you should consider first.
I’m replacing my normal glasses with smart glasses. Here’s why
I'm going to try living day-to-day with the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses instead of my regular non-smart glasses. Here's why, and what I hope to learn.
2 gaming laptops you should buy instead of the Razer Blade
The Razer Blade is an iconic line of gaming laptops. But there two much cheaper options you should consider.
The Steam Deck OLED needs burn-in protection
The Steam Deck OLED is a fantastic device, but new burn-in testing reveals just how critical prevention features are.
AMD needs to fix this one problem with its next-gen GPUs
AMD's latest graphics cards have been a turning point for Team Red, but there's still one lingering issue that needs to be addressed in the next generation.
This is the best gaming keyboard I’ve ever used — and you’ve never heard of it
The Meletrix Boog75 is, hands down, the best gaming keyboard you can buy. It's just a shame that a big chunk of gamers probably haven't heard of it.
Don’t buy the new MSI Claw handheld — at least not yet
The MSI Claw just released, and you can buy it now. Reviews for the handheld are surprisingly absent on release day, however.
The ReSpec newsletter is here: your weekly breakdown of the tech behind PC gaming
Digital Trends is launching a ReSpec newsletter covering the wide world of PC gaming. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Why gaming on the M3 MacBook Air has left me impressed
The M3 MacBook Air's biggest upgrade is its graphics, so I tried out a few games to see how it performed.
I love my PC, but there’s one thing I miss from the Mac
This one Mac peripheral does something I always miss on my Windows PCs.
5 email apps you should use instead of Gmail or Outlook
Sick of using Gmail and Outlook for your email? We’ve found five email apps that can freshen up your inbox.
I turned my Steam Deck into the ultimate cross-platform gaming machine
The Steam Deck is built for Steam, naturally, but I've been using my handheld to play my non-Steam games more and more.
Here’s why the Vision Pro succeeded where the Apple Car failed
The Apple Car and the Vision Pro headset were two highly ambitious projects from Apple, but only one eventually made it to market. Here’s why that happened.
RIP to Apple’s most important MacBook
The M1 MacBook Air has been removed from the lineup, but let's look back at the laptop's important legacy.
If you’re still gaming on 16GB of RAM, you’re missing out
If you're still on the fence about making the jump to 32GB RAM on your gaming PC, the time has come.
Why this gaming laptop is the MacBook Pro’s biggest competition
There's no laptop quite like the 14-inch MacBook Pro right now. But this gaming laptop gets surprisingly close.
OneDrive is ruining my PC gaming setup
Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage service is installed on your PC by default, and it can cause some trouble when playing PC games on multiple devices.
The 6 best ways Macs work with your other Apple devices
Apple’s ecosystem enables some great ways of working across multiple devices. Here are six of the best, from the Universal Control to fast document signing.
I couldn’t live without this underrated monitor feature
If you own a newer monitor, it probably includes a KVM switch. Here's why you should be taking advantage of it.