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Computing is the foundation on which the rest of technology is built, but it’s also the lens through which we see the future. That’s why we take it seriously at Digital Trends. Our approach includes coverage of the hardware and software of PCs, but also the larger ecosystem of everything that plugs into them. Windows, Macs, laptops, graphics cards, CPUs, gaming monitors, and yes — even printers. And that’s just scratching the surface.

Through covering the latest news and performing the hands-on testing ourselves, we’re able to offer the best PC buying advice you’ll find on the internet. We do our own in-depth testing on everything from the battery life of laptops to monitor image quality. We even delve into the expanding world of the PC gaming tech with our ReSpec column, to help you make your PC games look and play their best.

So, whether you’re shopping for your next laptop, reading up on the latest GPU news for your next upgrade, or just trying to take a screenshot on Mac, you’ve come to the right place.

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Luke Larsen
Luke Larsen
Senior Editor, Computing
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Prime Big Deal Days Samsung Deals 2024: TVs, phones, monitors

Samsung makes plenty of great products from TVs to phones, tablets, and even kitchen appliances. We've picked out our favorite Big Deal Days Samsung deals right now.
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Prime Big Deal Days printer deals: laser, inkjet and photo printers

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Gaming PC Deals 2024: Alienware, HP and more

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This hot-swappable RGB gaming keyboard is 40% off today — only $54

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The best free antivirus software for 2024

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Amazon debuts AI ‘Shopping Guides’ for more than 100 product types

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Prime Big Deal Days Dell XPS Deals 2024: laptops and desktops

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This truly massive OLED gaming monitor has a $600 price cut for Prime Day

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Prime Big Deal Days laptop deals 2024: Surface Pro, Razer, HP, Dell

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Prime Big Deal Days Apple deals 2024: AirPods, MacBooks, iPads

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Best Walmart Prime Big Deal Days deals: TVs cheaper than Amazon

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Prime Big Deal Days gaming laptop deals: Save 14% off RTX 4080

Gamers who are thinking about upgrading with the Prime Day gaming laptop deals should check out our recommendations. We've also got advice on which ones to buy.
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The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop on a white background.

Best Buy’s $420 discount for this HP Envy 2-in-1 laptop ends today

The HP Envy x360 16 2-in-1 laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor is on sale from Best Buy with a $420 discount, but this fantastic deal will end today.
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Woah! HP’s 15-inch touchscreen laptop is 45% off at Best Buy

The HP Laptop 15 with the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor, originally $580, is on sale from Best Buy for a more affordable $320, but only until the end of the day.
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Prime Big Deal Days: This ARZOPA 15.6-inch portable monitor is 54% off — $60

This portable monitor deal from ARZOPA is insanely cheap for Prime Big Deal Days. Do not miss it if you want one.
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This $99 external GPU dock is a complete game changer

The Minisforum DEG1 is an external GPU dock you might actually buy, coming in at only $100 while barely sacrificing any performance.
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Nvidia may give the RTX 5080 a sweet consolation prize

A new glimpse at the potential specs for the RTX 5080 tells us that it might have the RTX 5090 beat in one way, but there's still a huge gap between the two.
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Replacing a graphics card can be an enthralling and meticulous endeavor. Here’s a guide to help you replace or upgrade a GPU.
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I’ve reviewed every AMD and Nvidia GPU this generation — here’s how the two companies stack up

Nvidia and AMD are hotly competitive in 2024. After reviewing every GPU the companies currently offer, here's how they compare.
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Nvidia just dropped a big hint about the RTX 50-series release date

It's not clear when Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs will release, but the company just dropped a pretty big hint.
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Best Buy Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Save up to 45% on TVs, laptops, and more

You can enjoy huge savings from Best Buy Prime Big Deal Day deals, no matter what type of device you're planning to buy. Take a look at our recommended offers.
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Prime Big Deal Days 2024 MacBook Deals: Big Savings on MacBook Air and Pro

Prime Day Big Deal Days MacBook deals are finally here. If you've been searching for discounts on any of Apple's laptops, this is the time to pull the trigger.
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Dell Deals 2024: XPS, Inspiron, monitors and more

Whether you're thinking about buying a new desktop PC, laptop, or monitor, you don't want to miss the potential savings from these remaining Dell Prime Day deals.
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Alienware Deals 2024: PCs and laptops

There are all kinds of Alienware Prime Day deals for gaming laptops and gaming PCs that are available, so don't miss this huge opportunity at massive savings!
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How to open the Nvidia Control Panel

The Nvidia Control Panel doesn't live on your desktop, but it's easy to find. Here, we show you how to open the Nvidia Control Panel in a few steps.
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How to use Nvidia ShadowPlay to record your gameplay

If you have an Nvidia graphics card and want to record gameplay or take instant replays, Nvidia Shadowplay is a great tool. Here's how to use Nvidia Shadowplay.
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Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?

I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer and your personal data.
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Unreal deal: This iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming desktop is $500 off at Best Buy

The iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming desktop is available at a $500 discount at Best Buy today to sync with the Prime Big Deal Days event. Come see this beast.
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The ASUS ROG Strix G16 with GeForce RTX 4060 is $1,100 today — usually $1,400

Thanks to a Prime Big Deal Days offer the ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4060 gaming laptop is available at an incredible discount.
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Prime Day Lenovo deals: our favorite laptops and ThinkPads to shop now

There are a lot of excellent Prime Day Lenovo deals floating around that are worth grabbing, and we've hunted down some of our favorites for you.
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If you used MoneyGram last month, your data might’ve been stolen

MoneyGram confirms that a lot of sensitive user data was stolen, including Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers and more.
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Adobe is giving creators a way to prove their art isn’t AI slop

Adobe announced that it will launch a web app for its Content Authenticity program in 2025, allowing creators to certify the authenticity of their works.
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Computing News

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These M4 MacBook Pro leaks are getting insane, and I don’t know what to believe anymore

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Microsoft Word may delete your files — here’s how to avoid it

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The Lunar keyboard mini-PC unfolded.

This tiny keyboard is hiding a secret inside

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A YouTuber with 11 million subscribers just unboxed the M4 MacBook Pro

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Jensen Huang at GTX 2020.

Nvidia’s CEO — yes, one person — is now worth more than all of Intel

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PNY RTX 4080 with the power connector attached.

These AMD and Nvidia release date updates are giving me whiplash

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Ray-Ban Meta glasses hit version 9.0, get new voice messaging

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I’m worried Apple will skip its October event – here’s what that means for the M4 MacBook Pro

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This Asus laptop handily beats the XPS 13 — and it’s cheaper

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It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown

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The HP Omen-16t Gaming Laptop.

The HP Omen gaming PC is 32% off, and it’s not even Prime Day yet

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PC gaming is more popular than ever — so why is it still so frustrating?

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Computing Guides

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How to update Nvidia drivers

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How to update AMD drivers to keep your PC running well

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How to install and upgrade GPU drivers in Windows 10

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How to speed up your graphics card

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How to switch browser tabs with your keyboard

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Computing Reviews

Half-Life Alyx looked crisp in a tethered connection to Vive Focus Vision.

I reviewed HTC’s new Vive Focus Vision, a lossless VR headset built for PC gaming

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Lian Li’s $70 small form factor case just became my daily driver

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Dell’s value-focused Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is almost great, but one thing holds it back

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PrivadoVPN review: the new budget VPN you can use for free

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Acer Predator Z57.

Acer Predator Z57 review: a monitor bigger than my desk

Canon's Pixma TR7020a is a low-cost, compact all-in-one printer with an ADF.

Canon Pixma TR7020a review: a budget all-in-one with an ADF

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The Asus ExpertBook P5 proves Lunar Lake laptops aren’t created equal

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Luke Larsen
Luke Larsen
Senior Editor, Computing

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.