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Best Acer laptop deals: From Chromebooks to gaming laptops

There are a lot of great laptop brands to pick from, but Acer makes a lot of solid and budget-friendly options.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

A forced Windows update is coming next month

The HP 17t-cn300 17.3-inch laptop against a white background.

The classic HP 17-inch laptop just got a 50% price cut

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OpenAI could increase subscription prices to as much as $2,000 per month

A credit card is passed from one person to another.

Credit card info for 1.7 million users leaked in huge breach

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger presents Intel's roadmap including Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake.

Intel Arrow Lake gets possible pricing and release date

The CLX Horus on a white background.

Target slashed the price of this CLX gaming PC with RTX 4080

Microsoft Excel opened on a desktop computer.

How to freeze rows and columns in Excel

A mini PC sitting in front of the PS5.

Sorry, but the PS5 Pro is worth $700

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

The PS5 Pro just stole the best feature of PC gaming

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These GIGABYTE monitor deals are off the charts — save up to $200

The Glorious GMMK 3 among several accessories.

This could be the last keyboard I’d ever need

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Here’s how to quickly and easily convert a PDF to Excel

Excel gives you tons of options for editing, but what if your file is a PDF? Here's how to convert a PDF into an Excel file with ease. Just follow these steps.
An Excel employee database.

How to use VLOOKUP in Excel

The VLOOKUP function is one of the most useful when pulling information from an Excel database. Here's how it works and how you can start using it in your work.
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How to lock cells in Excel

Locking cells in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is among the most commonly used functions. Here’s a guide on how to lock cells in Excel.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel Arrow Lake: everything we know about the 15th-gen chips

Intel Arrow Lake is slated to launch in 2024, even if that wasn't the original plan. Here's everything we know about Arrow Lake so far.
RAM inside the Starforge Navigator.

Best RAM deals: Discounted 16GB and 32GB from Corsair, Crucial

RAM is one of the most important parts of a computer for a smooth experience, and if you're thinking of an upgrade, check out these deals.
The Dell XPS 13 9315 on a table against a window.

Best Dell laptop deals: Cheap laptops starting at $500

If you're on the hunt for Dell laptop deals, we've rounded up the best ones here. Get the Dell XPS 13 for much cheaper than usual, along with other models.
Dell XPS 15 OLED on a table.

Best Dell XPS deals: Save on Dell XPS 13, Dell XPS 15 and Dell XPS 17

We've rounded up the best Dell XPS deals on laptops that are available right now, so don't miss this opportunity to enjoy huge discounts.
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57% of the internet may already be AI sludge

According to a new study, 57% of content on the internet today is either AI-generated or translated using an AI algorithm.
Front and back views of the Asus E410 14-inch laptop against a white background.

Hurry! You only have a few hours to buy this Asus laptop for $110

The Asus E410 laptop won't amaze anyone with its basic performance, but it may prove to be a dependable daily driver. It's down to just $110 from Best Buy.
The front view of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 4K curved gaming monitor.

This Samsung gaming monitor is usually $1,100 — today it’s $450

The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 4K curved gaming monitor is down to only $450 for the Samsung Discover event, but the offer will only be available today.
An upscaled image of the Meta Quest 3S from the Quest Link app.

Meta just accidentally revealed its next VR headset

Check out Meta's leak of an official image of the Quest 3S, which gives confirmation of a budget version of the popular Quest 3 mixed reality headset.
Greg Joswiak presents the iPhone 16 Pro at Apple's 'It's Glowtime' iPhone 16 event in September 2024.

Here’s why Macs were a no-show at today’s Apple event

Amid the iPhones and Apple Watches, the Mac was absent from Apple’s Glowtime event. What happened and when will we see new Macs? Here’s what you need to know.
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What is Microsoft Edge and how to use it

Wondering if you should use Microsoft Edge on your computer? We’ll explain the web browser and its history along with how to use it and make it your own.
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How to merge and unmerge cells in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel has numerous powerful data analysis functions, but sometimes you need to do something simple like merge some cells. Here's how.
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Best iPad deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini

Whether you want an iPad Mini, iPad Pro, or the classic iPad, we'll help you. Save on iPads with our up-to-date list of the best iPad deals and sales.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4's Cover Screen.

Best Samsung Galaxy deals: S24, Buds, Watches and more

We've gathered the best Samsung Galaxy deals for you to shop right now, which include discounts on the Galaxy Buds 2, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and more.
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Best Lenovo laptop deals: Save on Yoga and ThinkPad laptops

If you need a new laptop, you should take advantage of Lenovo's discounts. There are loads of Lenovo laptop deals out there, so we've gathered our top picks.
Apple M1 MacBook Air open on a desk with plants in the background.

Best Buy laptop deals: Cheap laptops starting at $150

Best Buy is one of the best places to buy a laptop online, and with these Best Buy laptop deals it's one of the best places to save on a new laptop as well.
A purse made out of a GT 730 GPU.

The viral ‘GPU purse’ costs $1,024 — but you can make your own for $40

A $1,000 purse made out of a discarded GT 730 GPU is going viral, but you can slap one together for about $40 on your own.
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The best password managers for 2024

The internet can be a scary place, especially without a proper password manager. Here's a list of the best password managers you can get right now.
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I tried to settle the dumbest debate in PC gaming

The conversation around borderless and fullscreen games is surprisingly complicated, and I set out to put the debate to rest once and for all.
Doom Eternal running on the ROG Swift PG27AQDP.

Asus just released my new favorite gaming monitor

We've seen a slew of new OLED gaming monitors, but Asus' ROG Swift PG27AQDP marks a massive leap forward for image quality and motion clarity.

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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.