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The RTX 4090 inside the Fractal Terra case.

This free app is just what my small form factor PC needed

The new app Camomile claims to lower your CPU temperatures without impacting performance. I put that claim to the test.
Hand typing on a laptop keyboard.

Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts everyone should know

A man using a PC to view an Excel spreadsheet.

How to create a drop-down list in Excel on Windows and Mac

A person using a laptop while lounging on a couch.

How to password-protect an Excel file on Windows and Mac

The Asus ZenBook S14 late 2024 model in Scandinavian White showcased at IFA 2024.

The 6 laptops that blew me away at IFA 2024

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Best desktop computer deals: The cheapest PC deals today

Apple Mac Mini 2018

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

The Dell XPS 14 open on a wooden table.

The price of the Dell XPS 14 laptop just dropped by over $500

Apple Mac Studio and Studio Display.

Best Apple Studio Display deals: Save $299 on 5K monitors

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 laptop sits on a small desk folded like a tent.

Best 2-in-1 laptop deals: Turn your laptop into a tablet for $349

Lenovo 100E Laptop G2

Target is selling Lenovo Chromebooks for $100, with a catch

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s with Windows 11 displayed and on a white background.

This Lenovo ThinkPad is 53% off, the biggest discount in Lenovo’s sale

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Acer Nitro V

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

Support for Windows 11 22H2 is ending soon and Microsoft will be automatically initiating an update on eligible machines 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

The popular HP Laptop 17t with the 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor just got a 50% discount from HP that brings its price all the way down to only $420.
a phone displaying the ChatGPT homepage on a beige bbackground.

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

A new report claims that OpenAI is facing financial difficulties that could result in a monumental price hike.
A credit card is passed from one person to another.

Credit card info for 1.7 million users leaked in huge breach

Payment gateway provider Slim CD has been hit with a data breach where 1.7 million individuals had their sensitive data leaked to hackers.
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

Those who hoped to see Intel Arrow Lake hit the market within the month might be disappointed, and price leaks won't make them any happier.
The CLX Horus on a white background.

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

The CLX Horus gaming PC is stacked with high-end hardware including the latest 4080 graphics card, masses of storage, and 64GB RAM. It's on sale now at Target.
Microsoft Excel opened on a desktop computer.

How to freeze rows and columns in Excel

Looking for a way to make your Excel spreadsheets read more clearly? Why not try freezing some of the rows and columns. Here’s how.
A mini PC sitting in front of the PS5.

Sorry, but the PS5 Pro is worth $700

The PS5 Pro is insanely expensive at $700, but compared to buying a gaming PC, it's shockingly worth the price.
Marvel's Spider-Man running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

The PS5 Pro just stole the best feature of PC gaming

Sony's updated PS5 Pro is more powerful, but it comes with a unique feature ripped straight from the playbook of PC gaming.
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These GIGABYTE monitor deals are off the charts — save up to $200

Looking for a bigger primary monitor? Want a secondary monitor or an extra for your laptop? These GIGABYTE monitor deals are insane. Don't miss out.
The Glorious GMMK 3 among several accessories.

Glorious GMMK 3 review: the last keyboard you’ll ever need?

Glorious has finally released the GMMK 3, and it goes far beyond being just another mechanical keyboard. It wants to be the last keyboard you ever buy.
Spreadsheet on a laptop on a table.

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.
A person using a laptop that displays various Microsoft Office apps.

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.
a cgi word bubble.

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.

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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.