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An OLED gaming monitor showing an HDR demo.

Brighter isn’t better for OLED monitors. An expert told me the surprising reason why

The most common criticism of OLED gaming monitors is that they don't get bright enough, but there's a good reason for that.
A developer points to a Mac screen while a Vision Pro rests on the desk.

Will the Vision Pro replace the Mac? Why Apple will have to tread carefully

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Here’s how the M3 Max chip compares to the most powerful Windows laptops

HP Spectre Foldable PC front view showing full length display and separate keyboard.

These were the laptop trends that dominated 2023

The Hyte Y60 with an RTX 4090 installed.

After this year, I finally understand why people buy prebuilt gaming PCs

Cooler Master Qube 500 PC case sitting on a coffee table.

I fell in love with this PC case that looks like a cheese grater

Students using Microsoft Office software on their laptops outside.

Best Microsoft Office deals: Get Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for free

Dell XPS 15 OLED on a table.

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

Overhead view of someone typing on a surface laptop.

PCs are back, baby

RTX 4090.

Nvidia and AMD GPUs work together better than you might think

Screenshot showing battery life in Windows.

How to keep your laptop battery healthy and extend its life

Fiio KB3 mechanical keyboard and DAC.

Fiio KB3 infuses a mechanical keyboard with a hi-res DAC

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Best Apple deals: AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, and MacBook

We've rounded up the best Apple deals on Apple Watches, iPads, iPhones, and MacBooks, as well as some must-have Apple accessories to pair with your new device.
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Malicious bots make up 73% of internet traffic, report says

The notable surge in malicious bots can be attributed to the growing availability of AI tools, particularly those associated with generative AI.
Asus Zenbook 14X OLED front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Stop spending so much money on your laptop

The days of affordable laptops being slow, cheaply built, and generally disappointing are long past. Today, you don't have to overspend to get a great laptop.
The HP Smart Tank 5101 isn't fast, but prints are inexpensive.

HP Smart Tank 5101 review: when paper jams hurt

We tested HP's Smart Tank 5101, an affordable all-in-one inkjet tank printer, to determine its long-term value and ease of use.
KTC G27P6 Black Friday gaming monitor deal

This KTC G27P6 gaming monitor proves great PC visuals don’t have to be expensive

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This KTC gaming monitor is available at a super crazy discount for Black Friday with industry-leading features. Come take a look.
Colt shoots an enemy off their feet in Deathloop.

How to check your fps (frames per second) in games on PC

If you want to see how your PC is performing, you need to check your fps, or frames per second, while playing games. Here's how to do it.
Alan Truly using a Quest 3 with a MacBook Air for work.

Can the Quest 3 replace my laptop for work? I found out the hard way

Meta's Quest 3 is faster, has sharper displays, and runs the latest software, so it should do more than just gaming. But is it usable for work?
Tech of the Week HTC Vive Tracker

HTC just fixed a major shortcoming of standalone VR headsets

HTC Vive announced new full-body trackers to animate your VRChat avatar and help sports trainers and game developers track movement.
HP Victus placed outside while displaying an attractive background.

This HP gaming laptop is discounted from $1,099 to $699

Walmart has taken a huge $400 off the HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop but you'll need to be quick with the deal ending soon.
Fitbit Versa Lite Review

The thinnest laptops you can buy

Laptops have been getting thinner in the last few years, to the point where some modern laptops are incredibly svelte. The thinnest of them is just 0.39 inches.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i on a desktop surface outside.

Best Lenovo laptop deals: Get a new workhorse from $180

If you're thinking about buying a new laptop, you should go for Lenovo laptop deals. Here are our favorite picks, and there's surely something for everyone.
A man holds the new Macbook Air (2022) in his hands.

M2 MacBook Air vs. M1 MacBook Air: things have changed

The M2 MacBook Air has more in common with the larger MacBook Pro, but how does it compare to its predecessor?
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 playing Cyberpunk 2077.

Best laptop deals: Save on HP, Lenovo, Dell and Apple

Are you in the market for a new laptop? Whether you're on a tight budget or you're willing to invest in a high-end device, check out the best laptop deals here.
A person using a HP ENVY x360 2-in-1 15.6-inch Touch-Screen Laptop sitting on a bed.

What is an RSS feed? Here’s why you should still use one

What is an RSS feed? You can follow many websites without going to the main site or social networking feeds. RSS feeds keep your finger on the pulse of the web.
An HP Omen 17 laptop on a desk.

Best 17-inch laptop deals: Big savings on big screens

If you want a large display on your next laptop, you should check out our favorite 17-inch laptop deals involving popular brands like Asus, HP, LG, and Razer.
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 $198

For devices that are both reliable and versatile, you might want to check out the best 2-in-1 laptop deals that we've rounded up across different retailers.
The Dell XPS laptop seen from behind, with the chassis half open.

Why the most powerful laptops of 2024 might not use Intel’s latest chips

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra Meteor Lake processors are just around the corner, but you won't find them in some of the best laptops.
Starfield running on the Asus ROG Ally.

Asus’ forgotten ROG Ally is now totally worth the money

The Asus ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 wasn't very good when it released, but a refreshed price makes it the best deal you can find on a handheld gaming PC.
A MacBook Air on a desk with an open book in front of it.

These are the 10 settings I always change on a new Mac

Every Mac has a bunch of settings you can change to radically improve how it works. Here’s what I adjust on each Mac I buy to get even more from my computer.
An illustration of Nvidia's Resizable Bar.

This essential GPU feature isn’t as simple as you think

Resizable Bar has become an essential feature for modern GPUs, but the more you dig into it, the more complicated it becomes.
The ChatGPT website on a laptop's screen as the laptop sits on a counter in front of a black background.

One year ago, ChatGPT started a revolution

Exactly one year ago, OpenAI put a little web app called ChatGPT on the internet for free.
HP Omen 45L logo on desktop.

This HP gaming PC with an RTX 4090 is $1,000 off right now

If you want one of the most powerful gaming PCs out there, this HP Omen 45L deal is going to be hard to beat.
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This Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop is 62% off right now

If you need an excellent business laptop, this deal on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 will be right up your alley.

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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.