Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Computing

Computing

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.

Explore More

Luke Larsen
Luke Larsen
Senior Editor, Computing
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

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

The M4 MacBook Pro leaks just keep on coming. This time, it has allegedly been fully unboxed and benchmarked in a YouTube video.
Computing
Willow Roberts
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

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

Computing
Alex Blake
Computing
Alex Blake
Jensen Huang at GTX 2020.

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

Computing
Jacob Roach
Computing
Jacob Roach
A custom keyboard sitting among keycaps and switches.

Here are the 10 best gaming keyboards I’d recommend to anyone in 2024

Computing
Jacob Roach
Computing
Jacob Roach
The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

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

Computing
Mark Coppock
Computing
Mark Coppock
Best Prime Day Deals

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

Deals
Aaron Mamiit
Deals
Aaron Mamiit
PNY RTX 4080 with the power connector attached.

These AMD and Nvidia release date updates are giving me whiplash

Computing
Monica J. White
Computing
Monica J. White
Phil Nickinson wearing the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses while talking into an iPhone.

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

Computing
Phil Nickinson
Computing
Phil Nickinson
Best Prime Day Deals

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

Computing
John Alexander
Computing
John Alexander
Beautiful RGB gaming PC.

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

Computing
Albert Bassili
Computing
Albert Bassili
Dell XPS 13 9345 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

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

Computing
Jennifer Allen
Computing
Jennifer Allen
The TUF Gaming 14 laptop being played on a wooden table.

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

Computing
Aaron Mamiit
Computing
Aaron Mamiit
Original Series
Walmart store logo at night.

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

Walmart Prime Day deals are sticking around longer than the officially labeled Amazon ones. Here are the best offers still available.
Aaron Mamiit
Best Prime Day Deals Printers

Prime Big Deal Days printer deals: laser, inkjet and photo printers

Here, we have shared the best Prime Day printer deals to shop today! Get all-in-ones, ink jet, and laser printers at a price that you can't get just any day.
Albert Bassili
graphics card shortage

How to overclock your graphics card GPU

Learning how to overclock your graphic card GPU can be simple. With the right tools and a little patience, you can overpower your graphics card in no time.
Jon Martindale
RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

12 best graphics cards of 2024: the GPUs I’d recommend for any gaming PC

Your gaming PC needs one of the best graphics cards for high frame rates, and we've reviewed all of the leading options from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.
Jacob Roach
From Our Partners
Surfshark
In partnership with Surfshark
Surfshark CleanWeb merges ad blocking and a VPN to stop hidden digital horrors
MSI
In partnership with MSI
MSI Claw A1M is one hell of a gaming PC with best-in-class power, cooling, more
TORRAS
In partnership with TORRAS
TORRAS COOLiFY Cyber offers ultimate personal cooling to beat the summer heat
Beatbot
In partnership with Beatbot
Beatbot's new intelligent robotic pool skimmer: Hands-on with the iSkim Ultra
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Next-gen Macs with M4 silicon could be here in November

The next wave of Mac machines with the M4 silicon — which includes a refresh for the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini lines — could hit the shelves in November.
Nadeem Sarwar
The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

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

Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?
Mark Coppock
The HP Omen-16t Gaming Laptop.

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

Hurry! As part of this HP Flash Sale, you’ll be able to order the HP OMEM Gaming Laptop for $950. That’s a $500 discount!
Michael Bizzaco
amd ryzen 9000 retested dt respec

How AMD boosted Ryzen 9000 CPUs by 17% overnight

AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs didn't get off to a great start, but a bundle of updates have delivered basically a generational improvement overnight.
Jacob Roach
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in Headline style are worn by a model.

From Open AI to hacked smart glasses, here are the 5 biggest AI headlines this week

Between OpenAI's $6.6 million funding round and some privacy-invading Meta Smart Glasses, we saw a scary number of developments in the AI space this week.
Andrew Tarantola
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Alienware AW2725QF.

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

I'm a huge PC gamer. That doesn't mean that there aren't still things that annoy me. Game devs, take note.
Monica J. White
Spotify on iPhone.

How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device

Is it time to part ways with your Spotify Premium account? Here’s how to cancel your Spotify subscription on your desktop PC and mobile devices.
Derek Malcolm
The HP 17-inch laptop on a white background.

The classic 17-inch HP laptop has a 50% discount today

HP has a huge discount on its HP 17-inch laptop and the device is perfect for all your most essential needs.
Jennifer Allen
Surfshark VPN on Mac protecting user data.

The 10 best VPN services for 2024, reviewed by experts

It's scary knowing your data might not be private. VPNs help shield your online activities. To help you pick the right one, these are the best VPN services.
Alan Truly
A person using the Asus TUF F15 gaming laptop.

This budget gaming laptop from Asus just got a $200 price cut

This Asus TUF F15 comes with an RTX 4060 and an Intel Core i7-13620H, all for just $999, so be sure to check out these deal before it expires.
Albert Bassili
Google Fiber logo on wall

Google (probably) made your internet faster

A new report shows that when Google Fiber enters a market, it boosts overall internet speeds for all providers, driving competitors to enhance their services.
Kunal Khullar
A lady holding a pocket-sized bear on a deck overlooking the ocean

Who needs Sora when you’ve got Meta Movie Gen?

Meta unveiled its Movie Gen video AI on Friday, which can create 16 second videos complete with sound effects and ambient noise.
Andrew Tarantola
AMD Ryzen 9 3900x pins.

How to install an AMD processor

Learning how to install an AMD processor is little different from any other desktop chip, but there are a couple of additional considerations to take in the process. But it needn't be difficult. Just follow this step by step guide and your new AMD CPU will be powering your system in now time.
Jon Martindale
Coffee Lake

How to install an Intel processor

Learning how to install an Intel CPU is the first step in building your new PC and it's going to be great. Don't sweat touching the heart of your system. CPUs are more robust than you think and with a few tips and tricks, the installation process can be smoother than you might think.
Jon Martindale
Apple's Craig Federighi demonstrates the iPhone Mirroring feature in macOS Sequoia at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

How to use iPhone Mirroring on your Mac

Apple’s iPhone Mirroring app is a great way to use your iPhone right from your Mac. It’s full of great features -- here’s your guide to using them all.
Alex Blake
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

If you want to buy an RTX 4090, now might be your last chance

More reports are coming out that Nvidia has discontinued the RTX 4090, so now might be your last chance to score the card at a reasonable price.
Jacob Roach
The Razer Blade 14 and 18 on a table.

Nvidia might finally fix its VRAM problem — but it will take time

Nvidia might be fixing one of the biggest problems with its graphics cards, but it's going to take some time.
Monica J. White
Asus ProArt PX13 front view showing display and keyboard.

Asus pits AMD’s performance against Intel’s efficiency

The Asus ProArt PX13 was one of the first with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 chipsets, and goes up against the Asus Zenbook S 14 with Intel's Lunar Lake. Which is better?
Mark Coppock
1234567
Next
All Topics

Computing News

ChatGPT's Canvas screen

ChatGPT’s new Canvas feature sure looks a lot like Claude’s Artifacts

Computing
a phone displaying the ChatGPT homepage on a beige bbackground.

New AI tool can tell you how to get what you want — from other AIs

Computing
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman standing on stage at a product event.

OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in latest funding round

Computing
The Phone Link app being used on a phone and laptop screen.

Windows 11 can now use AI to respond to your text messages

Computing
A woman paints while talking on her Google Pixel 7 Pro.

Google expands its AI search function, incorporates ads into Overviews on mobile

Computing
Bladur's Gate 3 being played on the M3 MacBook Air.

An all-glass MacBook? Here’s what Apple thinks it would look like

Computing
The cold plate and heat pipes on the Noctua NH-D15 G2 CPU cooler.

Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs might run into cooling trouble

Computing
A demonstration of Gemini Live on a Google Pixel 9.

Google’s Gemini Live now speaks nearly four-dozen languages

Computing
More News

Laptops

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

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

Computing
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

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

Computing
The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

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

Computing
Best Prime Day Deals

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

Computing
Dell XPS 13 9345 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

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

Computing
The TUF Gaming 14 laptop being played on a wooden table.

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

Computing
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Next-gen Macs with M4 silicon could be here in November

Computing
The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

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

Computing
More Laptops

Computing Guides

Heatpaste buildup on a Ryzen 7000 CPU.

What is a CPU? Here’s everything you need to know

Computing
copilot pro logo

Copilot Pro: how to use Microsoft’s advanced AI sidekick

Computing
Apple's Craig Federighi discusses macOS at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

Apple October Mac event: everything we expect to be announced

Computing
AMD Rizen CPU 3 next to box

Do CPUs require drivers?

Computing
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.

When should you upgrade your CPU?

Computing
Over the shoulder view of a person using a Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop.

What is CPU usage, and how to fix high CPU usage

Computing
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

What CPU do I have? Here’s how to easily check

Computing
Acer ROG Strix Review CPU

How to check your CPU temperature

Computing
More Guides

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

The Lian Li A3-mATX case in white with mesh side panel.

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

PrivadoVPN is running with the settings window open on a PC monitor.

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

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Acer Predator Z57.

Acer’s 57-inch ultrawide is the most insane monitor I’ve ever reviewed

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

The Surfshark extension is running in the Edge browser on a PC monitor.

Surfshark review: a fast streaming VPN for all your devices

The Hyte Keeb TKL keyboard sitting on a desk.

Hyte Keeb TKL review: a keyboard for the fans

The Razer Black Widow V4 Pro 75% sitting on a pink background.

Razer Black Widow V4 Pro 75% Wireless review: What was Razer thinking?

More Reviews

Trending Downloads

download office for windows

Download Office for Windows

download flash player for windows

Download Flash Player for Windows

download express vpn for windows

Download Express VPN for Windows

download nordvpn for mac

Download NordVPN for Mac

download google earth for mac

Download Google Earth for Mac

More trending downloads
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.