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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
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.
Computing
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

Computing
Mark Coppock
Computing
Mark Coppock
The HP Omen-16t Gaming Laptop.

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

Computing
Michael Bizzaco
Computing
Michael Bizzaco
amd ryzen 9000 retested dt respec

How AMD boosted Ryzen 9000 CPUs by 17% overnight

Computing
Jacob Roach
Computing
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

Computing
Andrew Tarantola
Computing
Andrew Tarantola
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Alienware AW2725QF.

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

Computing
Monica J. White
Computing
Monica J. White
Spotify on iPhone.

How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device

Music
Derek Malcolm
Music
Derek Malcolm
The HP 17-inch laptop on a white background.

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

Computing
Jennifer Allen
Computing
Jennifer Allen
Surfshark VPN on Mac protecting user data.

The 10 best VPN services for 2024, reviewed by experts

Computing
Alan Truly
Computing
Alan Truly
A person using the Asus TUF F15 gaming laptop.

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

Computing
Albert Bassili
Computing
Albert Bassili
Google Fiber logo on wall

Google (probably) made your internet faster

Computing
Kunal Khullar
Computing
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?

Computing
Andrew Tarantola
Computing
Andrew Tarantola
Original Series
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
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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
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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
Canon's imageClass MF753Cdw has a quick, full-duplex ADF.

The best all-in-one printers you can buy in 2024

Since working from home is the new norm for many people, having a printer on hand has gone from nice to necessity so you can print, scan, or fax as needed.
Alan Truly
AMD Ryzen processor going into a socket.

The best AMD processors for 2024

The best AMD CPUs are some of the best processors in the world, period. Here are our top AMD chips, whether you're a gamer, worker, or a little bit of both.
Jon Martindale
The Alienware Pro wireless gaming keyboard on a white background.

Limited time deal: Alienware wireless gaming keyboard at 30% off

The Alienware Pro wireless gaming keyboard may be the missing piece for your premium PC gaming setup. You can currently get it from Dell with a $60 discount.
Aaron Mamiit
ChatGPT's Canvas screen

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

OpenAI debuted a new Canvas feature for ChatGPT designed to rival Anthropic's Artifacts.
Andrew Tarantola
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

Pronto is a new AI tool that teaches you how to talk to other AI more effectively — in other words, how to get better at prompt engineering.
Willow Roberts
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

Best Buy Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Save 30% on laptops, TVs, phones

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.
John Alexander
Heatpaste buildup on a Ryzen 7000 CPU.

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

What is a CPU? That's not an existential question, but your device would be lost without it. Here's what it does and why picking the right one is so important.
Jon Martindale
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 laptop on a white background.

This Lenovo ThinkPad laptop is over $700 off today!

Optimize your workday with the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2, now on sale through the manufacturer for only $924 while supplies last.
Michael Bizzaco
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

The best CPU to pair with the RTX 4070 or 4070 Ti

If you have an RTX 4070 Ti or RTX 4070, you want to pair a strong CPU with either of them to get the best performance. Here are our top picks.
Jon Martindale
Dell XPS 13 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

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

OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in latest funding round

Thanks to $6.6 billion in funding and a $157 billion valuation, OpenAI is now one of the wealthiest private enterprises on the planet.
Andrew Tarantola
The Alienware m18 gaming laptop.

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 still available, even though Prime Day is over.
Albert Bassili
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Best Verizon Fios new customer deals: Get 2GB/s internet in your home

One of the easiest ways to save is by bundling your internet, landline, and TV services with Verizon Fios. We've got the best Verizon Fios deals right here.
Andrew Morrisey
The Phone Link app being used on a phone and laptop screen.

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

Microsoft's Phone Link app just made answering messages easier with Suggested Replies. Here is everything you need to know about the feature.
Judy Sanhz
A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

The best budget CPUs you can buy in 2024

The processor is arguably the most important component in any desktop computer, so it's tricky to pick out. Check out our roundup of the best budget CPUs.
Monica J. White
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is sold out everywhere — here’s what to buy instead

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has slowly evaporated from retailers, but there are still excellent gaming CPUs you can buy instead.
Jacob Roach
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Computing News

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

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

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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
AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card on an orange background.

Some of AMD’s best GPUs are now cheaper than ever

Computing
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X installed in a motherboard.

Some AMD motherboards are reportedly slashing SSD speeds

Computing
Nvidia CEO Jensen in front of a background.

Nvidia just released an open-source LLM to rival GPT-4

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RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

Nearly two years later, AMD’s RX 7000 GPUs don’t even make up 1% of Steam players

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Laptops

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

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

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Best Prime Day Deals

Prime Big Deal Days 2024 MacBook Deals: Big Savings on MacBook Air and Pro

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Best Buy deals: Save on laptops, TVs, appliances, and more

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Lenovo Flex 5i 14 2023 media mode showing display.

Best Buy is selling a great Lenovo student laptop for just $330 right now

Computing
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) front view showing display and keyboard.

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

The Dell XPS 13 9315 on a table against a window.

Best Dell laptop deals: Cheap laptops starting at $280

Computing
HP Dragonfly Pro front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

This HP Notebook is great for students, and it’s on sale with a $780 discount

Computing
GIGABYTE 16" Gaming Laptop Giveaway

Here’s your chance to win this Gigabyte gaming laptop — a $1,300 value

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Computing Guides

Spotify on iPhone.

How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device

Music
AMD Ryzen 9 3900x pins.

How to install an AMD processor

Computing
Coffee Lake

How to install an Intel processor

Computing
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

Computing
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?

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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

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

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) front view showing display and keyboard.

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

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

Asus ExpertBook P5 front view showing display and keyboard.

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.