Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: one step forward, one step back
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: one step forward, one step back
Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 9 is still solid, even if it's steps forward aren't as obvious as they should be.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: running to stand still
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: running to stand still
The Surface Laptop 5 ditches AMD as an option -- and the end result is a step back that puts it behind rivals.
These are the most common ways people break their laptops
These are the most common ways people break their laptops
The Secure Data Recovery service has shared details it has collected on the clumsiest states in the U.S. when it comes to laptops and smartphones.
This gorgeous triple-monitor stand can hold three 22-pound displays
This gorgeous triple-monitor stand can hold three 22-pound displays
Racing game fanatics and flight sim aficionados can finally get that immersed experience thanks to the Monoprice Dark Matter triple-monitor stand.
This computing breakthrough just transferred the entire internet’s traffic in 1 second
This computing breakthrough just transferred the entire internet’s traffic in 1 second
Researchers have made a huge breakthrough in data transmission via fiber optics by using a single computer chip to transfer 1.84 petabits of data per second
YouTube brings pinch to zoom and video navigation changes to everyone
YouTube brings pinch to zoom and video navigation changes to everyone
YouTube is getting a slight makeover and apparently that also means everyone is finally getting pinch to zoom.
Nvidia may already be moving on from the RTX 4090, and that’s bad news for gamers
Nvidia may already be moving on from the RTX 4090, and that’s bad news for gamers
Nvidia may be changing lanes and switching its focus away from the RTX 4090 and onto a different kind of graphics solution.
macOS Ventura launches with Stage Manager and redesigned apps
macOS Ventura launches with Stage Manager and redesigned apps
MacOS Ventura has finally exited beta and is now available to download for all.
This RTX 4090 GPU has a huge problem. It caught fire
This RTX 4090 GPU has a huge problem. It caught fire
There might be a problem with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, and it's bad enough that the power connector actually burned up.
Typos can get you hacked in latest cybersecurity threat
Typos can get you hacked in latest cybersecurity threat
Fake websites look just like the real ones, but steal your logins, harvest cryptocurrency, and infect your computer and phone in the latest cybersecurity threat.
The next Mac Pro could quadruple the M2 Max chip’s power
The next Mac Pro could quadruple the M2 Max chip’s power
The next Mac Pro is set to come with some of the most powerful desktop chips Apple has ever made, but we might have to wait until 2023 to finally see them.
How to set up Wallet and Apple Pay on Mac
How to set up Wallet and Apple Pay on Mac
You can make shopping and purchases a breeze on your computer. We’ll show you how to set Wallet and Apple Pay on Mac for a smoother checkout experience.
How to create multiple profiles for your Facebook account
How to create multiple profiles for your Facebook account
Facebook now lets you create multiple profiles for one Facebook account. Here's how to create a new profile.
The best Chromebook-compatible printers you can buy
The best Chromebook-compatible printers you can buy
Partly thanks to remote work and education, most printers on sale became compatible with the now-ubiquitous Chromebook.
HP Envy x360 13 (2022) review: an incredible laptop value
HP Envy x360 13 (2022) review: an incredible laptop value
The HP Envy x360 13 is a surprisingly affordable laptop given its excellent build, solid productivity performance, and good battery life. OLED is also a plus.
Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised
Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised
Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it.
Dell XPS 15 vs. Razer Blade 15: which to buy in 2022
Dell XPS 15 vs. Razer Blade 15: which to buy in 2022
The Dell XPS 15 and Razer Blade 15 are two 15-inch laptops with great and attractive builds. The Blade 15 is the faster performer, but there's a price.
How to use Microsoft Teams
How to use Microsoft Teams
Looking for a one-stop shop for your team's communication, file-sharing, and videoconferencing needs? Learn more about Microsoft Teams' free accounts today!
The best hard drive enclosures for 2022
The best hard drive enclosures for 2022
Hard drive enclosures come in all shapes and sizes. Here are the best enclosure models, with options for USB-C, durable, multiple drives, and smaller SSDs.
How to create a Smart Playlist in Apple Music
How to create a Smart Playlist in Apple Music
Wouldn’t you love a playlist that updates automatically as your favorite music changes? We’ll show you how to create a Smart Playlist in Apple Music on Mac.
10 longest videos on YouTube
10 longest videos on YouTube
If you were wondering how long a YouTube video can possibly be, check out this list of some of the longest videos on the platform.
Are Quest Pro’s virtual screens actually better than real monitors?
Are Quest Pro’s virtual screens actually better than real monitors?
The first impressions of using the Quest Pro's virtual screens indicate some impressive results.
AMD, please don’t make the same mistake with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D
AMD, please don’t make the same mistake with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D was the best gaming processor on the market, but only for about six months. Hopefully the Ryzen 7 7700X3D will have more time to shine.
This Lenovo gaming laptop with an RTX 3070 Ti has an unbelievable deal today
This Lenovo gaming laptop with an RTX 3070 Ti has an unbelievable deal today
If you want one of the best gaming laptops that's also inconspicuous enough to fit in an office, this Legion laptop is going for a steal.
How to create a Smart Folder on a Mac
How to create a Smart Folder on a Mac
Find the files you need quickly by making an automatically updating folder. We’ll show you how to create a Smart Folder on a Mac to easily see related items.
How to use ReBAR on Arc GPUs
How to use ReBAR on Arc GPUs
Intel's Arc gaming GPUs are here, and we're impressed — but there's one feature everyone needs to make sure is enabled. Here's how to turn on resizable BAR.
How your boss can spy on you with Slack, Zoom, and Teams
How your boss can spy on you with Slack, Zoom, and Teams
Worried about your boss spying on you through remote work apps like Slack, Zoom, or Teams? Here's what your company can see through popular apps like these.
How to use Midjourney to generate AI images
How to use Midjourney to generate AI images
AI-generated images have never been more popular, and Midjourney is one of the best tools. Here's how to access the AI and what to know about using it.
Newegg sent steel weights instead of an RTX 4090, customer claims
Newegg sent steel weights instead of an RTX 4090, customer claims
A customer purchased an RTX 4090 from Newegg, but got something very different in return.
Passwords are hard and people are lazy, new report shows
Passwords are hard and people are lazy, new report shows
Survey finds that online security is too difficult and most of us simply won't bother with multiple,strong and unique passwords.
How to find saved passwords on your Mac
How to find saved passwords on your Mac
Wondering how to find passwords on Mac? You have a couple of convenient places to access saved passwords on MacOS.
Apple’s lead designer is leaving the company just three years after replacing Ive
Apple’s lead designer is leaving the company just three years after replacing Ive
Apple is experiencing an internal shake-up as a keymember of its hardware development department announced their departure from the company.
Thanks, I hate it: Someone installed macOS on a Steam Deck
Thanks, I hate it: Someone installed macOS on a Steam Deck
One brave Reddit user has continued the noble tradition of putting macOS in places it shouldn’t be by installing it on a Steam Deck. The results are … mixed.
Is Microsoft’s new PC cleaner just an Edge ad in disguise?
Is Microsoft’s new PC cleaner just an Edge ad in disguise?
Microsoft really wants you to use the Edge browser, so much so that it has tied it to PC optimization in a new settings app.
Senior Editor, Computing
Luke Larsen is the Computing 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.