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Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive

Get 20% off this 4TB external hard drive for PC, Mac, PS5, andXbox

The Seagate Portable 4TB external hard drive, which works with most systems, is on sale from Amazon with a 20% discount that pulls its price down to just $100.
Baseus Blade 2 65W power bank for laptops kept on a green couch.

I needed to buy a new MacBook. Here’s why I bought a power bank instead

My MacBook Pro's battery is dying, but this 65W power bank is helping me from shelling out $250 to Apple.
Surfshark interface displayed on a Mac screen.

Is there a Surfshark free trial? What you need to know

Looking to sign up for one of the best VPNs? We've got the scoop on the Surfshark free trial right here, along with answers to other questions you might have.
Midjourney River image.

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.
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

How to jailbreak ChatGPT: get it to really do what you want

Jailbreaking ChatGPT opens it up beyond its safeguards, letting it do and say almost anything. From insults to deliberate lies, here's how to jailbreak ChatGPT.
Press image of the Samsung ViewFinity S9 studio monitor.

The 6 best Apple Studio Display alternatives in 2024

The Apple Studio Display is the company's cheaper alternative to the Pro XDR Display. However, there are still cheaper, and often better, monitors to consider.
An AMD Ryzen 7000 processor slotted into a motherboard.

AMD vs. Intel: the rivalry has never been more fierce

AMD and Intel are the two long-standing processor competitors. Which of these PC must-haves should you put in your machine? We examine both brands to find out.
A person using Outlook on a Macbook.

How to recall an email in Outlook on Windows and Mac

Recalling a message is one of the most useful features of Microsoft Outlook. Here's how to recall an email you didn't mean to send in Outlook on desktop.
A person using a MacBook Air connected to two monitors.

How to connect two displays to a MacBook Air

You can connect multiple displays to your Apple Silicon MacBook Air for a more productive workspace, regardless of which model you have. Here’s how it’s done.
Corsair ML120 Fans

The best PC fans

The best PC fans are quiet, look good, and move plenty of air. All of our favorite fans will do a great job of keeping your PC cool while staying whisper quiet.
The Dell Ultrasharp 27 4K monitor on a table.

4 monitors you should buy instead of the Apple Studio Display

The Apple Studio Display is a great monitor -- if only it wasn't so expensive. Here are some options you should consider first.
RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

This new GPU feature is ‘a whole new paradigm’ for PC gaming

Microsoft has introduced a whole new paradigm to DirectX with Work Graphs, and it's something every PC gamer should be excited about.
The Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One on a desk next to a keyboard.

This Dell all-in-one PC just dropped to its best price of the year

The Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One PC, which features a 23.8-inch Full HD screen built into its body, is available from Dell at $250 off, so it's down to $550.
Dell XPS 17 9720 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell’s clearance sale has an XPS 13 for $599 and $700 off the XPS 17

Ahead of the arrival of new Dell XPS laptops, the Dell XPS 13 and the Dell XPS 17 are in Dell's clearance sale with discounts of $200 and $700, respectively.
A person wearing Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

I’m replacing my normal glasses with smart glasses. Here’s why

I'm going to try living day-to-day with the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses instead of my regular non-smart glasses. Here's why, and what I hope to learn.

How to tell if someone is using your Wi-Fi (and kick them off)

Is your internet connection running slowly? One of your neighbors might be stealing your Wi-Fi. Here's how to tell and what you should do if you find a problem.
Split screen feature on Windows 11.

How to split your screen on Windows 11

Windows 11 takes the excellent Snap Assist functionality of Windows 10 and bumps it up a notch. Here we explain how to split your screen in Windows 11.
Microsoft's AI Copilot being used in various Microsoft Office apps.

Copilot: how to use Microsoft’s own version of ChatGPT

Formerly Bing Chat, Microsoft Copilot is a feature-filled AI chatbot that is packed with great features. Here’s everything you need to know about the platform.
RTX 4070 seen from the side.

Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics cards: news, release date, price, and more

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards are undoubtedly going to rival some of the best GPUs. Here's what we know about them.
The Google Gemini AI logo.

How to use Google Gemini, the main challenger to ChatGPT

Here is everything you need to know about Google's AI chatbot Gemini and how to use the service.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

2 gaming laptops you should buy instead of the Razer Blade

The Razer Blade is an iconic line of gaming laptops. But there two much cheaper options you should consider.
The Steam Deck OLED sitting in a case.

The Steam Deck OLED needs burn-in protection

The Steam Deck OLED is a fantastic device, but new burn-in testing reveals just how critical prevention features are.
The MacBook Air on a white table.

Apple quietly backtracks on the MacBook Air’s biggest issue

The new MacBook Air M3 has two NAND chips for the SSD storage, meaning it is faster than the previous models with M3 chip.
HP Victus placed outside while displaying an attractive background.

This HP gaming laptop is discounted from $800 to $500

Best Buy has a great deal on a HP Victus gaming laptop which makes it the perfect choice for gamers on a tight budget.
An open HP Spectre x360 16 sits on a table, angled so that the screen and keyboard can be seen.

Best HP laptop deals: Get a 17-inch workhorse for $280 and more

HP is one of the best laptop brands, so there's always high demand for HP laptop deals. To help narrow down the choices, we've rounded up our favorite bargains.
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ARMOR 11G OC review

Modders just gave old Nvidia GPUs a big upgrade

Modders have cracked an essential GPU feature that was previously unavailable on Nvidia's older graphics cards.
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor.

I compared all of AMD’s V-cache CPUs to see which you should buy

The 7950X3D, 7900X3D and 7800X3D are arguably the most exciting CPUs of the Zen 4 generation. They're all good at gaming, but which is the best? Let's find out.
The RX 7800 XT graphics card with the ReSpec logo.

AMD needs to fix this one problem with its next-gen GPUs

AMD's latest graphics cards have been a turning point for Team Red, but there's still one lingering issue that needs to be addressed in the next generation.
The Meletrix Boog75 keyboard on a pink background.

This is the best gaming keyboard I’ve ever used — and you’ve never heard of it

The Meletrix Boog75 is, hands down, the best gaming keyboard you can buy. It's just a shame that a big chunk of gamers probably haven't heard of it.
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i gaming PC sitting on a table.

Prebuilt vs. custom PC: How to know which is right for you

Should you buy a prebuilt PC or a custom computer to put together yourself? We'll explore the pros and cons and help you decide.
Apple MacBook-review-speakers

Spinning wheel? How to stop your Mac from freezing

It’s annoying if your Mac keeps freezing, but it’s possible to fix. We give you all the details in this guide to fixing problems if your Mac is frozen.
A man using a PC to view an Excel spreadsheet.

How to shut down a computer with keyboard shortcuts

Need to turn your PC off fast? Keyboard shortcuts can help you immediately choose the sort of shutdown you want to use. Here's how to use them on Windows.
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

The best budget gaming laptops you can buy in 2024

Gaming laptops can get expensive, so we've come up with some of the best budget gaming laptops, especially if you your budget is under $1,000.
Three Gigabyte Aorus monitors over a colorful background.

Gigabyte just upped its OLED monitor game

Gigabyte's upcoming lineup of QD-OLED monitors just received an update that will help them compete against models from MSI and Asus.
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.