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The About This Mac window showing storage usage, alongside a window offering suggestions on how to save storage spce in MacOS Monterey.

How to check the storage space on your Mac

Want to check how much disk space you have on your Mac? We’re here to help. We can even show you how to find more storage space for your Mac apps and files.
The Intel 12th-gen Mainboard upgrade for the Framework Laptop.

The real reason so many laptops have moved to soldered RAM

Soldered RAM is becoming very common in laptops of all shapes and sizes -- but is that a good thing?
RAM installed in slots.

How to check how much RAM you have on Windows and Mac

Knowing how much memory, or RAM, that your PC has can help you better plan which applications to install and use. Here's how to find out.
Thermal paste application on CPU.

How to apply and clean off thermal paste

If you're building a PC, you'll need to apply thermal paste to keep your CPU running cool. Here's how to apply new and clean off old thermal paste from your PC.
Memoji creation screen in Messages on Mac.

How to create a Memoji on a Mac

Want to add style and personality to your iPhone’s stockpile of emojis? Here’s how to make and use your very own Memojis.
New Surface Laptop Studio 2 with a Surface Pen.

The unsung hero behind the modernization of Windows laptops

We chat with Sensel about the technology behind haptic touchpads, look at some of their cool concepts, and more.
A family using the computer to browse Fios internet together.

How to create a bibliography in Word on Windows and Mac

What’s a college paper without a bibliography? Here’s how to use Microsoft Word to build a quick and easy bibliography for your next assignment or presentation.
Creating a Smart Playlist in Music on a MacBook.

How to create a Smart Playlist in Apple Music

A Smart Playlist is an amazing way to keep your Mac Music app packed with great songs and artists. Here’s how to make one.
A Yahoo mail inbox.

How to change your Yahoo password on desktop and mobile

Updating your Yahoo account password is very easy. Here’s instructions on how to do it on a desktop PC or mobile device.
Close up of the Chrome logo on the top of a Chromebook.

7 best Chromebooks for 2024: the best for every budget

Looking to buy a new laptop on a budget? Here are all the best Chromebooks in 2024. They're affordable, powerful, and highly capable.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 review: this one blew me away

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is a very strong entry in the 16-inch laptop class, with surprisingly good performance and a very nice mini-LED display.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.

What is CPU cache, and why is it so important for gaming?

CPU cache can have a big effect on processor and system performance. But what is cache, and what does it do? Read on to find out.
The Brother MFC-J1205W's off-white color looks nice in a home office.

No, you shouldn’t just buy whatever Brother printer is cheapest

Brother printers are great but don't rush a printer decision. A bad purchase causes frustration and waste, while costing you time and money.
Geekom A7 Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 for gaming showcased.
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This mini PC, and I do mean mini, has a Ryzen 7000 tucked inside for $200 off

The Geekom A7 Mini PC has a powerful Ryzen 7 tucked inside, with 64GB of DDR5 RAM, all in a case about the size of a book.
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This Lenovo ThinkPad laptop with 32GB of RAM is 35% off right now

Lenovo has a great deal on the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 which is perfect for business users. Here's what you need to know.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57-inch mini-LED gaming monitor placed on a desk.

Samsung’s crazy 57-inch curved 4K monitor is $700 off today

The 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor, which offers dual 4K Ultra HD resolution, is down to $1,800 from Samsung following a $700 discount.
Graphics card in the CLX Hathor PC.

These are the 10 best gaming PCs I’d recommend to anyone

We've reviewed dozens of gaming desktops, but only a select few are worthy of making it among the best gaming PCs in 2024.
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Get this Asus laptop with a year of Microsoft Office for $199

The Asus Vivobook Go L510MA, which comes with one year of Microsoft 365, is an excellent productivity tool that doesn't break the bank at $199 from Walmart.
A game playing on the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop.

Save $400 on this Razer gaming laptop with an RTX 4060

The Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop, which is powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, is on sale from Razer for $2,000 following a $400 discount.
A close-up of a computer monitor displaying a generic VPN.

Snag a year’s access to Norton’s ‘Secure VPN’ while it’s 75% off

Norton Secure VPN is a great way of ensuring your browsing activity is entirely secure and private. It's available at a great price right now.
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How to change margins in Google Docs

Adjusting your margins in Google Docs is actually pretty easy once you know how. In this guide, we'll show you how to change margins in Google Docs in two ways.
Microsoft word document.

How to alphabetize lists in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word can alphabetize lists with just a few quick keystrokes. Here's how to do it.
Microsoft word document.

How to build a table of contents in Microsoft Word

Inserting a table of contents in Microsoft Word provides an overview of the content. Here’s a guide on how to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word.
A Microsoft Excel icon in the dock on a Macbook.

How to alphabetize data in an Excel spreadsheet

Knowing how to alphabetize in Excel can be a real time-saver. Here, we look at how to alphabetize columns (and even rows) in an Excel spreadsheet.
The top corner of Gmail on a laptop screen.

How to delete your Gmail account (and what you need to know)

Whatever the reason for deleting your Gmail account, doing so is not a difficult process. Here’s a guide to help you along the way.
Copilot on a laptop on a desk.

Windows 11 might nag you about AI requirements soon

Microsoft is said to be working on strengthening Windows 11 to support upcoming advanced AI features.
Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

How to delete a file from Google Drive on desktop and mobile

Is it time to delete a file in Google Drive? With this handy guide by your side, you’ll be a deletion guru in five minutes or less!
Disney+ app on the iPad Air 5.

The best tablets in 2024: top 11 tablets you can buy now

Here are our picks for the best tablets in every category, so you can find the right one to fit your needs.
A PC built with the Hyte Nexus Link ecosystem.

Hyte made me fall in love with my gaming PC all over again

Hyte's impressive Nexus Link ecosystem will force you to think differently about how you plan and build your gaming PC.
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding an APU chip.

AMD’s upcoming APUs might destroy your GPU

The specs for AMD's upcoming Zen 5 APU lineup were just leaked, and we're looking at some impressive impressive built-in GPUs.
The Google Play Store, YouTube, and Google Docs installed on an Amazon Fire Max 11.

How to draw on Google Docs to add doodles, sketches, and more

Want to add some style and personality to your Google Docs files? Here’s a guide on how to add doodles, sketches, and other exciting media to your docs.
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook top down view showing keyboard and touchpad.

How to delete files on a Chromebook

Need to free up some space on your Chromebook? Here’s how to delete files on pretty much all Chromebook models.
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Amazon deals: TVs, laptops, headphones and more

Today's best Amazon deals include discounts on laptops, TVs, tablets, coffee makers, and even a handful of Apple products.
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The best laptop brands for 2024

The best laptops offer high performance, great looks, and solid build quality. When searching, it's smart to start with top brands. These are the best options.
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.