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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, macOS, laptops, Macs, 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 Surface Laptop 7th Edition on a white table.

9 best laptops of 2024: tested and reviewed

Looking for the best laptops to buy in 2024? We've tested and reviewed top laptops, Chromebooks, and MacBooks to help you choose.
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Luke Larsen
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i on a desktop surface outside.

The Legion Pro 7i, an 8 out of 10 laptop, has a $758 price cut at Lenovo

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Jennifer Allen
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Jennifer Allen
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

The classic Lenovo ThinkPad X1 has a crazy deal today — save $1,300!

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Jennifer Allen
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Jennifer Allen
The Asus TUF Gaming GT502

Asus’ new fish-tank-style case looks gorgeous

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Kunal Khullar
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Kunal Khullar
The Skytech Blaze 4 at a side angle on a white background.

This prebuilt PC from Skytech with RTX 4070 Ti is $300 off, with a bonus

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Jennifer Allen
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Jennifer Allen
A PC monitor shows NordVPN and Proton VPN pricing in a split-screen.

I compared two of the most popular VPNs to see which is worth it

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Alan Truly
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Alan Truly
macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

macOS Sequoia may be breaking important security tools

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Judy Sanhz
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Judy Sanhz
An Alienware m16 gaming laptop in use on a desk, playing Baldur's Gate III.

Best gaming laptop deals: Alienware, Razer, Asus and more

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Albert Bassili
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Albert Bassili
A woman with headphones using the HyperX QuadCast gaming microphone.

This USB mic and headset combo is perfect for streaming, and 50% off

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Jennifer Allen
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Jennifer Allen
The Skytech Shadow 4 on a white background.

This Skytech prebuilt gaming PC just dropped below $1,000

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Jennifer Allen
Computing
Jennifer Allen
The Dell Chromebook 3180 on a white background.

If you don’t mind buying used, you can get a Dell Chromebook for $70 at Walmart

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Aaron Mamiit
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Aaron Mamiit
The M3 MacBook Air in front of a window.

The MacBook Air M4 could launch sooner than we thought

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Willow Roberts
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Willow Roberts
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Best Buy just slashed the price of this CLX gaming PC with RTX 4080

Level up your gameplay with the incredible CLX Gaming Desktop. Save $900 today when you order this RTX 4080-powered PC through Best Buy.
Michael Bizzaco
A video call in Microsoft Teams is displayed on a laptop.

How to record a Microsoft Teams meeting

Knowing how to record a Microsoft Teams meeting can be super useful if you want to go back over what you've talked about. Here's how to do it.
Tyler Lacoma
The Tecno Megamini G1 sitting on a table.

This beautiful mini PC has problems, but I love it anyway

Through a collaboration between Tecno and Geekom, the Megamini G1 delivers performance far above what its specs would suggest.
Jacob Roach
A cockpit view in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs 64GB of RAM for ‘ideal’ specs

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally has system requirements, and they call for 64GB of RAM for an ideal playing experience.
Jacob Roach
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A new report about the upcoming AMD Strix Halo APUs shows what appears to be a very powerful GPU. That's good news for next-gen consoles.
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How to use Microsoft Word: a tutorial for beginners

If you’re new to Microsoft Word, it can be a little intimidating when you first open it. Here’s how to use Word.
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How to use Microsoft PowerPoint on a monitor.

How to use Microsoft PowerPoint

If you’re new to Microsoft PowerPoint, it can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, this beginner’s guide walks you through the basics of how to use PowerPoint.
Sandy Writtenhouse
macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

There’s so much more to macOS Sequoia than just Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is dominating the headlines, but there's over 50 smaller changes coming macOS Sequoia that you'll want to know about.
Luke Larsen
The Acemagician mini gaming PC on a white background.

This mini gaming PC with a Ryzen 9 CPU is on sale for under $500

Want a cool looking mini gaming PC for occasional sessions? This Acemagician mini gaming PC is the solution and it's $100 off at Amazon.
Jennifer Allen
The HP Victus 15 gaming laptop against a white backdrop.

This HP gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is on sale for just $600

Walmart has cut the price of a budget-friendly HP Victus gaming laptop making it great value for gamers keeping costs down.
Jennifer Allen
Kratos fights an end game boss in God of War Ragnarok.

God of War Ragnarok on PC punished my 8GB graphics card

God of War Ragnarok is out on PC, but if you're running a GPU with 8GB of VRAM, you might run into some issues with performance.
Jacob Roach
Someone using a Mac Mini while sitting at a desk.

The Mac Mini with M2 chip is on sale at Best Buy today

Best Buy has cut the price on the Mac mini M2 bringing it down by another $100 and making it an even more affordable entry point to macOS.
Jennifer Allen
The Alienware m16 R2 on a white desk.

The Alienware m16 R2 is on sale at Dell, and it’s a better pick than the x16

The Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop is a hefty device but one packed with power and available on sale at a great price right now at Dell.
Jennifer Allen
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft just released its ‘unified gateway to Windows’ for Mac

Microsoft has officially launched its new Windows app, allowing users of various Cloud PC services to access Windows all from one app.
Willow Roberts
Apple Intelligence features.

Apple Intelligence: Here’s everything we know so far

Apple Intelligence is Apple's take on AI, and it's coming to a device near you very soon.
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Windscribe VPN's cramped but well-designed Windows app is open on a PC monitor.

Windscribe review: build your own plan with this unique VPN

I tested Windscribe, a VPN with a free service, low-cost plans, and a malware blocker. I explored its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value.
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The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

9 best 2-in-1 laptops in 2024: tested and reviewed

The 2-in-1 market has exploded over the last several years, with convertible notebooks and tablets of all kinds. Here are the best models available.
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The Dell XPS 14 open on a wooden table.

The redesigned Dell XPS 14 laptop has a $450 price cut today

The Dell XPS 14 is a stylish and powerful laptop. Consistently popular, it's on sale right now so you can save $450 off a high-end spec at Dell right now.
Jennifer Allen
Windows 12 concept.

I’m in love with this highly aesthetic Windows 12 concept design

A concept designer has redesigned Windows into something far more eye-pleasing.
Judy Sanhz
The Microsoft Office app on PC.

How much is Microsoft Office?


Microsoft 365 is now Microsoft Office, and it comes with a range of useful applications. You do have to pay for it though. Here's how much it costs.
Michael Archambault
OLED demo on the HP Omen Transcend 14.

The 14-inch HP Omen Transcend gaming laptop is $400 off

Take your favorite PC games on the go with the HP Omen Transcend, and save $400 when you grab this gaming laptop through Best Buy!
Michael Bizzaco
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

The Alienware Aurora R16 with RTX 4090 is almost $1,000 off

Dominate all your favorite online multiplayer matches with the incredible Alienware Aurora R16 with RTX 4090, now on sale for $3,700 when you buy through Dell!
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Computing News

The Asus TUF Gaming GT502

Asus’ new fish-tank-style case looks gorgeous

Computing
macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

macOS Sequoia may be breaking important security tools

Computing
The M3 MacBook Air in front of a window.

The MacBook Air M4 could launch sooner than we thought

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A cockpit view in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs 64GB of RAM for ‘ideal’ specs

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A render of the new Ryzen AI 300 chip on a gradient background.

AMD Strix Halo might give gaming handhelds a major boost

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macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

There’s so much more to macOS Sequoia than just Apple Intelligence

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The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft just released its ‘unified gateway to Windows’ for Mac

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Windows 12 concept.

I’m in love with this highly aesthetic Windows 12 concept design

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Laptops

The Surface Laptop 7th Edition on a white table.

9 best laptops of 2024: tested and reviewed

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i on a desktop surface outside.

The Legion Pro 7i, an 8 out of 10 laptop, has a $758 price cut at Lenovo

Computing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

The classic Lenovo ThinkPad X1 has a crazy deal today — save $1,300!

Computing
An Alienware m16 gaming laptop in use on a desk, playing Baldur's Gate III.

Best gaming laptop deals: Alienware, Razer, Asus and more

Computing
The Dell Chromebook 3180 on a white background.

If you don’t mind buying used, you can get a Dell Chromebook for $70 at Walmart

Computing
The M3 MacBook Air in front of a window.

The MacBook Air M4 could launch sooner than we thought

Computing
A render of the new Ryzen AI 300 chip on a gradient background.

AMD Strix Halo might give gaming handhelds a major boost

Computing
The HP Victus 15 gaming laptop against a white backdrop.

This HP gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is on sale for just $600

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Computing Guides

Person typing on a laptop.

How to insert a line in Word

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Word resume on a MacBook on a table.

How to password protect a Word document

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How to remove a page break in Word

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A Microsoft Excel icon in the dock on a Macbook.

How to calculate percentages in Excel

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Microsoft Word purchase page on a MacBook.

How to add page numbers in Microsoft Word

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How to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data

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Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

How to set an ‘Out of Office’ message in Microsoft Teams

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Running Microsoft Teams on the Galaxy Tab S8.

How to delete or hide chats in Microsoft Teams

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Computing Reviews

The CyberGhost VPN app is open and showing servers on a PC monitor.

CyberGhost review: a fast streaming VPN with some inconsistencies

Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Alienware AW2725QF.

Alienware AW2725QF review: Are two monitors better than one?

The ProArt PZ13 detachable on a table.

Asus ProArt PZ13 review: look out, Surface Pro

A PC monitor shows ExpressVPN's browser extension in use while testing its speed.

ExpressVPN review: a premium VPN for fast streaming

The Glorious GMMK 3 among several accessories.

Glorious GMMK 3 review: the last keyboard you’ll ever need?

Doom Eternal running on the ROG Swift PG27AQDP.

Asus just released my new favorite gaming monitor

Brother's MFC-L3720CDW is a big, sturdy color laser printer.

Brother MFC-L3720CDW review: a sturdy, but limited color laser printer

The Zenbook on a surface.

Asus Vivobook S 15 review: new chip in a throwback laptop

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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.