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.

The Surface Pro 9 in laptop mode on a table.

Surface Pro 10: all the major changes rumored for the new model

The Surface Pro 10 is rumored to be maing a big splash later this year.

Computing Guides

1 day ago

Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

A new wave of powerful laptops rises to challenge the MacBook Pro

The M3 Max MacBook Pro remains hard to beat, but there are some new Windows laptops rising to the challenge.

Computing Features

April 14

5 laptops you should buy instead of the M2 MacBook Air

The M2 MacBook Air is still a solid buy, especially at its lower price. But these laptops are an even better value.

Computing Features

April 12

The Mac is on the verge of entering a new era

A new report reveals a new major revamp coming to Macs in the near future with a focus on AI.

Computing News

April 11

If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one

At half the price of the MacBook Air, I highly recommend considering this alternative laptop before pulling the trigger.

Computing Features

April 10

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

The best gaming laptops in 2024: tested and reviewed

Only a select few gaming laptops are worth your time. Here are the best gaming laptops we've found for 2023 after reviewing dozens of models.

Computing Products

April 7

The Falcon NW Talon on a table in front of a window.

Falcon Northwest Talon review: you get what you pay for

Falcon Northwest's Talon is a boutique gaming PC, now complete with the very latest and greatest PC parts.

Computing Reviews

April 3

I’m worried about the MacBook’s next big rival

I've been rooting for the next big rival to the MacBook coming later this year. But I'm starting to worry I'll be disappointed.

Computing Features

March 31

Apple Mac Studio top down angled view showing side and rear.

Why Apple’s M3 Ultra could be an absolute monster

Apple's latest chip may use an entirely new chip architecture -- and it could be an absolute monster.

Computing News

March 30

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.

Computing Products

March 27

AMD’s next version of FSR promises better visuals and support for Xbox

At GDC 2024, AMD has announced FSR 3.1, with a number of updates and improvements to its upscaling tech.

Computing News

March 20

The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

Why you should buy a MacBook Air instead of a MacBook Pro

It's time to be honest with yourself: you're probably better off buying the MacBook Air.

Computing Features

March 19

Apple MacBook Air (M3) review: don’t overlook it

With the inclusion of the M3, the MacBook Air remains one of the best laptops you can buy for the price.

Computing Reviews

March 16

A Wi-Fi router with an ethernet cable plugged in.

Broadband internet just got redefined — again

The FTC has released an updated definition for broadband for the first time since 2015.

Computing News

March 15

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk with its lid closed.

The MacBook Air 15 vs. MacBook Pro 14: the easy way to decide

Now that both models have the M3 chip, it's never been harder to choose between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

Computing Guides

March 13

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.

Computing Features

March 12

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.

Computing Features

March 11

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

Why gaming on the M3 MacBook Air has left me impressed

The M3 MacBook Air's biggest upgrade is its graphics, so I tried out a few games to see how it performed.

Computing Features

March 7

RIP to Apple’s most important MacBook

The M1 MacBook Air has been removed from the lineup, but let's look back at the laptop's important legacy.

Computing Features

March 4

An OLED HDR demo running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

Why this gaming laptop is the MacBook Pro’s biggest competition

There's no laptop quite like the 14-inch MacBook Pro right now. But this gaming laptop gets surprisingly close.

Computing Features

March 3

I can’t wait for ARM-based gaming laptops

It might sound ridiculous, but the idea of ARM-based gaming laptops isn't as far-fetched as it might sound.

Computing Features

March 2

The Dell UltraSharp 34 in an office in front of a window.

The new Dell UltraSharp 34 ultrawide is a productivity nerd’s dream come true

Dell's latest ultrawide UltraSharp monitor adds 120Hz to the mix, in addition to its IPS Black panel.

Computing Reviews

February 26

The side of the open Dell XPS 14 on a white table.

5 laptops you should buy instead of the MacBook Pro

There's no laptop quite like the MacBook Pro right now, but here are 5 alternatives that come very close.

Computing Features

February 24

The XPS 14 and MacBook Pro side by side on a desk.

I reviewed both the XPS 14 and MacBook Pro. They’re closer than you think

Dell's XPS 14 brings an ultramodern design, cutting-edge components, and more to the 14-inch laptop. But can it compete with Apple's MacBook Pro 14?

Computing Products

February 20

A top down view of the keyboard of the Dell XPS 14.

Dell XPS 14 review: getting past the red flags

The Dell XPS 14 has plenty of things working against it, but it's beautiful enough to justify its less practical aspects.

Computing Reviews

February 20

A top down view of the Alienware m16 R2.

Alienware m16 R2 review: a slow, fresh start

The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, but fails to offer compelling value compared to the competition.

Computing Reviews

February 15

The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

The Surface Pro could finally live up to its potential this year

The Surface Pro 10 has a chance of finally being a true 2-in-1 without compromises.

Computing Features

February 3

Dell XPS 15 9520 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

The best 15-inch laptops for 2024

Today's 15-inch laptops are slimmer and quicker than their aging counterparts. Here are the top models for working, gaming, streaming, and any other task.

Computing Products

January 31