How to test your SSD for potential problems
If you suspect there might be something wrong with your drive, it's best to look into it. Here's how to test your SSD quickly and safely.
Need a cheap 2-in-1 laptop for back to school? This Dell is $250 off
Dell has discounted the popular Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 laptop by $250 making it an affordable option for students getting ready for the next semester.
Samsung’s MacBook alternative is more than $600 off today
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra, a MacBook alternative with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Windows 11 Home, is on sale from Samsung with a $675 discount.
No one is buying AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs, and it’s painfully obvious why
Early sales numbers for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs show that the new generation of chips is off to a bumpy start.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X review: not for gamers
AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X move performance forward, but not enough to justify buying them over cheaper last-gen options.
The best Mac apps for 2024: top software for your Mac
Wondering what to install on your Mac? Look no further than our list of the best Mac apps, including everything from excellent productivity tools to security.
Best Chromebook deals: Cheap computers starting at $60
A Chromebook can make an affordable alternative to the best laptops, and we've rounded all of the best Chromebook deals you can shop right now.
This is the MacBook Pro competitor I’ve been waiting for
The Asus ProArt P16 leverages AMD's newest chipset for excellent creativity performance. And it's less expensive than most of its competitors.
Best student laptop deals: Laptops for college from $200
Whether you're about to start going to school or need an upgrade, we have a variety of great student laptop deals on offer from HP, Lenovo, and Dell.
How to use Gemini AI to create presentations in Google Slides
Gemini AI takes the pain out of creating slideshow presentations, but not watching them.
These are the best NVMe SSDs to buy in 2024
The best and highly recommended NVMe SSDs that you should be putting your money on.
HP Envy deals: HP’s most popular laptop starts at $630
The HP Envy model lineup includes a lot of great laptops, but it also includes a lot of great deals. We've rounded them all up.
AMD’s historic AM4 legacy may continue on
Various reports suggest that AMD has a new 3D V-Cache equipped desktop CPU for budget-conscious gamers.
Best Samsung monitor deals: 4K monitors, ultrawide, and more
There's an amazing selection of Samsung monitor on sale, and we've rounded up all of the best Samsung monitor deals right here.
Labor Day Laptop Sales 2024: best deals you can shop early
Save big in the early Labor Day laptop sales with these great offers from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more.
Windows is getting its own version of AirDrop
A new feature is coming to Phone Link on Windows PCs: the ability to seamlessly share files with mobile devices running Android.
For top PC and AI-enabled laptop deals, Dell is the way to go
Dell is offering some incredible AI-enabled laptop deals and exclusive student discounts just in time for everyone going back to school. See them here.
Best Labor Day deals and sales in 2024: What to expect
Labor Day is coming up fast and we've picked out some fantastic early Labor Day deals, as well as taken a look at what to consider before buying.
Microsoft is axing unlicensed accounts for this popular service
Microsoft is beefing up security by removing unlicensed accounts for a very popular service and will even be charging a reactivation fee.
Best monitor deals: Gaming, office, curved, OLED and more
Need a new display for your desktop PC setup? We’ve scooped up the best monitor deals available right now in one handy up-to-date list.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is up to $600 off today
Microsoft has cut the price on all its Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 models with discounts from $100 to $600 depending on what you go for.
These are the best SSDs for gaming
Here's our list of the best SSDs available for gaming that offer high speed at a great price. Whatever your PC or console supports, there's an SSD here for you.
How to use Gemini AI to master Google Sheets
Discover how Gemini can enhance your ability to analyze data, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize your entire spreadsheet experience In Google Sheets.
This new game will make your gaming PC sweat
The upcoming Black Myth: Wukong now has an official benchmarking tool, and it will push your PC to its limits.
Best Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals: From $523
If you're on the hunt for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals because you're a fan of Microsoft's touchscreen devices, you'll find the best offers right here.
AMD’s best chip makes its debut in first handheld
AMD's new Zen 5 chips are making their first appearance in handheld systems.
Best GPU deals: MSI, XFX, EVGA
No matter what sort of PC you're putting together, we've got the best GPU deals right here, along with a short guide to help you out.
How to use mail merge in Microsoft Word
Preparing bulk letters or emails to many recipients? We’ll show you how to use mail merge in Microsoft Word two different ways to speed up the process.
Best Antivirus Deals: Protect your PC or Mac from just $25
Everyone needs antivirus protection. Here are the best antivirus deals going on right now.
One of the worst data breaches in history just got even worse
One of the worst data breaches in history gets even worse with the intervention of another hacker that makes the information allegedly more accessible.
Best OLED monitor deals: Get an OLED screen from just $450
If you're in the hunt for OLED monitor deals, you've come to the right place. We've gathered the top offers that you can shop right now, for as low as $450.
My favorite Steam app can now quadruple your frame rate
Lossless Scaling is diving into insanity with a new update that can quadruple your frame rate. I tested it.
This TP-Link Wi-Fi extender boosts home network coverage for $23
The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi extender may be the solution to your home network's problems. It's currently on sale from Amazon for only $23 following a 54% discount.
Best MacBook deals: Get an Air for $605 and save on M3 MacBook Pro
If you’re on the hunt for the most attractive MacBook deals, we've rounded up the top offers for you -- but you should hurry because they get sold out quickly.
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.