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Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

It just became the perfect time to buy a last-gen Intel CPU

Intel made an unexpected decision regarding its 13th generation of processors, which is why now is a good time to buy a Raptor Lake CPU.
A graphic showing the MSI Vision Elite desktop.

MSI has a new flagship PC that is absolutely gorgeous

The new MacBook Pro seen from the side.

Laptop buying guide: what to look for in 2024

Intel Arc demo: Ryan Shrout plays Shadow of the Tomb Raider on a gaming PC.

I tested Intel’s XeSS against AMD FSR — and the results speak for themselves

The Surface Laptop 5 on a table in front of a window.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is discounted from $1,300 to $800

The Razer Blade 18 on a table in front of a window.

This Razer gaming laptop with an RTX 4090 is $400 off for a limited time

Amazon Kindle Scribe laying on a desk.

The 6 best tablets for handwritten notes in 2024

A man using a computer in a BBC report from 1983.

Watch this BBC report about computer addicts … from 1983

The new windows 11 start menu.

Microsoft finds a sneaky way to slip more ads into Windows

Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop on a white background displaying a colourful scene.

Built for web browsing, this Dell Inspiron 15 laptop is discounted to $280

LG gram 16 laptop

This ultra-thin, ultra-light LG Gram laptop is $450 off at Woot!

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 $270 and more

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AMD Rizen CPU 3 next to box

Do CPUs require drivers?

Updating your graphics drivers and chipset drivers is important, but what about CPU drivers? They don't have their own, but some drivers may be worth updating.
MacBook on a chair with the TV app on the screen.

How to connect a MacBook to a TV

Connecting your MacBook to a TV is a great way to enjoy shows, movies and games on a bigger display. Here’s everything you need to know on how to do it.
First Encounter is the perfect introduction to mixed reality on Quest 3.

Your Quest 3 just got so much better — for free

Meta has brought big improvements to the Quest 3 VR headset, making mixed reality better than ever and adding a few upgrades to the Quest 2 and Pro as well.
The open Dell XPS 16 on a table.

Here’s how two of the best Windows laptops compare to each other

The HP Spectre x360 16 and Dell XPS 16 are new for 2024, and both offer fast components with solid builds. The Dell will be faster and the HP more flexible.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel Battlemage graphics cards: release date speculation, price, specs, and more

We've known about Intel's Battlemage graphics cards for a few years, but in 2024, details are starting to emerge about the release date, specs, and performance.
Steam Deck held between two hands.

Steam Deck 2: release date speculation, specs, pricing

Valve has already said that it will be a few years before we see the Steam Deck 2, but we're already speculating on a possible release date, specs, and more.
The MacBook Air on a white table.

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.
A Logitech C920e webcam placed on a monitor which is on a desk.

This Logitech HD webcam with mic and privacy cover is 26% off

Woot has a great offer on a Logitech C920e webcam which is a perfect addition to your working from home setup.
A Dell XPS 15 laptop on an office desk next to a monitor.

Save $745 on the Dell XPS 15 with 32GB of RAM until Friday

Dell has a huge discount on a Dell XPS 15 as part of its flash sale. Packed with powerful components, it's a perfect laptop for high-end users.
Gemini Advanced home page.

Google’s AI just got ears

Google has expanded its availability of the Gemini 1.5 Pro LLM, making its audio processing capability accessible to more enterprise users.
A photo of Google Vids running with a sample timeline

Google quietly launches a new text-to-video AI app

Google has announced Google Vids, a new AI-powered tool that can help you create simple videos for your workplace
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel may fire the first shots in the next-gen GPU war

Intel's Arc Battlemage graphics cards might be closer to launch than we think, and Intel might release them at the perfect time to steal some sales.
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 open Dell XPS 16 on a table.

Dell XPS 16 review: a problematic powerhouse

The Dell XPS 16 takes the place of two important laptops, the XPS 15 and 17, and it does well enough. But, it's too expensive and seriously needs a discount.
acer nitro 14 16 2024 launch lifestyle 3

Acer gets serious about 14-inch gaming laptops

Acer's new lineup brings two new portable 14-inch gaming laptops and a refresh for its popular Nitro 16.
Diablo 4 running on the Alienware x16.

Wow! This Alienware gaming laptop with an RTX 4080 is $950 off

Dell is selling the Alienware x16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card for $2,500, which is a reasonable price for this powerful device.
An Intel executive presenting at Intel Vision.

Intel is oddly enthusiastic about AI replacing everyone’s jobs

Intel launched the new Gaudi 3 AI chip at Vision 2024, and it's oddly enthusiastic about the AI agents it will power and that will take over people's jobs.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

The RTX 5090 and 5080 may launch sooner than expected

The next-gen RTX 50 series is expected to be based on Nvidia's recently launched Blackwell architecture.
Hollow Knight running on a KTC monitor.

As a lifelong PC gamer, these are the apps I couldn’t live without

As a PC gamer, there are a few critical applications I need to install on every new PC. Here's what you should download first.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 viewed at an angle.

Lenovo just knocked 40% off this ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2-in-1 laptop

The versatile and powerful eighth-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2-in-1 laptop, originally $4,039, is down to $2,423 from Lenovo following a 40% discount.
RTX 4060 Ti sitting next to the RTX 4070.

GPU prices are back on the rise again

Just when we thought we were fully out of the woods when it comes to GPU prices, a new report tells us that things might be about to get worse.
Pads on the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

How to stress test your CPU to its limits — and why you should

Stress testing your CPU is a great way to make sure it's running as best it can and that its well cooled. Here's how to do just that.

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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.