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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, Macs, laptops, 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 ReSpec, our biweekly deep-dive column on making 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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The Asus VU249CFE-B gaming monitor on a white background.

Want a $99 gaming monitor? This affordable screen from Asus is worth buying

The Asus VU249CFE-B gaming monitor features a 24-inch screen with Full HD resolution, a 100Hz refresh rate, and a built-in cable management system for just $99.
Mullvad VPN and NymVPN are open on a PC monitor.

Mullvad VPN vs. NymVPN: which private network is the most anonymous?

The Copilot key shown on a white keyboard.

Microsoft announces major AI upgrade for Windows with smarter Copilot feature

Microsoft at 50.

Microsoft just turned 50, can its dominance last another half a century?

Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti could repeat last generation’s mistakes

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

Eight-core CPUs are becoming the new norm. Is it time to upgrade?

deepmind logo

DeepMind is already figuring out ways to keep us safe from AGI

Midjourney logo on web explore feed.

Midjourney’s new image generation model announced to take on OpenAI’s GPT-4o

Amazon Buy for Me feature.

Amazon’s AI shopper makes sure you don’t leave without spending

The Dell XPS 13 on a table with the Start Menu open.

This Windows 11 update makes Start Menu much more desirable and usable again

Steve Ballmer during his famous 'developers' speech in 2000

Microsoft’s wildest moment in 50 years still makes us laugh

chatgpt plus promotional offer for students.

ChatGPT Plus is free for a limited time: Here’s how to check if you qualify

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The HP Omen 25L gaming PC on a desk.

This HP Omen gaming desktop dropped to $780 after a 40% discount

The HP Omen 25L gaming desktop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card and 16GB of RAM is available from HP with a 40% discount, for savings of $540.
The 27-inch Asus VA27EQSB monitor on a white background.

This Asus 27-inch monitor is 33% off — under $100!

The Asus VA27EQSB monitor features a 27-inch Full HD screen, an ultra-low blue light filter, and flicker-free technology for less than $100.
The HP Omen-16t Gaming Laptop.

The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with RTX 4050 is $350 off right now

The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card and 16GB of RAM is available from HP for $1,100.
A back-bent Lenovo Thinkpad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5.

Save over $1,000 on this top-rated Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop if you act now

Buy this Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop today and you'll save over $1,000. It's a pretty hard deal to beat. The powerful Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 is down to $1,923 from nearly $3,000 for a limited time.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor.

Attention, gamers: 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitors are on sale

The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is $450 off while the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor is $700 off. Hurry!
An iPhone linked in Windows 11.

How to install Windows 11 with an offline account

The Anthropic logo on a red background.

Anthropic debuts a new version of its Claude AI chatbot for schools

A new version of the Claude chatbot aims to improve student learning.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I love Apple’s minimalist Mac design, and the iPhone 17 Air needs to follow it

The Mac Studio is Apple’s design at its best, but the iPhone 17 Air could head in a new direction. Here’s why Apple should stick to its core design principles.
Embargo: April 3, 3AM PT. Proton VPN Windows app on monitor.

Proton VPN has a brand new Windows app — plus widgets on mobile

ProtonVPN has launched a new, redesigned version of its Windows app to help users explore more features.
NotebookLM internet search Google.

You can now surf the web for sources with NotebookLM

Google's NotebookLM has added a source search feature that lets you expand your notebooks with new information from the internet.
Copilot Search for Bing Search engine.

Microsoft’s Bing adds a Copolit Search mode to rival Google AI Search

Copilot Search for Microsoft's Bing engine strips the traditional blue links and offers all your answers like a chatbot, just like Google's AI Search mode.
The XPS 16 open on a table.

Dell XPS deal: This XPS 16 has a $700 discount

The Dell XPS 16 with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and 32GB of RAM is on sale from Dell with a $700 discount, lowering its price to $2,650.
The RTX 5070 in a graphic.

Nvidia RTX 5070 available at suggested price at Best Buy, grab it now

The Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU is currently available at Best Buy for its suggested retail price of $550, offering a rare chance for gamers to buy the card at MSRP.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

Attention to detail is Apple’s not-so-hidden hardware superpower

Apple's hardware is fast, efficient, and very expensive. More than anything, maybe, it's an almost obsessive attention to detail that makes it feel so worth it.
The GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus gaming PC on a white background.

Walmart slashed the price of this mini gaming PC to $330

The GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus gaming PC may be a mini machine, but it comes with the AMD Ryzen7 5825U processor and 32GB of RAM for only $328.
Alienware Area 51 gaming PC.

Alienware gaming PC with RTX 5080 is $400 off

The Alienware Area 51 gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card and 64GB of RAM is on sale with a $400 discount from Dell.
Framework laptop

This could be the last laptop you ever need to buy

Framework might not be a name you’ve heard of but it could soon be far more common as the company is about to release its modular laptop that could last you a lifetime. Alright, any laptop laasting that long is a stretch, but the idea is that this will last you far longer than the […]
MediaTek Kompanio Ultra representation on a laptop.

MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra chip pits Chromebooks against Copilot PCs

MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra, destined for Chromebooks, offers more AI firepower than Windows Copilot PCs and a host of other flagship-tier perks, too.
The Ryzen 9 9950X between someone's fingertips.

The 9950X3D is king, but the 9950X is great for non-gamers

The 9950X3D and 9950X are AMD's two top 16-core CPUs, but do you need the X3D model if you aren't gaming? Let's take a look.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs from different brands

Amazon has AMD and Nvidia GPU stock for you, but you’ll need Prime

You may have a chance to buy a new GPU from Amazon
OpenAI's new typeface OpenAI Sans

OpenAI plans to make Deep Research free on ChatGPT, in response to competition

OpenAI will soon offer its Deep Research feature, which allows for extended AI research tasks, to free ChatGPT users, expanding access beyond paid subscribers.
Deep Rock Galactic Survivor running on the MSI MPG 321URX.

MSI makes it a little less annoying to protect your OLED monitor

MSI has a way to protect your monitor from burn-in issues, and it's now more convenient -- but you'll need a firmware update.

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