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The Surface Pro 9 in laptop mode on a table.

This might be a big year for the Surface after all

There are several Microsoft devices already set to release in 2024 as the post-Panos Panay era begins.
Dell Latitude 3420 on a desk hooked up to a monitor.

One of Dell’s most popular work-from-anywhere laptops is 65% off

A girl plays games on the HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop with a connected external display.

Our 7 favorite laptop deals in Best Buy’s 3-day sale — from $219

Alan Truly scans some photos with the Pixma TS6420a.

How to scan from a printer to a computer

A person sits in front of a laptop. On the laptop screen is the home page for OpenAI's ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot.

How to build your own custom GPT with ChatGPT

The iMac screen on a desk.

9 best desktop computers of 2024: tested and reviewed

The MSI MEG 321URX monitor at CES 2024.

I’m a monitor reviewer, and these are the upcoming displays I’m most excited about

Apple Continuity image showing iPhone use as MacBook webcam.

The one unbeatable benefit I’ve enjoyed by going all-in on Apple

A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

I love everything about the Apple Vision Pro — except wearing it

An Apple employee shows a person how to use a Vision Pro headset at an Apple Store.

How to sign up to be the first try the Vision Pro headset

Apple Vision Pro being worn by a person while using a keyboard.

The most expensive Apple Vision Pro costs $4,547

A woman wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset.

Vision Pro discount for Apple employees not so generous

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Lies of P on Samsung's glasses-free 3D gaming monitor at CES 2024.

Glasses-free 3D gaming can be amazing — but only if it’s done right

I've seen two approaches to 3D gaming monitors, and one could take them to the next level.
The Dell XPS 14 on a table.

Windows 12 may force a major change for new PCs

Microsoft says computers will need way more memory to be considered an AI PC in Windows 12.
samsung introduces its own 256gbit 48 layer nand chip solid state drive

The best SSDs for 2023

The best SSDs deliver the fastest read and write speeds on the market in a durable, compact package. Here are the best and why these cards make great upgrades.
Forza Horizon 5 running on the HP Omen 16.

Wow! This HP Omen gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 is $500 off

The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card is on sale from HP at $500 off, so you'll only have to pay $1,500 for this machine.
The Lenovo Mechanical Harvesting keyboard and mouse combo on a white background.

This wireless mouse and keyboard are powered by mechanical energy

The Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo uses mechanical movement to power a mouse and a keyboard, eliminating the need for external charging.
A woman wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset.

The 4 biggest concerns I still have about the Vision Pro

Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is receiving some backlash after user's first impressions
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop while holding a phone. Both devices show code on their screens.

AMD and Apple face a dangerous new security flaw

Researchers just discovered a new vulnerability that allows hackers to steal data and affects Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm.
Press image of the Samsung ViewFinity S9 studio monitor.

Forget Apple’s Studio Display: Samsung’s 5K monitor is $400 off

With the Samsung ViewFinity S9 you're getting a 5K display that competes with the Apple Studio Display, and today it's $400 off.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57-inch mini-LED gaming monitor placed on a desk.

Samsung’s 49-inch Odyssey OLED monitor is $500 off right now

Take on the best PC games with the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED gaming monitor, which is discounted to $1,300 and is one of the best monitor deals today.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 review: Where’s the update?

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 is a solid follow-up to its groundbreaking predecessor, which broke the ThinkPad mold. But it's behind other 13-inch laptops.
An HP Omen 17 laptop on a desk.

This HP 17-inch gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 is $350 off today

The HP Omen 17t gaming laptop, which is equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card and a 17.3-inch Full HD display, is on sale from HP for $1,350.
Turbotax on smartphone

The 5 best tax software suites for individuals in 2024

The best tax software can help you collate the forms and data needed to complete your taxes -- all of our picks will help see to your needs and at a fair price.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro laptop with an open screen.

The 4 best Samsung laptops for work and play in 2024

Samsung has a growing and increasingly impressive stable of laptops. Here, we highlight a handful of the best Samsung laptop options.
The Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One on a desk next to a keyboard.

Don’t miss your chance to save 31% on Dell’s iMac-style PC

The Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One PC with a built-in 23.8-inch Full HD screen and the 13th-generation Intel Core i3 processor is available from Dell for $450.
Apple MacBook-review-speakers

Spinning wheel? How to stop your Mac from freezing

It’s annoying if your Mac keeps freezing, but it’s possible to fix. We give you all the details in this guide to fixing problems if your Mac is frozen.
Slack NYSE

The most common Slack issues and how to fix them

Slack is a popular office chat app, but it's not free of issues. From connectivity to audio issues, here are some common Slack issues and how to fix them.
A lock surrounded by keys.

How to password protect a folder in Windows and macOS

Everyone has private data on their PC, and one of the best ways to safeguard that is to password protect it. But do you know how to password protect a folder?
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

How to check your VRAM — how much GPU memory do you have?

As games get bigger and more demanding, you need more VRAM to run them, so you need to know how to check your VRAM. Follow along to find out.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 laptop with the Windows 11 interface on the display.

This Lenovo laptop just had its price slashed from $250 to $120

If you need a budget-friendly laptop to get online and do some work, this deal will net you a Lenovo IdeaPad 1 for just $120.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

Here’s how AMD counters Nvidia’s big RTX Super launch

Although Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super is out today, AMD is not staying dormant. It decided to strike back against Nvidia with a major price cut.
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I tested Nvidia’s RTX 4070 Super against the RX 7800 XT — and it’s shockingly close

Nvidia's new RTX 4070 Super was meant to dethrone AMD's RX 7800 XT, but it's surprising how similar the two GPUs really are.
An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

Get ready — SSD prices are about to skyrocket

We've heard about rising SSD prices for a few months, but according to a new report, prices are about to skyrocket.

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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.