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Gamers are finally flocking to Windows 11 after 3 years

After three years, Windows 11 is finally the dominant operating system on Steam, and it's showing no signs of slowing down.
Apple M1 MacBook Air open on a desk with plants in the background.

Best Buy laptop deals: Cheap laptops starting at $200

Best Buy is one of the best places to buy a laptop online, and with these Best Buy laptop deals it's one of the best places to save on a new laptop as well.
OneXFly F1 Pro gamig handheld.

Ryzen AI nearly hits 60 fps in Black Myth: Wukong, but it’s not that simple

The AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 appeared in a new gaming handheld, averaging 60 fps in a demanding game -- but there are a few things to consider.
spotify vs pandora on iphone

Spotify vs. Pandora: which streaming service should you choose?

Spotify vs. Pandora — which music streaming platform is best for you? From visual interface to music discovery features, we'll help you weigh these two giants.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel Battlemage GPU: everything we know so far

We've known about Intel's Battlemage graphics cards for a few years, but as they're getting closer to launch, more details begin to emerge.
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: a solid entry for AMD

The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 helps introduce a new brand, and it leverages AMD's latest chipset for solid performance efficiency. But it's not the perfect laptop.
The PS5 Pro suspended in air.

I have a theory on how the PS5 Pro could actually outclass PCs

The PS5 Pro is arriving in just a few days, and based on some comments made by Sony, it might outclass a PC in one way.
Apple Vision Pro

The wait for a cheaper Vision Pro is going to be a long one

Apple was expected to put a cheaper version of the Vision Pro on the shelves in 2025. According to a reliable analyst, that might not happen before 2027.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition front view showing display and keyboard.

There’s a new challenger to one of our favorite laptops

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 15 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition are both 15-inch laptops with the newest chipsets. Which one is the better choice?
Disney+ app on the iPad Air 5.

The best tablets in 2024: top 8 tablets you can buy now

Here are our picks for the best tablets in every category, so you can find the right one to fit your needs.
A hand holding the Samsung 990 Pro SSD.

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB review: stupid fast

The Samsung 990 Pro is insanely fast, and it comes with a swath of features. If you're looking for a PS5 SSD, however, you're not seeing the best of the drive.
Apple iMac Pro News

One more year of the iMac Pro being missing in action

The iMac Pro was totally absent from Apple’s October Mac announcements. Is the company still working on releasing a larger iMac, or is it gone for good?
MacBook Pro with M4

Leaked M4 MacBook Pro benchmarks reveal incredible performance

The benchmark for the Apple M4 Max chip has proven it will make the new MacBook Pro fast and powerful. It will also make the new laptop extremely pricey.
The opened HP Envy 17t-da000 with an abstract background.

This 17-inch HP Envy laptop is $380 off today

The HP Envy is a tried and true Windows laptop that just so happens to have a great markdown today. Get this awesome PC for $770 when you order through HP!
The Dell XPS 14 on a white table with the screen open.

Best laptop deals: Save on the Dell XPS 14, MacBook Pro 16 and more

If you're on the lookout for laptop deals, we've rounded up the best bargains that you can shop right now involving devices by brands like HP, Apple, and Dell.
Dell XPS 13 9345 front view showing display and keyboard.

The compact Dell XPS 13 is on sale for one of the lowest prices we’ve seen

The Dell XPS 13 hasn't been on sale much lately but that's all change today. Here's why you want it in your life.
Dell XPS 15 9520 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Score the Dell XPS 15 for less than $1,000 during this sale

Own a top Windows laptop for less: Right now, when you order the Dell XPS 15 through the manufacturer, you’ll save up to $300!
Gen-3 alpha advanced camera controls

Runway brings precise camera controls to AI videos

AI startup Runway is rolling out new Advanced Camera Controls for its video-generation model, gen-3 Alpha.
A press photo of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11.

This Lenovo ThinkPad is almost $1,800 off today!

Here to handle all your advanced PC needs, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 has got you covered. Save close to $1,800 on this PC when you order through Lenovo.
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Best gaming PC deals: Lenovo Legion, ASUS ROG, Acer Predator

We've gathered our favorite gaming PC deals for you to browse, and if you're interested in any of them, make the purchase immediately before the savings end.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

The best PC settings for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a game that's great to look at, and quite demanding to run on even high-end gaming PCs. Here are the best settings to use.
Editing a photo in Photometer.

Apple just acquired this beloved Mac app

Popular photo-editing app Pixelmator has signed a deal to get acquired by Apple and promises no material changes to its apps for the time being.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo’s latest laptop had an edge on the MacBook Air until this week

The Apple MacBook Air 15 is one of the best laptops you can buy, with fast performance and great battery life. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i compete?
The Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP playing Cyberpunk 2077.

Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP review: OLED hits its stride

Asus has its first dual mode OLED monitor, and it's easily the best version of this display that we've seen so far.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger presents Intel's roadmap including Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake.

Intel CEO says that Lunar Lake was ‘a one-off’

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger talked about the company's upcoming products during its latest earnings call, revealing its plans for Panther Lake and Nova Lake.
The Sony XR headset being worn on a someone's face.

Samsung’s Vision Pro competitor is one step closer to a 2025 release

Samsung has confirmed that it will be releasing an XR device in 2025, after several years of teasing collaboration with Qualcomm and Google.
Pair of monitors on a desk with a monitor arm.

Here’s why it is a good time to buy a monitor

Experts project that monitor prices could decline toward the year's end as demand for displays softens.
The Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw has good photo print quality on glossy paper.

The best color laser printers for 2024: tested and reviewed

Color laser printers are a smart choice for home offices and small businesses, but which should you buy? Here are our top picks for every budget.
The ChatGPT Search icon on the prompt window

ChatGPT Search is here to battle both Google and Perplexity

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Search feature leans on the internet to provide up-to-date information to your prompts.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

You have one year to safely use Windows 10 before you’ll need to pay

Microsoft is bring its ESU program to consumers for the first time, allowing Windows 10 lovers to opt in for an extra year of security updates.
An Alienware m16 gaming laptop in use on a desk, playing Baldur's Gate III.

Best gaming laptop deals: Alienware, Razer, Asus and more

With plenty of gaming laptop deals around, we've highlighted some of the best from Alienware, Lenovo, HP, and many more great laptop manufacturers.
The Samsung 34-inch ViewFinity S5 monitor on a white background.

This Samsung 34-inch QHD Monitor is less than $250 today

From gamers to graphic designers, the Samsung 34-inch ViewFinity Monitor is the screen you need. And right now, Amazon is offering a $150 discount!
The Apple M4 series chips, including the M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max against a black background.

M4 chip: here’s everything we know about Apple’s latest silicon

Apple's latest chips came first to the iPad Pro, but have now rolled out on Macs. How big of an upgrade is it really?
Elon Musk at Tesla Cyber Rodeo.

Elon Musk reportedly will blow $10 billion on AI this year

Elon Musk's Tesla and xAI companies are slated to invest $10 billion on AI capacity this year, but that pales in comparison to what their rivals are spending.
Senior Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, Macs, monitors, PC hardware, and peripherals. Around here we call it “computing,” but here’s a good rule of thumb: If it’s a computer or something that plugs into a computer, you found your guy. Oh, and these days, AI too. So much AI.

After getting a degree in music from the University of Oregon, Luke started his career in media hoping to get into music journalism. But when the opportunity arose, he landed in tech and hasn’t looked back since. He has over a decade of tech journalism experience, first joining Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a tech media company that called his city home. Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN, TouchArcade (RIP), and The Oregonian.

In his years at Digital Trends so far, Luke has covered high-profile industry events such as CES, IFA, and Microsoft Build, delivering on-the-ground coverage, breaking news, and first-hand reporting. He’s hosted countless YouTube videos, made podcast appearances, and written over 600 articles.

Some of his earliest tech memories include learning HTML through his MySpace account and trying to play Baldur’s Gate II on his parents’ dusty old beige box. These days, his obsession with technology is in telling stories with tech — in finding the narratives that ebb and flow through both technological advancement and product design, trickling right on down to our day-to-day experience of it. He is convinced that we all spend too much of our time using technology and not enough time thinking about it — cue a healthy dose of navel-gazing and philosophizing.

When he’s not endlessly debating what the best laptop is, Luke spends his days being a dad and a husband. Oh, and when there’s time (which there isn’t), he’s an avid fiction writer, player of designer board games, and still occasionally makes some music.