I uninstalled Windows on my gaming PC, and I don’t want to go back
Windows is the go-to platform for gaming, but support for everyone's favorite penguin has been growing. Is now finally the time for Linux gaming to shine?
MacBooks are crushing Windows laptops in these 3 key areas
Apple's M1 Macs are well-performing, but that's not all that makes them great. Windows PCs have a lot of catching up to do in these 3 ways.
Firefox is falling behind, but I’m not ready to quit it yet
These days, most people use Google Chrome to browse the internet. But as Firefox hits its 100th version, there are many reasons I keep coming back to it.
If you use Gmail, you should know these keyboard shortcuts
Go to your inbox, snooze a message, or turn an email into a task. You can do all of this and more without lifting your fingers using Gmail keyboard shortcuts.
7 Windows shortcuts I use on my gaming PC constantly
Work smarter, not harder, and put your gaming PC to work for you with these seven Windows shortcuts that are essential for every PC gamer.
If you use a Mac, you should know these 5 keyboard shortcuts
There are a lot of hidden shortcuts in MacOS that can change the way you use your MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, or other Mac devices. Here are five of them.
These Microsoft Excel tricks have been a lifesaver for my workflow
Speed up your daily tasks, reduce the risk of errors, and eliminate tedious work. These Excel tricks are sure to take your workflow to the next level.
5 helpful Windows shortcuts you didn’t know about
If you're looking to save time when working during your busy day, we have a look at five unexpected keyboard shortcuts that you can use.
ReSpec: A column about the complex, glorious tech behind PC gaming
ReSpec is a new biweekly column on Digital Trends covering the latest PC gaming hardware and technologies so you can better navigate the games you play.
It’s time for PC gamers to reckon with cache, and AMD is leading the way
What does a little extra cache do for your gaming PC? Quite a bit, it turns out. We take a technical deep dive into AMD's 3D V-Cache technology.
How Grid Studio transforms forgotten tech into works of art
Grid Studio is on a mission to give discarded tech a second lease on life by transforming it into a work of art. Here's how.
How I repurposed an old Raspberry Pi into a travel router
It's all but impossible to buy a new Raspberry Pi in the spring of 2022. But old ones still work great.
These small tweaks transformed my iPad into a proper laptop replacement
With a few simple tricks, I turned my iPad Pro into a true laptop replacement, and it is all thanks to iPad OS 15 and the Apple Magic Keyboard.
5 Microsoft Word tricks that revolutionized my workflow
Save time, reduce errors, and enhance your productivity. These Microsoft Word tricks can improve your workflow so you can focus on your document’s content.
6 Twitter features I want no matter who’s in charge
Will Elon Musk successfully buy Twitter? Who knows. But no matter who takes charge of the beloved bird app, there are some improvements I want them to make..
The Ryzen 5800X3D is a final celebration of AM4’s upgradability
The 5800X3D is almost upon us and it will be a landmark in PC gaming. It's a fitting swan song for AMD's AM4 socket.
Custom PC liquid cooling isn’t as scary as you think
Custom liquid cooling has been the final frontier for many PC builders, and over the past several years, it has become more accessible than ever.
The best VoIP phone systems for businesses large and small
Whether you run a small home business or you manage a large company, a VoIP service can do a lot. Here are the best VoIP phone systems out there right now.
Analog A.I.? It sounds crazy, but it might be the future
Digital transistors have been the backbone of computing for much of the modern era, but Mythic A.I. makes a compelling case that analog chips may be the future.
Why you should be using your laptop’s high performance mode
Most laptop manufacturers are adding performance tuning utilities to their machines. Here's why they matter, and why you should use them.
I converted my iPad into a Mac, and now I love it
I used Apple's Sidecar and Universal Control features to turn my iPad into a Mac, and now I love it.
3 Unreal Engine 5 features PC gamers need to know about
Epic finally released Unreal Engine 5, but we're still waiting on games that use the new engine. Here's what PC gamers have to look forward to.
3 big problems with the Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel just launched the pre-binned Core i9-12900KS, and although it's the fastest processor you can buy technically, it still has some problems.
Google has a new plan to replace cookies. Will it work?
Google is on a mission to replace cookies with something better, but thus far every alternative it has built would give it even more power over the web.
Why I sold my awesome gaming PC and bought a MacBook Pro
I chose to ditch my gaming PC for a MacBook Pro. My reasoning might not be as foolish as you think.
The most influential Google Chrome features in its history
Google Chrome recently hit version 100, and it's been six years since it launched. Here are some big moments that got it to where it is today.
Is Nvidia DLSS about to become obsolete? Here’s the proof
Nvidia DLSS has been the de facto upscaling feature, but recent games show that it has trouble brewing under the surface.
6 cable management tips to keep your tech looking tidy
We all have a mess of cables we're trying to hide behind our tech. Here are a few tips to get a grip on them and keep your setup looking clean.
4 ways the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti struggles, and 1 way it’s great
Nvidia’s 3090 Ti is an incredibly high-performing GPU, but should you buy it? We’ve scoured the reviews to find the key pros and cons of this beastly card.
The RTX 3090 Ti is the halo GPU we’ve waited three years for
The RTX 3090 Ti is real, and it's here. It's not great from a value perspective, but it's the first true halo product for Nvidia's RTX 30-series range.
The M1 iPad Air can’t replace a MacBook, but it gets close
Now with the M1 in it, can the iPad Air replace the MacBook Air? Maybe, but it depends highly on the apps you typically use.
The UX Pioneer: Louisa Heinrich’s quest to humanize tech
Louisa Heinrich was thinking about user experience long before UX was part of the popular vernacular -- and she has some big ideas on how we can do it better.
How to get your collection of tangled cables under control
There's no shame in having a massive cable collection. We all do. Here's how to get a grip on it, organize what you have, and get rid of what you don't need.
FSR 2.0 is the complete reboot AMD’s upscaling needed
AMD revealed more details about FSR 2.0 at GDC 2022. Here's everything we learned about the upcoming upscaling feature.