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The best fanless laptops in 2023

Fanless laptops provide a completely silent experience that makes then great for quiet environments. Here are some of the best fanless laptops available.
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The best curved monitors for 2023

A curved monitor can be excellent for immersive gaming or tackling multiple projects at once, especially with ultrawide screens with even more display space.
A LG ultradwide monitor.

The best ultrawide monitors for 2023

What are the best ultrawide monitors you can buy right now for gaming, the workplace, video editing, and more? We slipped on our testing gloves to find out.
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The best 5K monitors for 2023

Looking for a high-resolution monitor for content and media creation purposes? Take a look at some of the best 5K monitors that you should be buying in 2023.
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The best 13-inch laptops for 2023

It doesn't matter if you're a student, gamer, or just an everyday user. Our list of the best 13-inch laptops has an option for everyone.
An Apple Macintosh IIvx computer on a wooden desk.

The worst Macs of all time

Over the years, there have been some downright terrible Macs. But which were the worst of all? The seven Macs here could be the worst Apple computers ever made.
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The best all-in-one computers for 2023

If you want a desktop PC without messing around with a separate monitor, an all-in-one PC is for you. Here are the best all-in-one computers you can buy.
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The best ergonomic mouse for 2023

Looking to alleviate carpal tunnel or repetitive strain injury without cutting down on your computer time? Using the best ergonomic mouse should help you out.
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The best OLED laptops for 2023

The best OLED laptops in the world offer truly gorgeous displays. These are our favorite models for many different purposes -- all with stunning screens.
A top down view of the ThinkPad Z13.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus: the most advanced laptops

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Dell XPS 13 Plus both prove that the 13-inch laptop remains a viable choice. But which of these excellent machines is the best?
A person using Reddit on a Macbook.

The best subreddits you should subscribe to in 2023

How do you find the best subreddits? By looking! To get you started, here are a few of our favorites, with something for everyone from history buffs to foodies.
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Nvidia did AMD a huge favor by releasing the RTX 4070 Ti

AMD's RX 7900 XT is not the best graphics card we've ever seen, but Nvidia helps it shine by comparison.
Control protagonist Jesse explores the game's facility.

DirectX 12 vs. DirectX 11: which is best for PC gaming?

DirectX 12 has been around for a few years, but some games still use DirectX 11. We break down differences between the graphics APIs so you know which to use.
DirectX 12 Ultimate logo.

What is DirectX, and why is it important for PC games?

DirectX is a bit of hidden tech that helps your game talk to your GPU. Here, we break down what DirectX is, and why DirectX 12 Ultimate is so important.
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How to use Nvidia ShadowPlay to record your gameplay

If you have an Nvidia graphics card and want to record your gameplay or take instant replays, Nvidia Shadowplay is a great tool. Here's how to use Nvidia Share.
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Google turns to AI as it lays off 12,000 employees

Google is concerned about getting left behind as other companies are making artificial intelligence popular.
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How to detect ChatGPT plagiarism — and why it’s becoming so difficult

I tested out some of the most popular ChatGPT plagiarism detector apps, and discovered just how tricky catching AI can be.
Dell Chromebook 3189 2-in-1 on a classroom desk floating in the air.

Hurry! This Chromebook is on sale for only $63 at Walmart

If you're concerned about buying a used laptop, take heart from the fact that this model survived the extreme MIL-SPEC testing in Dell's labs.
A Logitech speaker sitting beside a desktop computer.

The best gaming speakers for 2023

Picking the best gaming speakers means determining what's most important. Need RGB lighting? On a tight budget? These are our favorites to help you decide.
ChatGPT AI bot running a phone.

ChatGPT agrees: it shouldn’t write the articles you read

A story about AI-generated articles has taken the internet by storm, but AI bot ChatGPT itself says that AI shouldn't be used to generate content.
A gun shooting at robots in Atomic Heart.

The most demanding PC games we’re looking forward to in 2023

2023 brings Unreal Engine 5, new ray tracing options, and a slew of AAA releases. Here are the most demanding PC games we're looking at this year.
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If you use PayPal, your personal data may have been compromised

PayPal has recently suffered a massive data breach that might have left tens of thousands of users at risk of identity theft.
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The best 4K gaming monitors of 2023: ultrawides, high refresh rates, and more

With 4K gaming becoming ever more affordable, we've found some of the best 4K gaming monitors to consider for your next display upgrade.
1983: Apple Lisa launches, fails

This $30,000 computer’s source code has just been released for free

The Apple Lisa changed the course of computing history. To mark its 40th birthday, its source code has been released for free by the Computing History Museum.
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The best 4K laptops for 2023

Looking for high resolution on the go? Our ranking of the best 4K laptops has options for gamers, travelers, mobile workers, and more.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

The best Intel processors for 2023

Now that Raptor Lake is here, it's time to revisit the best Intel processors on the market. And buyers are spoiled with options right now.
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Looking for a cheap 4K monitor? Don’t miss this LG deal

LG just discounted their 27-inch 4K monitor from $350 to $300. Here's why it's worth your money.
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Apple’s massive spring event could be dead on arrival

Far from being a jam-packed extravaganza, Apple’s spring event could end up being disappointing as more and more devices drop off its rumored product roster.
Rainbow Six Siege running on the Alienware x17 R2.

This Alienware gaming laptop just got a $900 price cut (seriously)

Save a fortune on the Alienware x17 R2 gaming laptop when you buy today and enjoy high-end gaming on the move for less.
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The best USB-C monitors for 2023

We've chosen the best USB-C monitors based on features and affordability. These quality monitors pair especially well with powerful laptops and have many uses.
Melted 12VHPWR connector made by CableMod for the RTX 4090.

RTX 4090 connectors are melting again, and this time there’s a major change

After a bit of a reprieve, we've just heard of another case of the RTX 4090 connector melting. This time, there's a major difference.
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The best monitors for 2023

Not all monitors are created equal, and not every monitor is suited to everyone. But if you're looking for the best, we've chosen the models you should see.
Netgear's Nighthawk RAXE500 tri-band router.

The best Wi-Fi routers for 2023

Routers beat at the heart of your wireless network. Picking the right one, however, can be difficult. Here are the best Wi-Fi routers for the home or office.
Cuphead running on a phone via GeForce Now.

GeForce Now Ultimate is a winner, even halfway across the country

Nvidia gave us early access to the upcoming GeForce Now Ultimate tier, and we pushed the service to its absolute limits to see how good it is.
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.