Just buy a new laptop? Here’s how to know if you should return it
You've just laid out a pretty penny for a brand-new laptop. Now, take a few minutes to make sure it's in good shape before deciding to keep it.
This was easily the worst Apple product of 2022
Apple usually aims to hit the mark of quality with its new product launches, but this one just felt downright lazy.
Common macOS Ventura problems and how to fix them
Here's how to solve the most common macOS Ventura problems to get your Mac working right again and how to downgrade to Monterey.
Laptop displays got way better this year, and I can prove it
Laptop displays seemed to have improved lately, with higher brightness, more contrast, and wider and more accurate colors. Here's the proof.
Overclockers surpassed the elusive 9GHz clock speed. Here’s how they did it
The Intel Core i9-13900K processor just managed to reach a new world record by hitting a clock speed of over 9GHz.
Why the Alienware 34 QD-OLED was the most important monitor of 2022
Thanks to its incredible image quality and HDR performance, the Alienware 34 QD-OLED was the start of a great trend in gaming monitors.
The best budget routers you can buy right now
These are the best budget routers that offer consistent wireless performance, at the same time are not as expensive as some of the premium products out there.
How to send a text message from your email account
Find yourself needing to send a text but don't have your phone on you? Learn how to send texts from your email account using any carrier by following our guide.
These are the most important monitor settings to change for PC gaming
Configuring your monitor with the best settings for gaming can make sure your games look their best, and give you as many advantages as possible for competing.
Nvidia may be working on an enormous quad-slot GPU
The Nvidia RTX 4090 is a great GPU, but Nvidia may have something much more powerful in the works -- a new version of the Titan card.
The ROG Zephyrus G14 infuriates me, but it’s still my favorite gaming laptop of 2022
Even after repairs, multiple bugs, and borked software updates, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is my favorite gaming laptop of 2022.
Got an M1 Mac? Apple will now let you repair it yourself
If you’ve been waiting to repair your M1 Mac, you’re in luck. Apple has expanded its self-repair program beyond MacBooks to include more computers than ever.
This modular SteamVR controller fixes a major problem with VR controllers
Frustrated with e-waste from broken SteamVR controllers, Rob Cole decided to build his own modular, repairable VR controllers -- and they're awesome.
Intel’s upcoming laptop CPU may destroy even the best desktop chips
The upcoming Intel Core i9-13900HX was spotted in leaked benchmarks. One thing is clear -- this CPU is going to be a real beast.
The ThinkPad X1 laptop line embraces recycled magnesium and aluminum
Ahead of CES 2023, Lenovo has announced updates to its popular ThinkPad X1 line of laptops, with an emphasis on sustainable materials.
Lenovo’s new mini-LED monitors have a peak brightness of 1,200 nits
Lenovo just announced two new mini-LED monitors with pretty hefty specs (and prices), coming in the second half of next year.
Ryzen 7000 CPUs have a serious problem with their heat spreaders
The Ryzen 7000 CPUs we have for testing keep scratching up the cold plates on our AIO coolers. Is it time we all started delidding our CPUs?
This critical macOS flaw may leave your Mac defenseless
Macs are known for their security, but Microsoft has discovered a serious flaw that could let hackers waltz past one of macOS’s strongest defensive tools.
This glass mechanical keyboard has an entire computer inside
The Finalmouse Centerpiece mechanical keyboard has several features similar to PCs and will sell for $350.
Why I converted my Windows laptop into a Chromebook, and why you should too
Google's ChromeOS Flex is one of the best ways of breathing new life into your old laptop or spicing up a new one. This doesn't mean there aren't trade-offs.
Microsoft Teams Premium uses AI to automatically recap your meetings
Microsoft has just made Teams Premium available for a short trial run, offering a range of new features.
Microsoft warns that relying on Internet Explorer may cause disruptions
Microsoft has announced further end-of-life updates for Internet Explorer on Windows 10 that will take place in February 2023.
Asus could launch a massive new ROG laptop at CES 2023
Asus recently teased a new laptop for CES 2023, and a fresh leak suggests it could be a massive 18-inch behemoth designed to take on Alienware and Razer.
The next Mac Pro may be a huge disappointment, leak suggests
The Mac Pro is due to get an Apple silicon upgrade but it may be nowhere near as powerful as previously predicted, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i: a close competition
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i and Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 are two new detachable tablets taking on Microsoft's Surface Pro line. They're not identical, however.
These are the best 2022 games to test your PC with — and which to avoid
2022 brought some big technical hits and some big technical messes on PC. Here's the best and worst PC releases we saw this year from a technical perspective.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i: which 2-in-1 is best?
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 makes for a better laptop if it's your primary machine. But as an adjunct to another machine, the IdeaPad Duet 5i is appealing.
Why Apple’s foldable MacBook could be the Mac’s iPhone X moment
If Apple’s foldable MacBook is real, it could shake up the laptop industry like never before. It might be as important as the iPhone X was five years ago.
Samsung planning foldable with the largest bended display for 2023
Reports suggest Samsung has plans to release a foldable with a display that is larger than any other when its in its folded state.
I saw LG’s 27-inch OLED, and it felt like the future of gaming monitors
The LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED QHD is an impressive display with market-first features including a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03 response time GtG response time.
Lagging in games? This Windows 11 update might fix the problem
Microsoft has released a safeguard hold to prevent automatic updates to the latest version of Windows 11 and the gaming issues have been resolved.
Bad news: AMD may have launched RDNA 3 before it was quite ready
The new AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and XT cards are already here, but it appears they may not be the final product.
Don’t waste your money on a MacBook Air. Just buy a Chromebook instead
If all you do is check your email, write documents, play with Excel, and watch YouTube, then save your money, because a Chromebook is all you need.
AMD RX 7900 XTX vs. Nvidia RTX 4090: the ultimate flagship GPU battle
AMD and Nvidia are the two top players in the graphics card market. Let's compare their two flagships.
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.