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Apple’s next Studio monitor may use a QD-OLED panel

Samsung may be working on the OLED panels for an Apple Studio Display that could release in 2024.
An Apple MacBook with four extra displays added.

This gadget could turn your M1 Mac into a productivity beast

This new USB-C dock can help you add several external displays to a Mac running on Apple's own M1 or M2 chip.
The top of the Nvidia RTX 4080 cooler.

Nvidia’s RTX 4080 12GB may soon return, but not how you think

Nvidia has another graphics card up its sleeve, and it may be launching soon. Is it the ill-fated RTX 4080 12GB in disguise?
An Alienware + Windows 11 PC gaming setup.

You can now buy Alienware’s second QD-OLED gaming monitor

Alienware's new 34-inch curved Quantum Dot-OLED gaming monitor (AW3423DWF) is vying to be one of the best immersive displays on the market.
An esports player on St. Mary's esports team plays a game.

The best gaming mouse for esports

Playing with one of the best gaming mice for esports can give you a solid edge in competitive games like CS: GO, Valorant, and many more.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.

Windows 11 will now work more seamlessly with Apple iCloud

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.
The edge of the Dell XPS 13 Plus' chassis.

Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14

The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Apple MacBook Pro 14 are two of the best laptops you can buy today. They're different machines but meet demanding productive needs.
Google Chrome with pinned tabs on a MacBook on a table.

How to pin a tab in Google Chrome

Bookmarks are great for saving your favorite sites. But for faster access to the websites you visit the most, here’s how to pin a tab in Google Chrome.
Numbers and Excel on a MacBook with a business person.

How to convert Apple Numbers to Excel

Want an easier way to share your spreadsheet or workbook with non-Apple users? We’ll show you how to convert Apple Numbers to Excel on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
LibreOffice Fonts.

How to add fonts to LibreOffice: a step-by-step guide

LibreOffice has a wealth of fonts to choose from, but sometimes you need something specific: Here's how to download a font that works with LibreOffice.
Document work in LibreOffice.

How to use LibreOffice as a PDF editor

LibreOffice can handle all kind of files, including PDFs you might be working on. Here's how to set up a PDF in LibreOffice and edit it.
Elon Musk.

Twitter begins rollout of new gray check marks only to abruptly remove them

Twitter began rolling out new gray check marks to mark accounts as Official. Then it abruptly took them away. Here's what happened.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

Update Windows now — Microsoft just fixed several dangerous exploits

Microsoft has just fixed a whole lot of dangerous vulnerabilities as part of its latest Windows patch.
A white microwave with a PC inside lit by blue RGB lighting

Someone built a PC in a microwave, because why not?

Despite all the warnings about putting metal in a microwave, someone stuck an entire computer in there.
The RTX 4090 graphics card on a table alongside a set of cables held in hand.

Here’s how you could protect your RTX 4090 from melting

An expert from Corsair weighed in on the Nvidia RTX 4090 melting problem, indicating that it might all come down to user error.
A render of Apple's VR headset.

Apple’s top-secret AR/VR headset may begin production soon

Apple’s mixed-reality headset is reportedly in manufacturing validation, indicating this powerful AR and VR headset will begin production soon.
Acer 516 GE on railing outdoors at dawn.

Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: a Chromebook for gaming?

Google has partnered with companies such as Acer, Asus, and Lenovo to create the world’s first ChromeOS-powered cloud gaming laptops.
Alan Truly is writing using a Quest Pro with a paiered keyboard and mouse.

This hidden feature in the Meta Quest Pro could arrive soon

The Meta Quest Pro Touch Controllers could be getting a great new feature soon that will change how you use your VR headset.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

This Chrome extension lets hackers remotely seize your PC

Malicious extensions on Google Chrome are being used by hackers remotely in an effort to steal sensitive information.
HP Spectre x360 13.5 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Apple MacBook Air M1

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and Apple MacBook Air M1 are both excellent laptops, and the MacBook is cheaper. But the Spectre is the more flexible machine.
The Rewind app on an iMac with a pink background, showing a grid of faces from a Zoom call

These new Zoom features take on Teams and Outlook in a serious way

Zoom has announced its in-house Mail and Calendar clients, which will soon be available in beta.
Person using a gaming monitor.

Microsoft’s DirectStorage can now boost your game loading times by 200%

Microsoft has just released DirectStorage 1.1, officially adding the long-awaited GPU decompression that could lower loading times by 200%.
Creative Electron took an x-ray scan of Meta's Quest Pro VR headset.

Meta Quest Pro teardown reveals some big surprises

A teardown of Meta's Quest Pro reveals why the headset costs so much and uncovers a few big surprises about the headset, battery, and controllers.
Twitter app on the OnePlus 10T.

Some blue check Twitter users were unable to edit their names

Yesterday, some blue check Twitter users tweeted that they weren't able to edit their screen names anymore. This issue appears to be resolving though.
EVGA's prototype RTX 4090 graphics card.

EVGA’s lost RTX 4090 prototype shows us what could have been

This early prototype of an EVGA RTX 4090 GPU shows us what could have been, including a surprising power-related discovery.
A Framework laptop upside down with two hands holding it and the USB ports unscrewed

The Framework laptop is officially Thunderbolt 4 certified

Framework laptops are officially Thunderbolt 4 certified after undergoing a rigorous Intel testing process.
qualcomm takes on apple m1 with snapdragon 8cx gen 3 chip 4

Qualcomm’s rumored 12-core chip finally sounds like a true ARM revolution for PCs

A new report indicates that a 12-core PC chip from Qualcomm may finally have what it takes to take on Intel and Apple.
A scientist holds a paper PCB.

Scientists find a surprising answer to the future of computers — paper

In order to limit electronic waste, researchers have come up with a new idea: using paper to make electronics.
MacBook Air sitting on a table in an airport.

These are the airports that actually have really fast public Wi-Fi

A researcher discovers which of the busiest airports in the U.S. have the best free Wi-Fi.
Series of four mobile screenshots showing Mastodon's sign-up process.

Mastodon surpasses 1 million monthly active users as Twitter backlash worsens

Social media platform Mastodon is experiencing growth as Twitter experiences a backlash against upcoming changes to its platform.
A yellow and black McCrispy gaming chair

We’re lovin’ this official McDonald’s gaming chair — the McCrispy Ultimate

Some lucky person in the U.K. is going to receive their very own McCrispy Ultimate gaming chair, courtesy of McDonald’s.
AMD RX 7900 XTX standing up on a red background.

For the first time ever, I’m ready to switch to an AMD graphics card

After nearly 15 years, I'm finally done with Nvidia. It's time to give AMD another try.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card is shown flying over green perspective lines.

Nvidia’s RTX 4080 may be up to 45% slower than the RTX 4090, but it’s still pricey

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 4080 16GB was just spotted in some benchmarks. Is its performance worth the price?
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 front view showing display and folio keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315) review: a cheaper Surface Pro alternative

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 9315 doesn't offer anything to recommend it over the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 except for its price, and that's not quite low enough.
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.