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How to get Windows 11 for free

If you already have a legal Windows 10 installation, you can easily upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Here's how to do it.
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How to play Fortnite on a Mac: all methods, explained

Want to play Fortnite on your Mac? Despite some hurdles, it can be done. Here are the best ways to get your favorite game running smoothly on your Mac.
Christine wearing the Apple Vision Pro demo unit.

I tried the Apple Vision Pro. Here’s why it won’t replace my iPhone

Thanks to a demo at the Apple Store, I tried out the Apple Vision Pro. Will it replace my iPhone? No ... at least not yet.
A window showing Nvidia's Chat with RTX.

How to use Nvidia’s new Chat with RTX AI bot

Nvidia has a local AI chatbot called Chat with RTX, allowing you to use AI completely free from the cloud. Here's how to use it.
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

How Intel could win the GPU war this year

Although dark clouds loom over the future of Intel's discrete GPUs, Arc Battlemage could end up being one of the best GPUs of the year.
The Immersed Visor appears on the left and Apple Vision Pro on the right.

People are returning the Vision Pro. Here are the best alternatives you can buy now

Apple's Vision Pro is great, but there are notable alternatives, some with sharper screens, better Mac connectivity, and lower prices.
A Brother printer on a counter in front of a brick wall.

Best color laser printers for 2024: tested and reviewed

Color laser printers are the go-to choice for home offices and small businesses. But which should you buy? Here are our picks for the best color laser printers.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1i against a white background.

Usually $250, this Lenovo laptop is discounted to $120 today

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1i, a laptop that's designed for casual users with the Intel Celeron N4020 processor and 4GB of RAM, is on sale for just $120 from Lenovo.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

The best CPU to pair with the RTX 4070 or 4070 Ti

If you have an RTX 4070 Ti or RTX 4070, you want to pair a strong CPU with either of them to get the best performance. Here are our top picks.
A model poses with a Meta Quest Pro over a colorful background.

Meta Quest Pro VR headset just got an 11% price cut

The Meta Quest Pro, a standalone VR headset designed for gaming and productivity, is on sale from Amazon with an 11% discount that lowers its price to $899.
Using the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook for a video chat.

This Surface-style 2-in-1 Chromebook is $150 off right now

Snap up this super stylish Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook and enjoy good looks and competent hardware for less thanks to Best Buy.
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How to make a GIF from a YouTube video

YouTube videos are great, but if you want to use them for some quick reactions, GIFs are better. Here's how to make a GIF from a YouTube video in three ways.
A person working on a Toshiba Chromebook.

The most common Chromebook problems and how to fix them

Facing annoying issues with your Chromebook? If you need help, try our Chromebook troubleshooting guide to see if we can figure out the root causes together.
Checking a Wi-Fi router and internet connection on a phone.

How to fix slow upload speeds (common causes and solutions)

If you're experiencing unusually slow upload speeds -- lower than what you’re actually paying for -- then check out our guide on how to fix slow upload speeds.
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Asus ROG PG32UCDM.

Asus ROG Swift 32 QD-OLED review: the one we’ve been waiting for

Asus emerged as the unofficial champion of the first wave of OLED gaming monitors, but does it keep the crown in 2024? The PG32UCDM suggests it does.
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The best 5K monitors you can buy for max resolution

Exploring top-notch monitors for content creation and media work? Check out the finest 5K monitors worth considering in 2024.
HP Spectre x360 13.5 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Presidents’ Day sale: Up to 65% off laptops, PCs and more

HP's Presidents' Day sale slashed the prices of all kinds of devices, including laptops, desktop PCs, monitors, and printers. Enjoy the savings while you can.
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How to use (almost) any camera as a webcam for Zoom and more

Want to step up the quality of your video chats? Learn how to use a camera as a webcam with these solutions, including some free options.
Man using Chromebook touchscreen.

How to print from a Chromebook

Our complete guide shows how to print and scan from your Chromebook wirelessly or via USB, including setting up your printer and print options.
An AI image portraying two mammoths that walk through snow, with mountains and a forest in the background.

OpenAI’s new AI-made videos are blowing people’s minds

OpenAI just debuted a new type of generative AI. Sora, a text-to-video model, might be its most impressive achievement to date.
A top down view of the Alienware m16 R2.

Alienware m16 R2 review: a slow, fresh start

The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, but fails to offer compelling value compared to the competition.
A HP ZBook Studio G8 sits on a table.

This HP business laptop just had its price slashed by 62%

Invest in a great business laptop for less with this awesome HP ZBook G10 mobile workstation deal at HP.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro sitting at an angle.

Lenovo Presidents’ Day sale: Laptops, PCs, and more, from $199

In addition to laptops and desktop computers, there are other kinds of devices available in Lenovo's Presidents' Day sale, including accessories and tablets.
The Dell XPS 13 on a table with the Start Menu open.

Dell’s “final sale” on the XPS 13 could end at any time

The current version of the Dell XPS 13 is down to $599 in Dell's final sale for the popular laptop. You need to buy it now if you want the $200 in savings.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

What CPU do I have? Here’s how to easily check

If you want to find out what CPU your PC or laptop is running, you don't need to take it apart. Here's how to check your processor in just a few quick steps.
An Alienware m16 gaming laptop in use on a desk, playing Baldur's Gate III.

It’s the right time to buy an older gaming laptop

If you need a gaming laptop, now is the time to go for it and buy one. Here's why.
A man playing on the Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop.

Save $250 on this Acer gaming laptop with an RTX 3050 Ti

Get into the game with this deal on the Acer Nitro 5, which sees the gaming laptop's price dropped to just $700.
The Dell XPS 13

Dell Presidents’ Day sale: Get a Dell XPS 13 for $599 and more

The Dell Presidents' Day sale has already started, offering discounts on a wide range of devices. This may be your last chance to get the current Dell XPS 13.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

What’s behind customers returning their Vision Pro headsets?

Vision Pro returns are seeing a sudden uptick, according to multiple news reports citing activity on social media. So what's going on?
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This dual-screen laptop does something unheard of

Is this dual-screen notebook the new wave of foldable computers?
Halo running on a MacBook Pro.

The one problem with Mac gaming no one is talking about

Mac gaming is going from weakness to strength, but the Magic Mouse is holding it back. Apple needs to redesign it to make it better for comfort and performance.
A developer points to a Mac screen while a Vision Pro rests on the desk.

How to turn off the Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro is a powerful spatial computer with a short battery life, so here's how and when you should switch it off to save power.
EVGA RTX 3060 sitting on a table.

Using an RTX 3060? Here’s the GPU to upgrade to next

While the RTX 3060 is the most popular graphics card in gaming PCs, we rounded up a list of GPUs that can take your gaming experience to the next level.
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Intel may have a monster new CPU coming soon

Intel is expected to soon launch a new flagship consumer processor that will be capable of clocking up to 6.2GHz.
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.