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The XPS 13, XPS 14, and XPS 16 on a table.

The new Dell XPS 13 has an ace up its sleeve against the MacBook Air

The new Dell XPS 13 design looks excellent, but it's going up against the outstanding Apple MacBook Air M2. On paper, the Dell a competitive laptop.
The RTX 4080 Super graphics card sitting on a pink background.

The RTX 4080 Super doesn’t move the needle — and it doesn’t need to

The RTX 4080 Super comes off disappointing with basically no performance jump over the base model, but this GPU is about way more than frame rate.
Dell XPS 15 9520 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

The best 15-inch laptops for 2024

Today's 15-inch laptops are slimmer and quicker than their aging counterparts. Here are the top models for working, gaming, streaming, and any other task.
A person typing on a laptop that is showing the ChatGPT generative AI website.

The best custom GPTs to make ChatGPT even more powerful

ChatGPT gets a lot more impressive when you use Custom GPTs. Here are some of the best ones right now.
The facial interface inside the Quest 3.

How to remove the Meta Quest 3’s facial interface and clean it

Sometimes you may need to remove the Meta Quest 3's facial interface for cleaning. Luckily, it's a very quick and easy process that we'll explain here.
RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

10 best graphics cards of 2024: finding the best GPU for gaming

The best graphics cards for 2024 include GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, but only a select few rise to the top of the rankings.
HP Laptop 14

Get this HP laptop with a year of Office 365 for only $169

The HP Stream 14, a laptop with a 14-inch touchscreen and a free year of Office 365, is currently available for just $169 from Walmart after a $60 discount.
Man using dual monitor arms on his desk.

The 5 best dual monitor arms in 2024

If you're on the hunt for dual monitor arms, either to try a dual-monitor setup or to improve your computer's configuration, check out our recommendations here.
A person wears an Apple Vision Pro in a dim room.

I’m a VR enthusiast. Here’s why the Vision Pro doesn’t excite me

The Vision Pro is great for VR, and Apple entering the market is much-needed validation, but here's why this spatial computer doesn't excite me.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 4080 Super review: the apology gamers deserve

Nvidia's new RTX 4080 Super doesn't do anything exciting, but it brings the scales of price and performance back into balance.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super just trounced AMD

Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super is new, but how does it compare to its old rival, the AMD RX 7900 XTX? Check out our in-depth tests of both cards.
A game playing on the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop.

Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop with an RTX 3080 Ti is $1,500 off

The Razer Blade 14, a powerful gaming laptop that's equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, is on sale from Razer with a $1,500 discount.
The screen of the MacBook Air M2.

Don’t need a MacBook Pro? Save $300 on the 15-inch MacBook Air

The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M2 with 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 15.3-inch display is on sale from Best Buy for less than $1,000 after a $300 discount.

How to change your mouse cursor in Windows

The standard Windows mouse cursor only goes so far. If you want your cursor's appearance to be more playful, here's how to change your mouse cursor in Windows.
A customer relationship management diagram.

The 6 best Salesforce alternatives in 2024

Salesforce may lead the way when it comes to building customer relationships, but we've picked the best Salesforce alternatives for every business.
Steam library.

How to add external games to your Steam library

Steam has most PC games, but it doesn't have them all. You'll need to know how to add external games to your Steam library to have your collection in one spot.
A person sitting at a desk, in front of a computer monitor with their head in their hands.

How to recall an email in Gmail on mobile and desktop

Have you ever sent an email you instantly regretted? Our guide shows you how to recall an email in Gmail and offers tips on adjusting the Undo Send feature.
The ROG Strix G16 open on a table.

The best 17-inch laptops you can buy in 2024

Looking for the best 17-inch laptop to buy in 2024? We've gathered the best large laptop models for those who need a larger display for work or play.
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The best MacBook to buy in 2024

With plenty of MacBook models to choose from, which should you buy? Our guide examines performance, battery life, design, and more to help you find the answer.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

How to turn off notifications in Windows 11

Windows 11 notifications aren't always helpful. Here's how to turn them off.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel may be throwing away an important opportunity

A new Intel Arc Battlemage leak tells us that these next-gen GPUs may never come to laptops.
A person typing on a laptop that is showing the ChatGPT generative AI website.

I used ChatGPT to help me make my first game. Don’t make the same mistakes I did

Making games is hard, but maybe using ChatGPT can make it much easier? I've had a go at it and the results are mixed, to put it best.
Dell XPS 16 sitting on desktop with flowers.

The XPS 16 is facing an uphill battle against the MacBook Pro

The Dell XPS 16 looks like it will be an excellent laptop, albeit with some controversial design elements. But the Apple MacBook Pro 16 is a formidable laptop.
A view out to the sea in Palworld.

Palworld Performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more

Palworld is tearing up the Steam charts as 2024's first big hit. It's Early Access though, so here's how to get the best performance out of it.
The LG UltraGear 32GN600-B 32-inch gaming monitor on green background.

Wow! This LG 32-inch QHD gaming monitor is 46% off right now

The 32-inch LG UltraGear gaming monitor with QHD resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate is on sale from Walmart for $187, after a 46% discount for $162 in savings.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

The first Apple Vision Pro reviews are painting a messy, but exciting picture

The first reviews of the Vision Pro are here, and they’ve got a lot to say about Apple’s headset. Here are the key points, from the great to the garish.
An HP Envy 17-inch laptop sits on an office desk.

This HP 17-inch laptop is discounted from $500 to $300 today

The HP Laptop 17t, a budget-friendly laptop with a relatively large 17.3-inch display, is on sale from HP with a $200 discount that lowers its price to $300.
A Dell XPS 15 laptop on an office desk next to a monitor.

Hurry! Dell XPS 15 with a massive 64GB of RAM is $510 off right now

Save over $500 on fantastic Dell XPS 15s including the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB RAM models. Here's why it's so great.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

There’s a flash sale happening on M3 models of the MacBook Pro

Best Buy has a huge sale on the MacBook Pro M3 range with some great discounts on highly sought after models.
A MacBook Pro on a table in front of a window.

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max review: delivering the goods

The MacBook Pro is Apple's most important laptop, and with the upgrade to the M3 Max, it's even more powerful.
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Zoom unveils immersive app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset

Zoom has just unveiled its videoconferencing app designed especially for Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which launches this Friday.
Everything you need to know about Neuralink

Neuralink implants brain chip in first human, Elon Musk reveals

Elon Musk’s Neuralink firm has performed its first implant in a human brain as part of early tests of a technology designed to help those with severe paralysis.
A profile shot shows Alan Truly wearing the Meta Quest 3.

How to cast Meta Quest 3 to a TV

There are plenty of reasons you may want to cast your Quest 3 to a television, and it's luckily a quick and easy process. Here's exactly how to do it.
Close up of the Chrome logo on the top of a Chromebook.

7 best Chromebooks for 2024: the best for every budget

Looking to buy a new laptop on a budget? Here are all the best Chromebooks in 2024. They're affordable, powerful, and highly capable.
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.