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The latest PC news, reviews, and buying guides, all in one place. Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything PC, from Microsoft to Dell and all of the hardware in-between. Whether you’re looking to build a new computer, pick up a new laptop, or just want to keep up with the newest news, we’ve got you covered.
We finally know the price of Asus’ most powerful gaming NUC
The first listing for the upcoming Asus ROG NUC mini PC was spotted at a German retailer. Spoiler alert: It's not cheap.
Intel road map explained: going beyond 2027
Intel debuted an updated road map at its IFS Direct event, showcasing what the company is doing through 2027.
How to measure your PC’s power use, and why it matters
Whether you're looking to upgrade your computer or want to save money on your energy bill, here are several ways you can monitor the power draw of your PC.
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.
A new Windows 11 hardware system requirement may be incoming
The upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will now make it impossible to run the OS on an old PC.
I tested 3 years of mini-LED gaming laptops, and I was shocked by the results
Mini-LED laptops are still relatively new, but comparing the last three years of mini-LED tech shows how far we've come.
We just learned two critical details about the 2024 Zephyrus G14
After the debut of the 2024 Zephyrus G14 and G16 earlier this year, listings have gone live for the laptops, revealing two critical details.
How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode
If Windows 11 isn't performing as it should, then you can diagnose things by booting the operating system into Safe Mode. Here's how to do just that.
MSI and Asus just flipped the script for their OLED gaming monitors
MSI and Asus are joining the ranks of LG, Samsung, and Alienware by adding extended burn-in protection for their OLED gaming monitors.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 review: as ridiculous as I hoped it would be
The 2024 Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 takes advantage of everything an 18-inch gaming laptop can -- and that's exactly why it shines.
I hate low-profile keyboards, but Asus’ latest has converted me
Low-profile mechanical keyboards haven't been my jam, but the new Asus ROG Falchion RX LP could change that.
AMD has a lot to prove this year
AMD has recently launched several products and has big plans for the upcoming years, but there are deep cracks beneath that surface.
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.
The best mechanical keyboards you can buy
Selecting the right keyboard can be difficult given all the available options. These are the best mechanical keyboards for fast and accurate typing experiences.
Alienware 27 QD-OLED review: making the best even better
Alienware has enjoyed two years at the top of the heap of best gaming monitors, and with the 27 QD-OLED, it might enjoy another two.
Lenovo just made my favorite gaming laptop even better
At CES 2024, Lenovo is making the highest-reviewed laptop we used last year even better with an upgraded CPU and new dedicated AI chip.
I tried the world’s lightest 14-inch gaming laptop — here’s what surprised me
HP claims its new Omen Transcend 14 is the world's lightest 14-inch gaming laptop. Here's what surprised me after spending some time with the laptop.
How to speed up your graphics card
The GPU is your best friend when it comes to PC gaming as it does most of the heavy lifting. Here's how you can speed up your graphics card.
What is an NPU? Here’s why everyone’s suddenly talking about them
CPU, GPU, NPU; what are they, and how NPUs will change the future of computer chips.
Intel isn’t giving up on GPUs yet
A new slide reaffirms that Intel is still working on its Arc GPUs, and we could see next-gen Battlemage cards surprisingly soon.
This was the most exciting gaming laptop I reviewed in 2023
I review dozens of gaming laptops every year, but no laptop stood out to me in 2023 quite like the Lenovo Legion 9i.
Intel is cooking up an exciting DLSS 3 rival
At Siggraph Asia 2023, Intel introduced a research paper that details an exciting rival to Nvidia's popular DLSS 3.
The first Core Ultra handheld gaming PC is already coming
We already have details on a handheld gaming PC sporting one of Intel's new Core Ultra CPUs.
