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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.

Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

The new ROG G14 completely upends the Razer Blade 14

Asus' radical new Zephyrus G14 takes aim at the Razer Blade 14, and it comes out on top in a messy battle.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with an HDR demo playing on it.

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is damn near perfect

An Intel Meteor Lake processor socketed in a motherboard.

Intel road map explained: going beyond 2027

A person using 1Password on a desktop all-in-one computer while sat at a desk. There are two laptops next to them on the desk.

How to measure your PC’s power use, and why it matters

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Asus ROG PG32UCDM.

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

A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

A new Windows 11 hardware system requirement may be incoming

Pads on the bottom of the Ryzen 9 7950X.

AMD vs. Intel: the rivalry has never been more fierce

Three mini-LED laptops playing an HDR demo.

I tested 3 years of mini-LED gaming laptops, and I was shocked by the results

The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 sitting on a table.

We just learned two critical details about the 2024 Zephyrus G14

Windows 11 on a tablet.

How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode

Counter Strike running on the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM.

MSI and Asus just flipped the script for their OLED gaming monitors

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 laptop.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 review: as ridiculous as I hoped it would be

The Asus ROG Falchion RX LP keyboard on a pink background.

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.
Dr. Lisa Su at the RX 7900 XT launch event.

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.
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.
hail your mechanical overlord why keyboards arent just for geeks anymore keyboard mem 4

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.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Alienware 27 QD-OLED.

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.
The lid of the Lenovo Legion 9i.

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.
HP Omen Transcend 14 sitting next to a window.

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.
young woman playing video games on a PC

The best cheap gaming PC deals for 2024

We've gathered our favorite gaming PC deals for you to browse, and if you're interested in any of them, make the purchase immediately before the savings end.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

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.
Intel Meteor Lake integrated NPU slide showcased at the Intel Tech Tour in Malaysia.

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.
The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

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.
The lid of the Lenovo Legion 9i.

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.
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

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 OneXPlayer X1 handheld.

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.
HP Spectre Foldable PC in several modes.

This was the weirdest, most exciting laptop I reviewed this year

Of the 40 or so laptops I reviewed in 2023, the HP Spectre Foldable PC was the laptop that stands out the most. If only it were more affordable.
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

I’m shocked how good this $180 GPU is

We haven't seen a true budget GPU in a few years, but Intel's Arc A580 fills that gap with compelling 1080p performance at a fantastic price.
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding an APU chip.

Intel said AMD’s Ryzen 7000 is snake oil

A new marketing playbook from Intel compares AMD's Ryzen 7000 mobile processors to snake oil.
The Hyte Y60 with an RTX 4090 installed.

After this year, I finally understand why people buy prebuilt gaming PCs

I love PC building, but even I can't deny that it's now harder than ever to build a good gaming PC.
Overhead view of someone typing on a surface laptop.

PCs are back, baby

After seven quarters of decline, a new forecast shows a surge in growth for PCs in the near future.
Starfield running on the Asus ROG Ally.

Asus’ forgotten ROG Ally is now totally worth the money

The Asus ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 wasn't very good when it released, but a refreshed price makes it the best deal you can find on a handheld gaming PC.
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Graphics terms every PC gamer should know

There are dozens of graphics terms PC gamers need to keep track of. We rounded them up so you know what to look for while playing games.
Horizon Zero Dawn running on the Lenovo Legion Go,

Why the latest rival handheld still can’t beat the ROG Ally

The Lenovo Legion Go is one of the most impressive handhelds we've seen, but further testing reveals it exhibits some strange behavior compared to the ROG Ally.

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