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A photo of e-waste bundled and ready for recycling.

How to dispose of a printer in the most environmentally safe way possible

A printer is an essential part of office computing, but if it dies or you no longer need it, you can't just throw it away or put it in the recycling.
Magic Mouse next to a Mac keyboard on a desk.

The Magic Mouse has been fixed, but not by Apple

This fix for Apple's Magic Mouse might be the most successful one yet.
The Razer Core X Chroma external graphics card on a desk next a laptop and a monitor.

These are the best graphics cards to use in an external GPU enclosure

One way to boost your laptop's performance is with an external graphics enclosure. Here are the best GPUs to give your laptop desktop-grade gaming power.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Upgrade your PC or start from scratch? Here’s our definitive guide on the question

If your PC isn't cutting it anymore, it might be time to upgrade. But should you start from scratch or replace certain components? Let's find out.
Tech of the Week Ayaneo

I fell in love with this adorable mini gaming PC

Ayaneo revealed a range of new products inspired by retro designs, with the headliner being an adorable mini PC that looks like a Mac.
A Steam Deck OLED sits on a table.

Steam Deck OLED review: Valve’s refreshed handheld made me a believer

The Steam Deck OLED upgrade fixes just about every glaring problem Valve's experimental first draft had.
Acer Swift X 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift X 16 review: the anti-MacBook Pro

The Acer Swift X 16 offers enough performance to compete with other relatively affordable creative workstations, with an OLED display to match.
Welcome screen of the Windows App on MacOS.

Windows is just an application now

Microsoft is launching a new Windows App to let you access your Windows PC remotely on a variety of devices.
Windows 11 Widgets pictured in a screenshot.

You can finally purge your PC of default Windows apps

A new EU regulation has forced Microsoft to allow users to uninstall default Windows apps.
Upcoming Nvidia RTX 40-series laptops over a black and green background.

Don’t wait for new GPUs. It’s safe to buy a gaming laptop now

Nvidia is rumored to soon be releasing new graphics cards, but should laptop users wait for them?
A mudflat on the left with mountains in the background. On the right is the same mudflat with a car and pond superimposed into the foreground and a car-shaped cloud in the sky. This image was made with Adobe Photoshop's Generative Fill tool.

This magic Photoshop feature has changed how I edit photos forever

The latest generations of AI aren't just great to chat to and for making fun AI art -- they can speed up your workflow in Photoshop too. Here's how.
Google Pixel Fold in Obsidian showing Gmail app on inner display.

10 helpful Gmail tips and tricks everyone should know

There's more to Gmail than you might think. Here's how to make the most of it, including tips on scheduling your emails and much more.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Whatever you do, don’t buy an Nvidia GPU right now

We're already seeing deals on graphics cards for Black Friday, but now is just about the worst time to pick up a current-gen Nvidia graphics card.
A Safari window and the Maps app open in macOS Sonoma.

All the best macOS Sonoma tips and tricks you need to know

Find out how to get more from macOS Sonoma and uncover some of its most useful features with these clever tips and tricks for Apple’s operating system.
Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD.

Western Digital responds to claims that SanDisk SSD failures have design flaw

SanDisk's parent company has been facing lawsuits over several failed SSDs. Now, researchers have discovered that is issue is not in the firmware.
A typo on the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 motherboard.

A typo is ruining this $700 Asus motherboard — but there’s a fix

Weeks after the motherboard released, users are discovering that the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 EVA-02 motherboard features an embarrassing spelling mistake.
Soliders take cover behind a riot shield in a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 promo image.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3: best settings, benchmarks, and more

We've been testing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 on PC to find the best settings to achieve the highest fps in the game.
Intel's new Intel Core Ultra badge.

Some surprising details on Intel’s upcoming 14th-gen laptops just leaked

If certain product listings are to be believed, the first range of Intel Core Ultra laptops could launch around $1,000
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

Windows 11 will soon harness your GPU for generative AI

Microsoft has partnered with Nvidia to launch a new release of TensorRT-LLM to make demanding AI workloads more accessible.
A map of the world.

Google’s new AI model means the outlook for weather forecasting is bright

Google DeepMind has shared exciting news of GraphCast, an AI model that looks set to revolutionize weather prediction.
A MacBook Pro 13-inch on a table.

A major era in MacBook history is finally over

We're living in a golden age of MacBook glory. But only since the removal of the 13-inch MacBook Pro were we able to officially embrace it.
Elgato Wave 3 microphone on a desk.

These are the best microphones for streaming you can buy

Streaming is all the rage, and there’s no better time to get started. But you will need a quality mic. Here are some of the best microphones for streaming.
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

AMD is valiantly keeping its word to gamers

A new leak suggests that the AM4 platform may not be dead at all, and that new 3D V-Cache chips are on the horizon.
A man working in private industrious workspace with laptop.

How to insert a checkbox in Word

Want to create a list that features checkboxes that can be electronically checked? Inserting checkboxes can be done in Microsoft Word, and we can show you how.
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a desk.

This is the best Alienware gaming PC you can buy

Alienware is no stranger when it comes to gaming laptops, but if you are looking for a gaming desktop, this is the one you should buy.
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

What reviews didn’t say about the Steam Deck OLED

The Steam Deck OLED makes a great first impression, but there are a few nuanced changes that deserve a closer look.
The Google "G" logo on an Android phone.

Google witness accidentally reveals how much Apple gets for Safari search

A recent report suggested that this translated to a colossal $18 billion for Apple in 2021, though the deal between the two tech behemoths is now under threat.
A person holds a phone with the Google logo and word 'Bard' on the screen. In the background is a Google Bard logo.

Google tackles scammers offering malware-laden ‘Bard’ tool

Google says it's suing alleged scammers who are offering malware-laden generative AI software called Bard – the same name as Google’s own generative AI tool.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Here’s why people are raising concerns about the M3 Pro MacBook Pro

Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro hasn't gotten much attention this week, which may have been on purpose.
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

Don’t waste your money. These are the best GPUs to buy on a budget

GPUs continue to get expensive, but the best budget GPUs still deliver excellent performance at a reasonable price.
YouTube app running on an Amazon Fire Max 11.

I couldn’t live without this simple desktop YouTube feature

YouTube's Picture in Picture feature is super useful for keeping videos within view when you're multi-tasking. Here's how to make the most of it.
AMD Ryzen 5000G.

Gigabyte may have just leaked AMD next big release

Thanks to an unexpected update from Gigabyte, we now know when to expect the next-gen AMD processors.
An Apple iMac Pro in a dark room flanked by two monitors, one on either side of it.

A new iMac Pro could still launch. Here’s what I want from it

Despite recent reports, it looks like Apple is still working on a larger iMac Pro. If that’s true, here’s everything I want to see in the next all-in-one Mac.
Xreal, TCL, and Rokid smart glasses displayed together.

I tried the next generation of smart glasses, and my nose loves them

I tested the next-gen smart glasses from Xreal, Rokid, and TCL to find out if they offer enough comfort, quality, and compatibility to spur an upgrade.
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.