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The 10 best monitors for 2024: tested and reviewed

Looking for the best monitors to buy in 2024? These are the ones that deserve your attention and investment.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

The Windows 11 24H2 update is causing even more problems

Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 24H2 update is giving users a real headache with various problems including trashing game audio for gamers.
Front shot of Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 (16-inch) laptop with lid open

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 (16-inch) review: a stone’s throw from perfect

From its overclockable Intel Core i9 HX processor and Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 (16-inch) is a serious powerhouse.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus

The next Snapdragon X chip will be even more powerful than we thought

Qualcomm has officially announced that its next Snapdragon X PC chip will be powered not by the next generation of Oryon CPUs, but by the third generation.
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The 8 best OLED monitors to buy in 2024: tested and reviewed

One should consider an OLED monitor for its superior color accuracy, deep blacks, and high contrast ratio, enhancing overall visual experience.
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Yes, Reddit is down. Here’s everything you need to know

It's not just you! Reddit is down during the afternoon of November 20. Here's what we know.
Engineer, wearing a hard hat, works on the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s as another engineer works in the background.

This $3,390 Lenovo ThinkPad laptop is only $1,690 today

We’re always thrilled to aim the spotlight at great Lenovo deals. Today, you can order the ThinkPad P14s for 50% off its normal price!
Ghost of Tsushima running on the Steam Deck.

Valve adds DLSS 3 to SteamOS backend, but don’t expect an Nvidia Steam Deck

A new update for Valve's Proton compatibility layer for Linux adds DLSS 3 support, along with a long list of bug fixes.
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Nvidia may keep producing one RTX 40 GPU, and it’s not the one we want

Despite various claims about Nvidia sunsetting the RTX 40-series, one GPU is said to stay in production.
Key art for Stalker 2. A character in a lit-up gas mask and a gun on their back.

Understandably, Stalker 2 is a bit of a mess on PC

It never seemed like Stalker 2 would release, but it's finally here, and with some expected performance issues on PC in tow.
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Google may finally bring back the Pixelbook, but not how you think

A report suggests Google is in the beginning phases of developing its first Pixel laptop of the 2020s.
Someone using a MacBook Pro at a desk.

Hurry! The M4 MacBook Pro just got an unheard of discount

The newest MacBook Pro has a significant price cut on Amazon. Discounts this big are rare on tech this new.
The LastPass web app is open on a PC monitor.

LastPass review: Is this popular password manager still worth using?

I reviewed LastPass, a low-cost password manager with that supports a wide range of devices and offers convenient login sharing for families.
Using Gemini AI on the Google Pixel 9.

Google’s Gemini wants to get to know the real you

Gemini Advanced users can now share their interests and preferences to get better responses from the chatbot.
QR Code scam alert.

Hackers were caught hiding password-stealing tricks in people’s physical mail

It's not how you're used to hearing about stolen passwords, but hackers are now targeting your physical mailbox to steal your sensitive data and more.
The CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming PC on a white background.

Best Buy slashed over $500 off this prebuilt gaming PC with RTX 4070 Ti

The CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming PC is a great gaming PC for anyone looking for affordable yet high-end hardware. It's on sale now at Best Buy.
Apple Pro Display XDR WWDC 2019 Hands On

Apple’s next Pro Display XDR may use this high-end TV tech

Although Apple kept it quiet, the new MacBook Pros have QLED displays — and the Pro Display XDR could be next in line for the upgrade.
ChatGPT meets a dog

ChatGPT already listens and speaks. Soon it may see as well

Code discovered in the latest ChatGPT beta build suggests that Advanced Voice Mode could soon be able to see as well as speak.
The side of the Alienware Aurora R15 desktop.

Get an Alienware RTX 4090 gaming PC while it’s $1,000 off

The Alienware Aurora R15 is one of the best gaming PCs around with great hardware. It's currently on sale at Dell right now.
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U.S. government to Google: sell Chrome

U.S. officials are recommending that Google sell Chrome following a historic ruling that the company has maintained an illegal monopoly.
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Corsair MP700 Elite 2TB review: PCIe 5.0 for the rest of us

Corsair's new MP700 Elite is a PCIe 5.0 SSD you might actually buy, assuming you don't need more than 1TB in your new NVMe.
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Intel may be shipping Battlemage GPUs, but it’s not what it seems

Intel's next-gen Battlemage GPU just appeared in a shipping manifest, suggesting that the launch might be closer than expected.
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With Copilot Actions, Microsoft brings AI agents to Outlook, Teams, and more

Microsoft plans to roll out a slew of new AI features, capabilities, and agents for its 365 Copilot ecosystem starting in early 2025.
A visualization of Windows being used on a headset.

Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S

At Ignite 2024, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets in mixed reality.
Recall promotional image.

Microsoft calls Recall one of ‘the most secure experiences’ it’s ever built

After facing pushback and delays, Microsoft has provided an update on Recall regarding how it pertains to IT administrators.
An image of someone using Perplexity to shop online.

Perplexity takes aim at Google and Amazon with new shopping tool

With Google and Amazon in its sights, AI startup Perplexity has launched a shopping tool that lets you search for and purchase items within the app.
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Mullvad vs. Windscribe: best VPN for monthly service

Unlike most VPNs, Mullvad and Windscribe offer great deals without requiring an annual subscription — but which is best for you?
Google Pixel Tablet on its charging dock.

Google may finally merge Chromebooks and Android

Reports suggest that Google has plans to unify its ChromeOS and Android operating systems to compete with Apple in the tablet market.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: as small as it is big

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a thin and light 2-in-1 with a great 16-inch OLED display and good battery life.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 11 multitasking is about to get even better

Windows 11 KB5046716 update brings new options to Snap Layout, but what other features does the update bring? Here is what you need to know.
The beta Canvas feature on Mistral

This open-source alternative to ChatGPT just got serious

French AI startup Mistral just rolled out a half-dozen new features and a model update (and an entirely new model) in its bid to compete with OpenAI.
LG's UltraGear GX7 OLED gaming monitor sitting on a stand.

LG just launched its fastest OLED monitor yet — and you can buy it for $800

LG's new 480Hz OLED is the fastest gaming monitor the company has ever released, and you can preorder it for just $800 right now.
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Macs are getting their first official gaming keyboard

Apple is breaking out of its shell by teaming up with Corsair for its first gaming keyboard and mouse built for Macs.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

4 CPUs you should buy instead of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an incredible gaming CPU, but these four alternatives give AMD's latest a run for its money.
Senior Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, Macs, monitors, PC hardware, and peripherals. Around here we call it “computing,” but here’s a good rule of thumb: If it’s a computer or something that plugs into a computer, you found your guy. Oh, and these days, AI too. So much AI.

After getting a degree in music from the University of Oregon, Luke started his career in media hoping to get into music journalism. But when the opportunity arose, he landed in tech and hasn’t looked back since. He has over a decade of tech journalism experience, first joining Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a tech media company that called his city home. Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN, TouchArcade (RIP), and The Oregonian.

In his years at Digital Trends so far, Luke has covered high-profile industry events such as CES, IFA, and Microsoft Build, delivering on-the-ground coverage, breaking news, and first-hand reporting. He’s hosted countless YouTube videos, made podcast appearances, and written over 600 articles.

Some of his earliest tech memories include learning HTML through his MySpace account and trying to play Baldur’s Gate II on his parents’ dusty old beige box. These days, his obsession with technology is in telling stories with tech — in finding the narratives that ebb and flow through both technological advancement and product design, trickling right on down to our day-to-day experience of it. He is convinced that we all spend too much of our time using technology and not enough time thinking about it — cue a healthy dose of navel-gazing and philosophizing.

When he’s not endlessly debating what the best laptop is, Luke spends his days being a dad and a husband. Oh, and when there’s time (which there isn’t), he’s an avid fiction writer, player of designer board games, and still occasionally makes some music.