DDR5 vs. DDR4 RAM: Is DDR5 worth it?
DDR5 stands as the contemporary RAM standard for modern PCs. However, the question remains: Between DDR5 and DDR4, which one is better?
The best RAM for 2024
There are a lot of RAM kits on the market, but only a select few made the cut in our roundup of the best RAM kits. Here are the top options in 2024.
How to free up RAM on Mac and PC
Are your computer tasks taking up a little too much RAM and causing slowdowns or crashes? Expanding your RAM isn't always possible: Here's what to do instead.
Does RAM speed matter for PC performance?
Frequency, latency, and memory channels impact the speed of RAM, but should you care how fast your RAM is? The short answer: Yes, but not too much.
ExpressVPN Deals: Save 49% when you sign up today
If you're looking for a VPN to help provide you some extra security and get around geo-locked content, then this deal from ExpressVPN will serve you quite well!
This cheap gaming keyboard and mouse combo is on sale for $30
The Raiku R905 wireless keyboard and mouse combo gets you a gaming keyboard and a gaming mouse for a very cheap price of $30 from Walmart, for savings of $60.
Nvidia reportedly caught scraping AI data from Netflix and YouTube (again)
Nvidia helped itself to "a human lifetime visual experience worth of training data per day," according to company execs.
Best gaming chair deals: Save on Corsair, Razer, and more
Every gamers needs a proper gaming chair. If you don't have one yet, now's the time to buy one with the discounts from the gaming chair deals we've gathered.
How to allocate more RAM to Minecraft
Minecraft Java can run out of memory quickly if you heavily mod the game. Here's how to allocate more to boost performance.
PC gamers still prefer Windows 10 over Windows 11
Windows 10 has over 50% market share in the latest Steam hardware and software survey.
This Lenovo ThinkPad deal cuts the price by 68% — save $1,370
The dependable and versatile Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 2-in-1 laptop is on sale from Lenovo with a massive 68% discount that drops its price to only $639.
Alienware m16 and x16 gaming laptops are both on sale today
The Alienware m16 R2 is on sale from Dell with a $445 discount, while the Alienware x16 is $600 off. Hurry if you want to get either gaming laptop with savings.
CrowdStrike denies responsibility for Delta airline outage
Delta Airlines seeks $500 million in damages after a massive IT outage that was caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update. But how solid is the lawsuit?
ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode: release date, compatibility, and more
OpenAI has finally released its highly anticipated Advanced Voice feature to a select few of its ChatGPT-Plus subscribers, but everybody will have it by fall.
Best back to school MacBook deals: new and renewed for cheap
We've picked out all the best MacBook deals going on in time for the back to school rush. That includes some super cheap renewed models and the latest MacBooks.
Best back to school laptop deals: Apple, HP, Acer, and more
With the back-to-school season starting and a lot of great laptop deals floating about, now is the perfect time to snag a new laptop.
Nvidia’s next-gen GPUs may be delayed due to ‘design flaws’
Design flaws may be causing delays in the release of Nvidia's next-gen data center GPUs -- but what about the gaming graphics cards?
Nvidia is giving away a $4,690 gaming PC for free
Nvidia is giving away a monster of a gaming PC, and you don't have to do much to win the $4,690 behemoth.
An accurate ChatGPT watermarking tool may exist, but OpenAI won’t release it
ChatGPT has reportedly been considering implementation of a text-detection tool for over a year now.
Best Verizon Fios new customer deals: Get 2GB/s internet in your home
One of the easiest ways to save is by bundling your internet, landline, and TV services with Verizon Fios. We've got the best Verizon Fios deals right here.
A ‘dramatic’ Mac redesign may launch later this year
A new leak suggests that a dramatic redesign is coming to some of Apple’s Macs. Which models are in line for an overhaul and what can we expect to see?
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Razer’s top gaming laptops are priced to keep you at the top of your game
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Nvidia’s most popular graphics card just bit the dust
Nvidia's most popular graphics card, the RTX 3060, is reportedly being discontinued despite is prominence inside gaming PCs.
How much RAM do you need for a laptop, gaming PC, or tablet?
How much RAM do you really need? It's a question that plagues many PC buyers, and in this guide, we break it down for tablets, laptops, and desktops.
How to overclock RAM
When you think of overclocking, you usually think of the CPU, but overclocking your RAM also has benefits. Here are the ways you can overclock RAM on your PC.
Here’s how much RAM Windows 11 actually uses
Windows 11 may use more RAM than Windows 10, but how much is it exactly? We'll tell you everything you need to know about Windows 11 RAM usage.
How to install RAM
Sometimes, all you need to make your PC feel like it's new is a new RAM kit. Here's how to install RAM step by step.
How to choose the best RAM for your PC in 2024
DDR, DIMM, XMP, CAS ... Confused? No problem -- our RAM buying guide will help you demystify this once and for all so that you can make your PC run great.
The 10 best monitors for 2024: tested and reviewed
Only a handful of displays stand out as the best monitors. These are the ones that deserve your attention and investment.
I’m a Mac power user, and these are the apps I can’t live without
Want to get more from your Mac? Our selection of the best Mac apps for power users will help you run advanced tasks in macOS without ever breaking a sweat.
12 best graphics cards of 2024: the GPUs I’d recommend for any gaming PC
After reviewing all of the GPUs Nvidia, AMD, and Intel have to offer, here are the best graphics cards for your gaming PC in 2024.
12 best desktop computers of 2024: tested and reviewed
We've tested dozens of desktop computers in 2024, but these are the only 12 you should pay attention to when you go to buy.
Intel Battlemage GPU rumors: everything we know so far
We've known about Intel's Battlemage graphics cards for a few years, but in 2024, some more detailed rumors are emerging.
AMD’s new feature doubled my frame rate with a single click
AMD has a new feature for its graphics cards called AFMF 2, and after taking it out for a spin, I'm shocked by the quality.
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.