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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.

A person working on the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 Mobile Workstation.

Your next Dell or Lenovo PC might cost more very soon

Memory shortages triggered by booming AI demand are leading Dell and Lenovo to hike prices on PCs and servers. As much as 15–20% increases may hit as early as December or January.
GPU RAM SSD on table

You’re not imagining it: RAM and storage prices are climbing fast

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Planning a PC upgrade? HP warns of higher prices ahead

Illustration of a PC running Android.

Lenovo highlights Android PC perks, but I’m more concerned about the limitations

Gemini in the dock of a Chromebook.

Your next Android PC from Google is the new Copilot+ challenger

M4 MacBook Air

Apple’s first affordable MacBook could arrive as soon as next year, and I’m excited

diamond-pc-faster-cooling

Diamonds could be the secret sauce to make your PC run faster and cooler in the future

The RTX 5080 sitting on a pink background.

I’m worried that next-gen GPUs might be too expensive for most gamers

The Zotac RTX 5070 Ti Amp Extreme Infinity plugged into a white gaming PC

I’m a PC builder of 20 years. The latest games make me want to switch to console

Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

I’m finally coming around on prebuilt PCs. Here’s why you should too

Four gaming mice, side-by-side.

How to buy the best gaming mouse for your needs in 2025

Samsung's M9 smart monitor, launched in June 2025.

Samsung just launched its flagship M9 monitor. Here’s how to preorder it

Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a desk.

Best gaming PC deals: HP Omen, Alienware Aurora, and more

We've rounded up the best gaming PC deals that we've found online, including discounts on gaming desktops made by HP, Lenovo, and Alienware.
The Zotac RTX 5070 Ti Amp Extreme Infinity plugged into a white gaming PC

The best PC builds 2025: budget, gaming, video editing, and more

If you are looking to build a new PC in 2025, here are some of the best PC builds that we recommend.
Gaming PC on a desk.

Here’s everything you need to build a gaming PC in 2025

Building a PC seems fairly straightforward, but that's really not the case. Here's everything you need to do before assembling your new PC.
Intel CPUs with CNC-machined heat-spreaders for waterbook cooling experiment

Watch this PC modder turn an Intel heatspreader into the coolest water block ever

The experiment transforms the heatspreader of an Intel Core i9 14900KS into a water block
Copilot+ PC laptop.

Windows 11 is getting a lot of new features, here’s how to check if your PC qualifies

Windows 11 is going to get some fantastic new features, but not all users will get them.
Intel XeSS visualized.

What is Intel XeSS, and how does it compare to Nvidia DLSS?

Intel XeSS is a feature for Arc Alchemist graphics cards. Here's what you need to know about it, how it can enhance PC games, and how it performs.
MediaTek Kompanio Ultra representation on a laptop.

MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra chip pits Chromebooks against Copilot PCs

MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra, destined for Chromebooks, offers more AI firepower than Windows Copilot PCs and a host of other flagship-tier perks, too.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Microsoft could make account-free Windows 11 installs a thing of the past

Microsoft has confirmed that it will be locking Windows 11 setup behind access via online Microsoft Accounts.
Enpass Personal's Vault settings are open showing Google Drive integration.

The Google Drive app for Snapdragon PCs is finally out of beta

If you're a Snapdragon PC owner, you can finally download the official Arm64 version of the Google Drive app.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft is working on making it easier to talk to your PC

Microsoft is testing a way to make voice commands for Windows a whole lot more natural and easy to use.
The ThinkBook Flip Al PC read mode.

Lenovo’s new take on foldable screen laptops quite literally stands tall

Lenovo's latest AI PC concept device is essentially a 5-in-1 laptop that includes foldable and rollable features.
Framework Desktop showcased at launch event on February 25, 2025.

Framework Desktop debuted as portable and powerful DIY PC for all enthusiasts

The modular computing company, Framework announced its first PC, the Framework Desktop on Tuesday, based on the AMD Ryzen AI Max, calling it the "easiest PC you’ll ever build."
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Go S.

Lenovo Legion Go S review: great handheld, bad configuration

The Lenovo Legion Go S establishes Lenovo as a premier handheld manufacturer, but I'd recommend waiting for a better hardware configuration.
Miles and Peter standing next to each other staring at the camera. Peter is in the Venom suit.

This feature is reportedly killing PC performance in Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2's PC release is off to a rough start, from constant crashing to a feature that's reportedly killing user's performance.
A hand holding the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld.

I’m loving the Lenovo Legion Go S, but there’s one problem I can’t get over

I love playing on the new Lenovo Legion Go S with the Z2 Go, but I can't look past the issue of Windows any longer.
Hi-Fi Rush on the KTC G42P5.

Forget the RTX 5090 — PC gaming is more accessible than ever

PC gaming seems like it's in perpetual disarray, but the hobby is easier to get into now than ever before.
people repairing PC parts.

Intel wants to take modular laptops mainstream

Intel is proposing a new kind of architecture for laptops and mini PCs that would extend the lifespan of devices and decrease e-waste.
The back of the Intel Arc B580 graphics card.

3 GPUs you should buy instead of the Intel Arc B580

Intel's Arc B580 is wildly popular, so much so that it's sold out everywhere. Here are some alternatives to keep in mind.
Fans on the Intel Arc B570.

Intel’s Arc B570 puts up an impressive fight against the RTX 4060

Intel just released one of the you can buy — the Arc B570. As you can read in my , it delivers solid gaming performance at 1080p, and at a price we haven’t seen in years. But it faces some stiff competition from Nvidia in the form of the . I put the two budget […]
The Intel Arc B570 sitting on a pink background.

Intel Arc B570 review: get it while it’s hot

Intel's new $220 Arc B570 puts up an impressive fight, and marks a return of truly budget GPU offerings.
Lenovo Yoga 7 14 Gen 9 tent mode showing display and hinge.

Nvidia CPUs might be coming to laptops sooner than we thought

Leaks suggest Nvidia is collaborating with Lenovo on a powerful new chip that will be featured in its Yoga line of laptops.
A scene from Fortnite running in Unreal Engine 5.

This new DirectX feature could completely change how PC games work

Microsoft is enabling neural rendering in DirectX, opening up the new rendering technique to GPUs from all brands.

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