Best Monitor Deals: Gaming, Office, Curved, OLED, and More

Whether you prefer to work at one of the best desktop computers, the best laptops, or anything in between, an external monitor can be helpful to add some extra screen real estate. One of the best monitors can even go a long way toward reducing eye strain and creating an immersive digital or gaming experience. … Read more

Fortnite performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more

Fortnite continues to be one of the most popular games in the world, with a strong competitive scene, and like any competitive game, players want every possible advantage they can get. One of the best ways to improve your chances of winning is to tweak the game’s settings so it runs at higher frame rates, … Read more

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: is the upgrade worth it?

Windows 11 is the newest version of Windows, and it’s one of the best Windows versions released. At launch, the operating system was very similar to Windows 10, but it has morphed a lot over the past several years. Now, Windows 11 has several key differences compared to Windows 10. If you’ve been holding out … Read more

10 essential Mac trackpad gestures that everyone should know

One of the best parts of macOS is learning and executing all of Apple’s many internal shortcuts. These are hidden commands built into the company’s hardware that are total godsends when it comes to things like click consolidation (one command instead of three clicks) and workflow optimization. Some of these commands you may already know, … Read more

How to find a lost or stolen MacBook

Whether you accidentally left your laptop on a plane, or it was stolen out of its sleeve when you weren’t looking, losing your MacBook is a horrible feeling. Luckily, Apple’s Find My network has provided macOS, iPadOS, and iOS devotees with a safe and reliable way to recover these missing devices. And unlike certain brands … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 5: Is it worth it?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (left) and Galaxy Watch 5 Joe Maring / Digital Trends When it comes to wearables, Samsung has some of the best products on the market. And if you’ve been following our coverage of the incredible Galaxy Watch Series, you’ll know just how crazy we were about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. … Read more

The best Windows 11 themes we’ve tried so far this year

If you’ve just upgraded to the latest version of the Windows operating system, Windows 11, you’re probably ready to dive in and customize its appearance. A quick way to customize Windows 11 is by adding a theme. Don’t know where to start looking for great Windows 11 themes? Below, you will find some of our … Read more

How to change your iPhone’s notification sound in iOS 17

Apple made a change to the default notification sound when it launched iOS 17, replacing “Tri-tone” with “Rebound.”Users have been unable to switch back to the original sound or select a different one as the default, and not everyone is a fan of the new tune. As you’d imagine, that’s left some folks rather annoyed. … Read more

The most common iPhone 15 problems and how to solve them

Apple iPhone 15 Plus (left) and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Andy Boxall / Digital Trends You rely on your iPhone 15 for everything. That includes music, movie, and TV show streaming, banking, smart home controls, calendars, reminders, and timers — which is only scratching the surface. Apple’s iOS namesake is faster, more durable, and … Read more

The Best 2-in-1 gaming laptops for 2024

The 2-in-1 laptop is a flexible format that can work as a standard clamshell machine while offering optional (or primary) tablet functionality. Although not typically targeted at gaming, there are some 2-in-1s that do a good job of it, so if you want to game in your off hours, or want a portable laptop and … Read more