Computer keyboard

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends When I transitioned to all-Apple computing, I knew there would be challenges. I assumed there would be many days and weeks of awkwardness before I truly felt at home on my Mac (and iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch). That’s why it surprised me when I discovered how smooth much of the transition actually was. Here’s everything I learned along the way, along with some tips on how I made it as seamless as possible. Retraining my muscle memory Both Windows and macOS have various features and…

Welcome back to the thrilling conclusion of my journey to fix my back with tech upgrades. Yes, I’m still using the posture-tracking app, and the monitor arm upgrade is still a treat. But I wanted to go one step further. For comfort reasons, I needed to drop my keyboard and mouse down a few more inches, and after lifting the monitors up so I could drop the desk down, there was only one real solution: I had to use a keyboard tray. It felt like a betrayal of my gorgeous standing desk to use some piece of faux-carbon…

HP If you want to buy a laptop with a relatively large screen but you don’t want to break the bank with your purchase, then you should set your sights on the HP Laptop 17z. It already provides amazing value for money at its original price of $500, but HP is currently selling the laptop with a $210 discount so it’s down to a more affordable $290. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this bargain, so if you want to take advantage of one of the most interesting laptop deals in the market right now, you’re going…

Joe Maring / Digital Trends CES typically isn’t a big show for mobile, but CES 2024 has been a strange exception to that rule. From the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro to futuristic foldable concepts from Samsung, there’s been a lot of exciting mobile tech to look at. That also includes Clicks — a new accessory that essentially transforms your iPhone into a BlackBerry. The Clicks Creator Keyboard was announced on January 4, and at CES 2024, I had an opportunity to go hands-on with the keyboard case to see what it’s really…

Microsoft announced in April last year that it was shutting down its peripherals business, which included keyboards, mice, webcams, and other accessories, to focus more on its Surface-branded products. However, if you are a Microsoft loyalist, there is good news. Thanks to a strategic partnership with accessory maker Incase, the lineup is making a comeback. Onward Brands, the corporate entity behind Incase, claims to have secured the licensing rights and associated intellectual property from the Microsoft accessories…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Laptops with two screens — it’s an idea that just won’t die. Whether it’s a screen that folds in two or a pair of screens attached together, there have now been many iterations of the concept. None have taken off like foldable smartphones with two screens have, but this year at CES 2024, we’re seeing the trend push forward, namely with the Asus Zenbook Duo. The device features two connected 14-inch OLED screens, both of which are touchscreens and have a 120Hz refresh rate, and attempts…

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends The Alienware m16 is only on its second generation, but the company is already hitting the reset button on the design. The m16 R2, announced at CES 2024, has both a redesigned chassis and reengineered thermals, plus one very notable feature never seen in an Alienware gaming laptop. Most Alienware laptops have proudly featured a “thermal shelf” on the back, which purportedly helped with air ventilation and positioned the ports out of the way. The problem with the thermal shelf is the…

While many people love porting their Microsoft account to their new Windows 11 PC, just as many hate the experience. One of the nicest things about having a new computer is how little tabs it has over you, and letting Microsoft in from the beginning — especially in a way that feels required — is a bit letdown for privacy-minded people. To make matters worse, getting rid of your account feels tricky. It not only feels like it, Microsoft is your direct antagonist in getting the privacy you want. Luckily, you can make a…

The Clicks case attaches via the iPhone’s USB-C or Lightning port, but you can still connect your charging cable.Gif: ClicksIf you’re one of those folks still grumbling about the lack of a physical keyboard on iPhones 17 years after Apple released its first smartphone, Clicks might have a solution so long as you have deep pockets. The company’s new $139 creator keyboard straps onto your iPhone and turns it into an extra-long BlackBerry-like device. Hell, it even comes with keyboard shortcuts.Is USB-C Finally Coming To…

Microsoft Microsoft clearly wants to make Copilot an absolute Windows staple, and to achieve that, it’s making a major change to upcoming laptops and standalone keyboards. Beginning in February, new keyboards will come with a dedicated Copilot key to make the AI easier to access. Copilot is Microsoft’s all-in-one AI solution that’s already available to many Windows users. The AI can help you navigate Windows, analyze documents, or write emails, and that’s just the tip of the AI iceberg that Microsoft has been heavily…