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Microsoft After buying a new MacBook, the next step is to fill your new computer with the software that you need. If you want to stick to Microsoft Office for your productivity apps, you can get it for very cheap from Amazon’s Woot. A lifetime license of Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for one Mac computer, originally priced at $240, is currently available for a very affordable $50, which is equivalent to $190 in savings. There are still several days left on the offer but it may get sold out at any moment,…

If you’re planning to take on some of this year’s best PC games you’re going to need a good gaming setup for it. Alienware is Dell’s gaming brand, and it has a lineup that includes some of the best gaming PCs, some of the best gaming laptops, and some of the best monitors to pair with each. All of these are seeing some major discounts for Presidents Day, and we’ve done the heavy lifting of tracking down some of the best. Reading onward you’ll find some of the best Alienware Presidents Day deals when it comes to…

It’s no secret that Apple and Epic Games don’t exactly see eye to eye, with the two companies frequently at loggerheads over Apple’s App Store practices and commissions. The fallout from that dispute has made it much more difficult to play Fortnite on a Mac than it used to be, as Epic has placed numerous restrictions on gamers running Apple’s hardware. The good news is that it is still possible to play Fortnite on a Mac -- it's just not as straightforward as it was in the past. Alex Blake /…

Image: tomeqs (Shutterstock)Android 15 preview is out today for developers, and with it comes the latest version of Google’s Privacy Sandbox, which killed third-party cookies just last month. The new OS will also make available extensions to give more control for a device’s camera so it can be used to its full capabilities, and it will provide more controls for developers to manage the heat and processing power of a device to improve games and app performance.Android 14 brought similar privacy features iOS users have…

Digital Trends With the new Dell XPS 13 on its way, Dell launched a final sale for the current version of the popular laptop that slashes its price by $200. Instead of $799, you’ll only have to pay $599, which is an excellent price for this machine. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before stocks run out or the offer gets taken down, and once it’s gone, you may not get another chance. If you’re interested in this bargain, the only way to make sure that you don’t miss out on one of the most attractive laptop…

Want to know what CPU is inside your PC without taking it apart? That's no problem. Whether you have an Intel or AMD processor, a new PC or a decade old machine, finding out what your CPU is takes no time at all. In just a few clicks, you'll know everything you need to know about your PC's CPU. Jon Martindale / DigitalTrends How to check your CPU through Task Manager Step 1: Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager to open the task manager. Jon Martindale…

Asus Gamers will likely appreciate this deal, particularly gamers who love the Nintendo Switch ergonomics or portable gaming in general. It sees the Asus ROG Ally with Z1 processor and 512GB of storage discounted to $400 at Best Buy. While this may still seem pricey, it’s an impressive discount of $200 from the device’s regular price of $600. It packs a lot of punch as well, and with Best Buy including free shipping with a purchase, it’s one of the better gaming console deals you’ll find today. Why you should buy…

Dell If you’re looking for great gaming PC deals, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the Dell XPS desktop which is currently $480 off right now at Dell. Usually priced at $2,130, it’s down to $1,650 for a limited time only. Looks-wise, it may have more in keeping with the many desktop computer deals going on but under the hood, it’s a potent gaming machine too. If any of that sounds appealing, hit the link below or keep reading while we take you through everything else it has to offer. Why you should buy the Dell XPS…

If your Windows 11 PC is having issues, one way to troubleshoot those issues is start your PC in Safe Mode. Safe Mode is essentially a very basic version of Windows 11, without all the bells and whistles and only a restricted set of features, drivers, and files. This mode essentially lets you take a look at your computer and helps you figure out exactly what issue is plaguing your PC. But booting into Safe Mode on Windows 11 isn’t as easy as just pressing a single button. You’ll need to navigate through a series of…

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends Mac desktops are having a bit of an identity crisis. Before the release of Apple’s M3 chipsets, the Mac Studio with the M2 Ultra was the fastest Mac around. But the M3 Max changed everything, allowing the MacBook Pro to rival the Mac Studio in performance by offering a more advanced chipset design. Unless Apple plans to discontinue the Mac Studio, it needs to bring out a meaningful update — sooner rather than later. No change is needed on the outside Mark Coppock / Digital Trends The Mac…