Computing

For the longest time, all internet was run along the same copper cables that we’ve been using for our phone lines, and while that was revolutionary for the time, there is a limit to how fast they can go, which poses a problem. Luckily, the future is here in the form of fiber optic internet, which is a lot faster than copper. How much faster? Well, fiber lines can theoretically go up to several gigabytes a second, which completely blows out the internet speeds of yesteryear and is perfect for those who consume a lot…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends While it’s true that Intel has no shortage of top-notch CPUs, there’s only one you should really be buying in 2024 for gaming purposes, and it’s well over a year old. It’s not that the other CPUs are bad — it’s that this processor is quite unmatched in terms of performance per dollar, and it’s more than good enough for most uses. The CPU in question is the Intel Core i5-13600K. You might be tempted to buy something pricier, perhaps even something as over the top as the Core i9-14900KS.…

Skydance Media / Unreal Engine During the State of Unreal keynote held at GDC 2024, Unreal Engine revealed some interesting new developments that are coming in the next update of its graphics engine. Developers will now be able to create authentic, highly dense environments and character details in real time in a way that just doesn’t seem to have been possible in the past. The company demoed these new capabilities during an early preview of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, and it’s really quite impressive. The demo shows…

Capcom Dragon’s Dogma 2 is finally here, and it may be a doozy for your PC. The game is powered by Capcom’s Reach for the Moon (RE) Engine, used in titles like Resident Evil Village and Monster Hunter Rise. Dragon’s Dogma 2 presents a seamless gaming experience without loading screens once you dive into the game. However, this level of immersion comes with demanding hardware requirements, particularly on the CPU front. The recommended hardware specs from Capcom should be seen as the bare minimum, with a preference…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If you’re serious about gaming, you’re going to need a powerful machine that won’t have trouble running the best PC games. Alienware is one of the most trusted brands in the industry, and now’s a great time to buy one of its devices as there’s an ongoing sale from Dell. You can get a gaming PC for as low as $1,400 and a gaming laptop for as low as $1,450 in Dell’s Alienware sale, where all of the options will also get you ready for upcoming PC games. You need to hurry in deciding what to…

Dell If you need a new laptop for your work-from-home arrangement or for a small business, then you should take advantage of the discounts in Dell’s business laptop sale. With prices that start as low as $529, and savings of as much as $650, there’s something here for everyone. You’re going to have to act fast though — these are limited-time offers that may disappear at any moment, so whether you go with any of our recommendations below or you browse through all the laptop deals yourself, make your purchase as soon…

The line between TVs and gaming has been blurring for months. PC gamers are going to OLED TVs for high-end immersive experiences, and console players are flocking to high refresh rate monitors to get the most out of their current-gen consoles. But which should you choose? Picking between a TV and monitor for gaming largely comes down to what you play games on. You’ll likely want to use a TV for console gaming and a monitor for your PC. Here, we explore why and some important differences between the display types to…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Knowing what the best laptop for streaming is can be a little complicated. Many streamers actually use two computers to manage everything. They use one PC to play the game they’re streaming while having a dedicated PC or Mac for controlling the stream such as by adding bots to their channel which enhance the general experience for everyone by offering key information regularly, moderating activity, or simply throwing in some fun quirky bonuses. That means that there are technically two…

Text messaging has quickly become the default form of communication on smartphones. Sure, you can give your buddy a call to update them on your plans for the weekend, but it's not quite as quick and streamlined as a simple text. And combined with the ever-growing library of emojis available on iPhone and Android, it's easier than ever to ensure your tone and true meaning are received loud and clear by your recipient. Emojis have been around for decades, and they've only grown more popular throughout 2024. Most…

With more and more people upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, many users are having to adjust to the new layout and style of Windows 11. One feature that's important to be able to locate is the specs of your PC, as being able to see what components you have can help to figure out if you need to upgrade a particular component. There are a few easy ways to see your PC specs in Windows 11, so here we'll show you how so that you'll be prepared for next time you need to look up some information about your computer.…