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Mark Coppock/Digital Trends The Dell XPS 15 has been a staple of the “powerful, but sleek” laptop set for as long as it’s been around. It’s a fantastic balance of performance and portability, and it acts as a brilliant counterbalance to the MacBook Pro in the world of Windows. But a newcomer has arrived to challenge the XPS 15’s throne, especially in a year when its 2023 update was considerably meager. Enter the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, an upsized version of the elegantly designed Slim 9i. The Slim Pro 9i sports a 16-inch…

The PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X have ushered in a new age of console gaming, but for hardcore gamers, they come with one glaring problem — limited storage space. Here’s a solution — the Western Digital WD_Black D30 game drive. Its 2TB version is on sale from Best Buy with a $100 discount that slashes its price to just $140 from $240 originally. You don’t have much time left to take advantage of this offer though, so if you need extra storage for your console, it’s highly recommended that you push through…

If the CPU is the brain of your computer, the motherboard is the spine that puts everything together and makes it work as a cohesive whole. Without it, the individual components of your PC can’t communicate with each other. The key role that the motherboard plays in the health and performance of your computer can’t be overstated, but shopping for a motherboard can definitely be confusing. In this guide, we’ll demystify the whole process and tell you what you need to know in order to pick the best motherboard for…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends A wide range of new SSDs are facing overheating issues when pushed to their limits, thereby resulting in thermal shutdowns. The malfunction is specific to PCIe 5.0 SSDs based on the Phison PS5026-E26 controller inside. If you don’t have a proper cooling solution in place, you could be in for a world of trouble. The issue was first discovered by Phoronix and TechPowerUp back in May while using the Corsair MP700 SSD. According to Phoronix, the drive started malfunctioning within a few…

There are lots of cloud storage services to choose from, but nothing beats the peace of mind that you’ll get from storing your private files and sensitive documents in an external hard drive. If you don’t have one yet, you may want to take advantage of Best Buy’s $30 discount for the 4TB version of the WD Easystore external hard drive. From $120, it’s down to a more affordable $90, but not for long because the bargain will only be available until the end of the day. It’s also not recommended that you wait until the…

If you don’t want to build your own PC from scratch and want an entry-level gaming PC, then this pre-built Omen 25L from HP is a great option. While it usually goes for $1,380, HP is offering a substantial Prime Day deal bringing of $580, bringing it down to $800. While it isn’t as fancy looking as the Alienware Aurora R15, its minimalist look will fit better at home while still looking classy rather than ostentatious. Why you should buy the HP Omen 25L Gaming PC Of course, the first thing you’ll be interested in…

Prime Day deals are great for two things: splurging on awesome stuff that is normally way out of your price range, and buying stuff you already needed while it’s super cheap. A 500GB SSD falls into the latter category. If you need to upgrade the storage on your desktop or laptop, or you want to expand the memory on your PS5, this is the perfect time. Right now the Samsung 980 PRo 500GB SSD is only $50, down an incredible $90 from its usual $140. Grab it before it the end of the shopping holiday. Why you should buy…

With even some of the best laptops on the market having small internal storage, external hard drives have become relatively important. Luckily, there are a lot of great Prime Day deals on hard drives across the board, so whether you want a small and convenient 1TB external hard drive or a 22TB external behemoth, there’s something for everyone. Our Favorite Prime Day External Hard Drive Deal Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Of course, having a large external storage device isn’t enough, and making sure that it’s well…

Samsung has been a monolith when it comes to products; whether you want to buy a phone, a dishwasher, or a vacuum cleaner, Samsung has a little bit of everything. Luckily, Samsung has also gone on a bit of a discount spree for the 4th of July, and there are some amazing deals on pretty much everything. While there’s much too much to talk about here, we’ve taken a look at some excellent picks from each category that Samsung is offering deals in to help save you some time. Even so, we definitely encourage you to go…

Martin Katler/Unsplash For any PS5 owner who hasn’t got around to upgrading their storage yet, Walmart has the best SSD deal today. Currently, you can buy the Samsung 980 Pro SSD with heatsink for $70, saving you a huge $50 off the regular price of $120. This is a bargain for any avid PS5 gamer, especially if you’ve already realized external hard drive deals are only any good for PS4 games. Keen to know more? Let’s take a look. Why you should buy the Samsung 980 Pro SSD Samsung makes some of the best SSDs for gaming…