Dell XPS 14 vs. Dell XPS 16: here’s which to buy

Dell XPS 14 vs. Dell XPS 16: here’s which to buy

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Dell upended its XPS laptop lineup, downsizing the XPS 17 to a new 16-inch model and the XPS 15 to a new 14-inch machine. At the same time, it pulled design cues from the XPS 13 Plus (now just the XPS 13) to create ultramodern and sometimes controversial new machines. …

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Intel just boosted gaming performance by up to 155%

Intel just boosted gaming performance by up to 155%

Intel’s engineers once again managed to introduce significant improvements in the latest driver update — but this time, it’s not the discrete graphics cards that received a boost. Instead, the recent patch targets integrated Intel Arc GPUs found in Intel Core Ultra processors, which are some of Intel’s top CPUs for laptops. This update adds …

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NVIDIA Studio laptops quintessential for content creators

NVIDIA Studio laptops quintessential for content creators

NVIDIA Modern-day content creation takes many forms – from 3D, video editing, and live streaming to graphic design, photography, and game development – and with it comes powerful creator advancements and tools. For example, AI technology like generative AI is helping creators enhance their processes, and what they can create is more accomplished now than …

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Dell UltraSharp 34 (U3425WE) review: every bell and whistle

Dell UltraSharp 34 (U3425WE) review: every bell and whistle

Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor(U3425WE) MSRP $1,020.00 “The Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor is an ultrawide monitor that’s a great fit for the modern workspace.” Pros 120Hz refresh rate Great contrast Surprisingly good speakers Excellent port selection KVM switch Three-year warranty Cons Too expensive Needs to be calibrated Not super sharp In just this past …

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Dell work-from-anywhere laptop with 32GB of RAM is 40% off

Dell work-from-anywhere laptop with 32GB of RAM is 40% off

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends For a laptop that will make any place your personal office, it’s highly recommended that you check out the Dell Precision 3480 Mobile Workstation. It’s currently on sale from Dell for $2,119, which is $1,419 lower than the device’s estimated value of $3,538, but we don’t think you’ll be able …

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How one unexpected game changed the Steam Deck forever

How one unexpected game changed the Steam Deck forever

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends The Steam Deck has grown into a certified smash success. With multiple millions of units sold, the device has changed the way we think about PC gaming, spawned numerous clones, and secured a future for handheld gaming devices. With the backing of a multibillion-dollar corporation, that might not come as …

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ROG Zephyrus G14 vs. Razer Blade 14: a surprising win

ROG Zephyrus G14 vs. Razer Blade 14: a surprising win

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Over the last few years, 14-inch gaming laptops have only grown in popularity, and the two at the top of the pack are the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and Razer Blade 14. The two laptops are normally relegated to different classes, with Asus focusing on a reasonable price while Razer …

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs. Intel Core i5-14600K: best $300 CPU?

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs. Intel Core i5-14600K: best 0 CPU?

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If you want a midrange processor in 2024, two of the best options available are AMD’s Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel’s Core i5-14600K. These $300-ish processors offer lots of cores for high performance computing and gaming, as well as 5GHz+ clock speeds. They aren’t quite as powerful as the very …

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