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Luke Larsen
Luke Larsen
Section Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is the Computing Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, monitors, PC hardware, and everything else that plugs into a computer. Luke joined Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a media company that called his city home. His obsession with technology is in observing the ebb and flow of how technological advancement and design intersects with our day-to-day experience of it. From digging into the minute details to stepping back and seeing the wider trends, Luke revels in telling stories with tech.

Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN and The Oregonian. When he's not obsessing over what the best laptop is or how Apple can fix the Mac, Luke spends his time playing designer board games, quoting obscure Star Wars lines, grilling chicken wings, and endlessly tinkering with his pedal board.

A top-down view of the Mac Mini.

Why you probably shouldn’t buy the $599 M2 Mac mini

Somehow, Apple priced the new M2 Mac mini cheaper than the previous generation. Is it too good to be true?
The Mac mini on a wooden desk.

Apple Mac mini (M2 Pro) review: the best mini computer ever

The M2 Pro makes the updated Mac mini the best compact computer ever made. And it's a fantastic value too.
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Max) review: hotter, faster, better

The new 14-inch M2 Max MacBook Pro lives up to the promise of more performance, but not without a trade-off.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra laptop.

The Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is Samsung’s most powerful laptop ever

The Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is Samsung’s most powerful laptop ever

Samsung has announced updates to its Galaxy Book Pro laptops, as well as a new entry to the lineup, the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra.
A Brother printer on a counter in front of a brick wall.

The best color laser printers for 2023

The best color laser printers for 2023

Color laser printers are the go-to choice for home offices and small businesses. But which should you buy? Here are our picks for the best color laser printers.
Dell XPS 15 9520 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

The best 15-inch laptops for 2023

The best 15-inch laptops for 2023

Today's 15-inch laptops are slimmer and quicker than their aging counterparts. Here are the top models for working, gaming, streaming, and any other task.
Apple MacBook Pro seen from the side.

2 ways the new MacBook Pro may be worse than the 2021 model

Apple's new M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros look great, but not everything is perfect with how these machines are stacking up.
Basic poll in Slack on a Windows laptop.

It’s not just you — Slack was having issues this morning

It’s not just you — Slack was having issues this morning

Slack has confirmed that it has resolved the issues around loading channels and threads.
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The best laptops for 2023

The best laptops for 2023

Looking for the best laptops to buy in 2023? We've tested and reviewed top laptops, Chromebooks, and MacBooks to help you choose.

The best webcams for 2023

The best webcams for 2023

The webcam on your laptop isn't great, but one of these higher-quality webcams is sure to enhance your Zoom calls and fit your other webcam needs and budget.
A computer monitor on a desk with a keyboard and mouse.

The best monitors for 2023

The best monitors for 2023

Not all monitors are created equal, and not every monitor is suited to everyone. But if you're looking for the best, we've chosen the models you should see.
An Apple representative standing in front of a MacBook Pro presentation.

MacBook Pro M2 Max vs. M2 Pro: which to buy

MacBook Pro M2 Max vs. M2 Pro: which to buy

Apple has launched a new MacBook Pro with options for the M2 Pro and M2 Max, but which should you buy?
An Apple representative standing in front of a MacBook Pro presentation.

The M2 Max MacBook Pro looks awesome, but you probably shouldn’t buy it

Apple launched a surprise new MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro and M2 Max. But should you really buy it?
The MSI Cyborg gaming laptop on a white table.

Here’s what kind of gaming laptop $1,000 will buy you this year

MSI has previewed a new gaming laptop that hits the $1,000 entry-level price for Nvidia RTX 40-series GPUs.
The ROG Zephyrus M16 on a white table.

3 reasons why you should buy a gaming laptop in 2023

These three trends are making 2023 a great year to buy a new gaming laptop.
Steve Jobs in front of a graphic of a touchscreen MacBook.

It’s finally happening: Apple may reverse stance on touchscreen Macs

It’s finally happening: Apple may reverse stance on touchscreen Macs

A new report claims that Apple is working on touchscreen MacBooks to launch in 2025.
The HTC Vive XR Elite on a white table.

Here’s everything I learned using the HTC Vive XR Elite at CES 2023

At CES 2023, HTC announced a new headset, the Vive XR Elite. Here's what I learned after trying it out myself.
Writing on a laptop screen with the MSI Pen 2.

MSI’s graphite-tip stylus can somehow write on both a screen and on paper

MSI’s graphite-tip stylus can somehow write on both a screen and on paper

MSI has a new stylus with a graphite tip that can write on paper and on a screen -- without scratching it.
The two displays of the Yoga Book 9i on a table.

The best laptops of CES 2023: Dell, Asus, Lenovo, and more

CES is the biggest laptop show of the year -- and it's not close. These are the best laptops from CES 2023 outside the gaming space.
The zSpace stylus being used with the 3D screen on the ProArt Studiobook laptop.

This 3D laptop screen was the coolest thing I experienced at CES 2023

Asus put a 3D display into its latest ProArt Studiobook 16, and it totally blew me away.
The Razer Blade 16 and 18 in front of a window.

The most exciting laptop trends from CES 2023

These are the most exciting tech trends that emerged from the mountains of new laptops launched at CES 2023.
The ROG Zephyrus M16 at a demo table.

The best gaming laptops from CES 2023: ROG, Alienware, Razer, and more

With so many gaming laptops announced at CES 2023, it takes something special to stand out from the crowd. Here are the best we saw at the show.
The HTC Vive XR Elite without the battery cradle attached.

How the Vive XR Elite can do high-end VR in a half-pound headset

By being able to remove the battery, HTC's Vive XR Elite can do fully immersive VR in a half-pound headset.
The Razer Blade 16 and 18 in front of a window.

Razer Blade 16 and 18 hands-on review: not afraid to go big

Razer has announced two new gaming laptops at CES 2023, both of which are unafraid to go big to capture better performance.
The twisting hinge on the ThinkBook Plus Twist.

The ThinkBook Twist’s twisting hinge is either pure genius or totally silly

A laptop with a twisting hinge? Yup. That's what Lenovo brought to its lineup at CES 2023.
The ThinkBook 16p with the webcam attached up top.

CES 2023: Lenovo’s new ThinkBook 16p has a snap-on 4K webcam

CES 2023: Lenovo’s new ThinkBook 16p has a snap-on 4K webcam

Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 comes with some handy attachments that connect via pogo pins.
The two displays of the Yoga Book 9i on a table.

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is the Surface Neo I always wanted

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is a new dual-screen laptop announced at CES 2023.
The keyboard of the ROG Flow X13.

The ROG Flow X13 redesign makes it even thinner, even more powerful

The ROG Flow X13 redesign makes it even thinner, even more powerful

Asus announces updates to its thin-and-light ROG Flow line of gaming laptops, including the Flow X13, Flow Z13, and Flow X16.
Backside of the the Asus Zenbook Pro 16X.

CES 2023: The Zenbook Pro 16X is looking like a serious MacBook Pro alternative

CES 2023: The Zenbook Pro 16X is looking like a serious MacBook Pro alternative

At CES 2023, Asus has upgraded its Zenbook Pro lineup, including its flagship Zenbook Pro 16X OLED.
Alienware m18 laptop sitting on a table.

CES 2023: 18-inch gaming laptops are back, baby

Gaming laptops at CES 2023 aren't just more powerful than previous generations. They're much bigger too.
Screen on the Asus Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 just got way better at CES 2023

The ROG Zephyrus G14 just got way better at CES 2023

The ROG Zephyrus G14 is a beloved gaming laptop, and at CES 2023, Asus brought one important update.
Nvidia's Jeff Fisher presenting its CES 2023 keynote.

It feels like Nvidia is gaslighting us with this ‘new’ GPU

It feels like Nvidia is gaslighting us with this ‘new’ GPU

Nvidia doesn't want you to remember that the RTX 4070 Ti isn't really a newly announced GPU.
The profile of the Razer Blade 17 on a table.

CES 2023: Razer teases Blade 16 and Blade 18, a return to large gaming laptops

CES 2023: Razer teases Blade 16 and Blade 18, a return to large gaming laptops

Large gaming laptops are back in a big way at CES 2023, and Razer is getting in on the fun with the Blade 18 and Blade 16.
The lid of the Alienware x14 R2 against a grey background.

Alienware x14 R2 and x16 hands-on review: XPS gaming laptops?

Alienware x14 R2 and x16 hands-on review: XPS gaming laptops?

Alienware's new gaming laptops, the x14 R2 and x16, bring elegance and class to another level, taking some inspiration from the XPS brand.