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We here at Digital Trends take our computers very seriously. So when we say something like “a highly flexible desktop that can accommodate almost any budget and purpose,” you can bet we’re talking about one of the best desktop computers we’ve ever used. The model we’re alluding to is the Dell XPS Desktop 8960, which just so happens to be our favorite desktop PC for 2024! It’s also on sale through the manufacturer for $1,200.

The Dell XPS, our pick for the best desktop, is on sale today

PCs have been through a number of evolutions in terms of form factor, transforming from big, heavy, and quite ugly beige boxes that took up a lot of desk space to something no bigger than a hardback book that packs enough power to handle all but the most demanding of workloads.

The best mini PCs you can buy: Expert recommended

Need a quick way to transfer files and images from your SD or Micro SD cards to your PC? Right now Amazon is offering the Sabrent USB 3.0 OTG Card Reader for only $9.99. This tiny little stick features both USB 3.0 Type C and USB Type-A ports with up to 5Gb/s bandwidth for maximum compatibility.

This Mini Sabrent Micro SDXC Card Reader Has Both USB 3.0 Type-A and Type-C Ports for $9.99

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The full specs and price are still unknown at this time but expect it to be mightily expensive.

OneXPlayer is back with another external GPU and this time uses a graphics chip so new, not even its maker has announced it

Dell is no straggler when it comes to producing high-performance laptops and desktop PCs, but did you know that one of the company’s “most beautiful and powerful” laptops is currently on sale? We’re talking about the Dell XPS 16, which is currently marked down to $2,550 when you order through Dell (and that quote was ours). That may not sound like a super-good discount, but this Windows laptop is actually $3,050 at full price!

The Dell XPS 16 with Intel Core Ultra 9 is $500 off today

This week marks nine years since the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) was started by Richard Hughes of Red Hat to ease the firmware updating/distribution process with the open-source Fwupd firmware updating utility. In marking the 9th birthday of LVFS, Richard Hughes shared a brief retrospective and the latest stats...

Over 9 Years LVFS Has Served Over 110 Million Firmware Files To Linux Systems

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I ran the Ryzen 300 AI through the same series of games as I did with the Snapdragon X Elite, so let’s see how the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 handled the heat.

I tried gaming on an AMD Ryzen 300 AI laptop... I've never seen integrated graphics like this

Don't mess with BIOS settings unless you're prepared - you could brick your system if you aren't cautious. Secure Boot is crucial for Windows 11, but may hinder dual-boot setups - proceed with caution. Utilize BIOS options for virtualization and Resizable BAR to enhance performance, but overclocking comes with risks.

4 BIOS settings every PC user should know

New Xbox models are up for preorder. You can now place orders for two new variants of Xbox Series X, as well as a new 1TB Xbox Series S. Specifically, there's a flashy new 2TB Galaxy Black Xbox Series X for $599.99, as well as a new 1TB All-Digital Robot White Xbox Series X for $449.99. The 1TB Robot White Xbox Series S is also available for preorder and goes for $349.99. All the new configurations are available at the Microsoft Store and other retailers. Let’s take a look.

New Xbox Series X and S Models Are Up for Preorder

Asus might have gotten ahead of themselves. One of the company’s motherboard websites seems to be ready to promote the unannounced AMD 9000X3D chips. The X3D chips are the crème de la crème of consumer CPUs. Providing the best bang for the buck, we still recommend the last generation Ryzen 5800X3D.

Asus just accidentally leaked AMD’s next-gen Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs

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The majority of businesses are ready to update to Windows 11, but many are still holding back for some reason, research has claimed.A survey of more than 750,000 Windows endpoints by ControlUp found 88% of those yet to upgrade were able to cope with the move to Windows 11, 82% are yet to make the leap - with 11% needing to be fully replaced, and 1% requiring an upgrade.This is despite the official end of life deadline for Windows 10 services looming ever closer, with the date now just over a year away.
Time to upgrade?
After October 14 2025, Microsoft will...

Almost all Windows 10 systems can be upgraded to the new version — so why are businesses holding back?

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In brief: As manufacturers exhibit next-generation motherboards at Gamescom 2024, the roadmap for AMD's upcoming 800-series chipset is becoming clear. Ryzen 9000 early adopters will likely have to use the new CPUs with 600-series boards for now or wait a while and splurge on the newest high-end X800 models later this year.

AMD B850 and B840 chipsets are delayed, might debut in early 2025

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Computing company ARM, which built the architecture for Apple Silicon and many Qualcomm processors, is reportedly expanding its reach.

ARM successfully dominated CPUs — GPUs might be next

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to your Windows 10 PC unless you're willing to pay an exorbitant price to join the Extended Security Updates program. If you try to upgrade to Windows 11 on a PC over a few years old, you'll be told, in...

You can upgrade your old PC to Windows 11 - even if Microsoft says it's 'incompatible'. Here's how

Google’s Gemini AI is a RAM hog, which leaves less RAM for apps on the Pixel 9 Pro, claims a new report. It appears that on-device Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is a significant and omnipresent burden on device memory. Gemini reserves about 3GB of RAM on the Pixel...

Gemini AI hogs RAM, leaving Google Pixel 9 Pro with 13GB for apps

Samsung recently rolled out One UI 6.1.1, the latest version of its in-house user interface, for the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldable phones. As it turns out, there's a new feature that was recently discovered, but not officially mentioned, by Samsung, and it should make it easier for owners of those phones to stream apps to Windows PCs.

Samsung's latest One UI update should make streaming phone apps to Windows PCs easier

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Got a spare SSD lying around and want to put it to good use? For a limited time, Amazon is offering a Sabrent Rocket RGB USB...

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