Matthew S. Smith

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@Matt_on_tech | smithsm1984@gmail.com

Matthew S. Smith is a veteran tech journalist and general-purpose PC hardware nerd. Formerly the Lead Editor of Reviews at Digital Trends, Matt has covered PC and mobile hardware since 2007. His byline has appeared on PC Mag, TechHive, MacWorld, Consumer’s Digest, The Escapist, and MakeUseOf, among others. Matt often flies the virtual skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator and is on a quest to grow the perfect heirloom tomato.

Articles & Reviews by Matthew S. Smith

Gaming

Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) Review

Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G9 rises above other super-ultrawide displays like the LG Ultragear 49GR85DC-B and the company’s own Odyssey Neo G9.

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Laptops

Is AppleCare+ worth buying for your new Apple device?

AppleCare+ plus can buy peace of mind, but it's rarely a good value.

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Gaming

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core review

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is an affordable alternative to the Elite controller that doesn’t ditch customization.

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Gaming

The Best Gaming Monitors of 2023

These are the best gaming monitors for every price range.

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Laptops

HP ZBook Firefly G10 (2023) Review

HP’s ZBook Firefly G10 is built for work, but it’s more at home in Excel than Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Laptops

The Best 4K Monitors of 2023

Our top picks for the best 4K monitor available today.

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Gaming

Ultrawide vs dual monitors: Which is right for you?

Need to multitask? Don’t buy a second monitor—ultrawides are the way.

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Gaming

Your new OLED gaming monitor might not work how you expect. Here’s why.

Modern monitors are bright, but sudden changes can prove distracting.

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