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Monica J. White

Monica J. White

Computing Writer

Monica is a computing writer at Digital Trends, focusing on PC hardware. Since joining the team in 2021, Monica has written over 1,000 articles covering components, desktop PCs, laptops, and peripherals.

Her main area of interest is the graphics card market, including upcoming releases like Nvidia's RTX 50-series and AMD's RDNA 4. She loves digging into the latest leaks and speculating about specifications, pricing, and the future of GPU technology, such as DLSS 4. Monica also enjoys the challenge of breaking down complex concepts, and has written about things like chips made out of honey or parallel processing units that could make computers up to a hundred times faster.
 
Monica started her work in journalism almost 12 years ago. Although she has written about various topics, technology has always been at the forefront of her journalism career. Her work has appeared in publications such as SlashGear, WePC, Whop, Springboard, Tom's Hardware, Secure Data Recovery, and Pay.
 
Her love for tech started early, but her lifelong interest in gaming was first, with some largely unsuccessful attempts at playing Super Mario on the SNES when she was four. At 14, she already had a marked preference for PC gaming and managed to build her first desktop computer from scratch. Dozens of builds later, she's still a gamer and still loves the thrill when you put a PC together and power it on for the first time.

A UK native, Monica got her degree in English language and linguistics and then went on to get a master's in global media industries. She now lives in Poland, spending her free time either gaming until the early hours or hanging out with her dog.

ChatGPT on a laptop

ChatGPT can now remember more details from your past conversations

OpenAI has just announced an update to ChatGPT. The chatbot will now remember more details about you.
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti appears in leaked benchmark, and the results are optimistic

Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti just showed up in one of the first leaked benchmarks, and I'm optimistic.
A woman sits by a desk and plays a game on a laptop equipped with an AMD processor.

AMD’s Ryzen 8000HX CPUs arrive in laptops, but you might not see a difference

AMD has just unveiled a bunch of new processors for laptops, set to appear alongside some of the best graphics cards.
An Instagram page sharing a photo of Roger Federer wearing a Rolex Land Dweller.

Instagram could finally get an iPad app after a decade of waiting

It's hard to believe that Instagram still doesn't have an iPad app, but reportedly, Meta is finally working on one.
Copilot+ PC laptop.

Microsoft could soon let Copilot see your entire screen, but that’s not a bad thing

Microsoft is introducing Copilot Vision on Windows which will let the AI assistant see your entire screen.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti might be cheaper than expected

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti is right around the corner, and we’ve all been bracing ourselves for the big reveal. It’s not just about where it’ll place among some of the best graphics cards — oh, if only that were the only concern. In the midst of a GPU shortage, most gamers have been worried about […]
A person sitting down and wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Google Pixel Watch now gives you scam protection right on your wrist

Owners of the Google Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3 can now enjoy some extra protection from annoying scam calls.
Facebook Messenger pop ups for teen accounts.

Facebook and Messenger get important update to keep teens safer online

Meta just made it a little bit safer for young teens to use Facebook and Messenger. Instagram accounts also get an update.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 might lack one key spec, but there’s still hope

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti might have one specification that I really hoped to avoid.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announcing Blackwell laptops.

New affordable Nvidia-powered gaming laptops could be on the horizon

Nvidia seems to be readying up some gaming laptops that might make many budget-focused gamers quite happy.
The new Vivo X200 Ultra.

Vivo’s new flagship will have a stunning camera, but you probably can’t get it

Vivo has announced the release date for its upcoming flagship phone, the X200 Ultra. Unfortunately, getting your hands on one might be tricky.
Several AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

Risky mod can make the AMD RX 9070 outperform the expensive 9070 XT

AMD's Radeon RX 9070 is a less powerful GPU than the XT counterpart, but modders found a way to make it much better.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti could repeat last generation’s mistakes

Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti is said to be on the horizon, and today's leak reveals how much it might cost once it arrives.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

Eight-core CPUs are becoming the new norm. Is it time to upgrade?

The latest data from CPU-Z shows that people are slowly moving away from six-core CPUs, and there are a couple of reasons for this.
Deep Rock Galactic Survivor running on the MSI MPG 321URX.

MSI makes it a little less annoying to protect your OLED monitor

MSI has a way to protect your monitor from burn-in issues, and it's now more convenient -- but you'll need a firmware update.
Upcoming Nvidia RTX 40-series laptops over a black and green background.

Nvidia’s RTX 5080 laptop GPU almost makes the flagship obsolete

Nvidia's RTX 5080 now appears in laptops, and it seems like the RTX 5090 has a serious competitor.
Black Myth: Wukong running on the MSI Claw 8 AI+.

MSI Claw’s latest update is exactly what users have been asking for

MSI Claw just got an update, and the company appears to have listened to user feedback on this one.
A person is holding the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU. The pins are bulging.

Some of AMD’s best CPUs are breaking down, and there’s one common problem

A Reddit user experienced a concerning problem with AMD's best CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. The chip seems fried, and the PC won't work.
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 sitting on a table.

Lenovo’s new gaming tablet could bring a boost to battery life and performance

Lenovo's latest Legion gaming tablet is still very new, but it looks like a new-and-improved version might already be in the works.
Micron's GDDR7 VRAM.

Memory prices are about to rise. Here’s why you should care

Micron has just announced that it's raising its prices. You might be surprised by how many different products might be affected by this change.
Razer Blade 16 2025

Nvidia’s new laptop GPU is 50% slower than desktop. Is it still worth buying?

Nvidia's RTX 5090 is now available in laptops, and benchmarks show that it might be a tough sell.
A Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop on a coffee table.

Nvidia’s new rule could help you pick the right gaming laptop. Here’s why

Nvidia is working with its partners to make sure that buying the right laptop will be an easier task.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger holding a Panther Lake chip.

Despite past struggles, Intel CEO confirms that new CPUs are on track

Lip-Bu Tan, Intel's new CEO, just shared a product roadmap update in a letter to stockholders.
Voice Assistant options on the Garmin Fenix 8

New Garmin subscription tier: price, customer revolt, and what it means for you

Garmin has joined the ranks of smartwatch and fitness manufacturers that offer a paid tier in their apps. Garmin Connect Plus is now live -- here's what to expect.
A woman holding a remote while looking at an Amazon Fire TV with the Xbox app on it. It's on the Cloud Gaming menu with Fallout 76, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 and more on it.

Microsoft makes it easier to switch between some games on Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft just announced a bunch of gaming-related goodies, including updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming and the Game Bar.
The back of the Intel Arc B580 graphics card.

Intel might not launch a better Battlemage GPU, and gamers really need one

Intel's Arc B580 was an excellent GPU, but there might not be anything else where that came from, if this leak is to be believed.
Two Gigabyte Aorus gaming desktops.

GPU shortage got you down? These PCs from Gigabyte could be an option

Gigabyte has just unveiled new gaming desktops, and they come with some killer specs.
The RTX 5080 sitting on a pink background.

GPUs are too expensive: how to buy a graphics card right now

A new report highlights just how hard it is to buy a GPU at MSRP right now. Here's what you can do.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft is working on something new, but it’s probably not Windows 12

Microsoft appears to be working on a new major update, but if you’re hoping for , I wouldn’t hold my breath. The company has confirmed that it’s testing new content via the Insider program in the Dev Channel, and those changes might lead to a patch that’s set to be released later this year. However, […]
RTX 5090 vs 4090.

Prices of Nvidia’s best GPU rise by up to $500 – what it means for you

GPU prices continue to get worse and worse with each passing week. Now, Zotac raised the prices of the RTX 5090 by up to $500.
Fans on the RTX 5080.

MSI could be working on a Nvidia GPU to finally beat the RTX 4090

MSI might be readying an exciting new version of the RTX 5080. Or is it all just a big mistake?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Driver issues with Nvidia GPUs? No, it’s not just you

If you're the owner of an Nvidia RTX 40-series GPU, you might be in for some problems if you try the latest drivers.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia may finally let gamers buy some GPUs at a reasonable price

Nvidia is readying the RTX 5060 Ti and the RTX 5060, and it might have a plan to ensure people can get it at MSRP.
Various AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

AMD GPUs are supposed to be plentiful, but good luck finding one

According to a new leak, AMD is said to be shipping lots of RDNA 4 GPUs. But where are they?