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• Xubuntu is a highly configurable Linux desktop that can be tweaked to your heart's content

  03-07-2023 20:57 via zdnet.com
  
  If you like to tinker with your desktop, bending it to meet your exact needs, Xubuntu might be the ideal operating system for you.
  
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• I listened to Samsung's new Wi-Fi speakers at CES, and they surpassed my expectations

  05-01-2026 19:07 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's Music Studio 7 sounds loud and clear, but it truly shines when paired with multiple units.
  
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• This modern take on Xfce is the perfect distro for audio fans - here's why

  05-01-2026 18:41 via zdnet.com
  Building on an already established Linux distribution, Extrox has plenty to offer to a wide range of users.
  
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• Jackery marks 10 years with its wildest CES lineup yet - including a roaming robot

  05-01-2026 18:32 via zdnet.com
  Jackery goes beyond power stations with a new off-grid solar gazebo and even a roaming robot - yes, really.
  
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• Need to activate Windows? Microsoft just eliminated an option I've relied on for years

  05-01-2026 18:30 via zdnet.com
  Why I'm sorry to see it go.
  
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• If You Want Your Phone Battery to Last Longer, Follow These Charging Tips

  05-01-2026 18:30 via cnet.com
  Keeping your phone plugged in may not hurt the battery, but it doesn't help, either.
  
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• Best Tax Software for 2026: H&R Block Earns High Marks This Tax Season

  05-01-2026 18:30 via cnet.com
  After personally testing and evaluating all the major online tax filing services, we found a surprising new winner this year. We break down down cost, features and expert support to help you find your best tax filing option in 2026.
  
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• An Always-On AI Notetaker? This Startup Thinks You Can Just Use Your Phone

  05-01-2026 18:08 via cnet.com
  Thine doesn't have its own pin or necklace to listen to everything so you can remember your conversations. It's just an app.
  
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• Qualcomm's new chipset makes budget shopping for laptops a whole lot easier in 2026

  05-01-2026 18:01 via zdnet.com
  Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus SoC is poised to be a huge boon for budget PCs, offering better performance and energy efficiency.
  
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• Qualcomm Brings Its Cheaper Snapdragon X2 PC Chips to CES

  05-01-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  The Snapdragon X2 Plus offers much of what's in the higher-end X2 Elite, but the Plus versions are destined for more affordable, everyday AI-focused Windows laptops.
  
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• HP OmniBooks Get New Looks, OLED Displays at CES 2026

  05-01-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  The flagship OmniBook Ultra looks super slim, and even the entry-level OmniBook 3 gets an OLED option.
  
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• HP is overhauling its Windows laptops in 2026, and you'll like where things are headed

  05-01-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Every single OmniBook model is getting upgrades, with one laptop in particular reportedly gaining a 45-hour battery life.
  
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• The best iPad screen protectors of 2026

  05-01-2026 17:51 via zdnet.com
  Fearlessly bring your tablet wherever you go this year, because we scoured brands like Zagg, Spigen, and Esr to find the best iPad screen protectors.
  
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• Why you'll pay more for phones and computers in 2026

  05-01-2026 17:45 via zdnet.com
  Plus, the shortages driving these higher prices may be here to stay, IDC says. Here's why.
  
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• The best rugged phones in 2026: Tested by experts

  05-01-2026 17:12 via zdnet.com
  Most mainstream phones are rated for everyday wear and tear, but they can't handle outdoor activities. We tested the top rugged phones to find the best options for adventurers.
  
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• Still using a physical SIM? This $25 kit brings eSIM to your old phone - here's how

  05-01-2026 17:09 via zdnet.com
  With this simple add-on, you can travel globally and still use your plan.
  
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• TCL's X11L TV Promises to Be More Big, More Bright, More Colorful

  05-01-2026 17:01 via cnet.com
  The TCL X11L boasts 'Super' Quantum Dots and will be available this month in sizes starting at 75-inches
  
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• Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen

  05-01-2026 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Besides the Nano Charger, Anker's CES 2026 lineup includes a charging station, a dock, and a power strip.
  
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• Use ChatGPT on the web? Amazon's new alternative may be better if you're an Alexa fan

  05-01-2026 16:00 via zdnet.com
  Amazon has announced a dedicated Alexa+ website, enabling users to interact with the virtual assistant in a manner similar to how they can with ChatGPT.
  
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• Amazon Reinvents 4K Range With the Ember Artline TV

  05-01-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  The Ember Artline TV has magnetic frames and an ambient sensor that knows when you're in the room.
  
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• Amazon Reinvents 4K Range with Ember Artline TV

  05-01-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  The Ember Artline TV features magnetic frames and an ambient sensor that knows when you're in the room.
  
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• I Tried It: The $399 Headband That Aims to Help You Fall Asleep on Demand

  05-01-2026 15:06 via cnet.com
  The Elemind headband promises to help you fall asleep faster. This is what happened when I put it to the test for a nap.
  
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• Your Google TV is getting several useful Gemini features soon - these models included

  05-01-2026 15:01 via zdnet.com
  The latest Gemini improves bring enhanced search, more settings customizations, and more.
  
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• This Automatic Smart Pet Door Only Lets In Your Dog or Cat

  05-01-2026 15:01 via cnet.com
  Traditional pet doors can allow in pests, weather, other animals and even intruders. The Power Pet Roll-Up Door aims to fix that.
  
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• TCL's NxtPaper 70 Pro Pairs With a Stylus to Be a Notebook and a Phone

  05-01-2026 15:01 via cnet.com
  TCL's expanding its NxtPaper line into more creative pursuits, including stylus support and new photography modes.
  
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• TCL's New Display Glasses Are the First I've Seen With HDR, and the View Is Vivid

  05-01-2026 15:01 via cnet.com
  I beamed some super-bright displays in my eyes at CES 2026. Also, TCL's experimenting with eSIMs in its other standalone AR glasses.
  
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• Qualcomm Bets Big on Robotics, Beginning With This Bendy-Backed Humanoid

  05-01-2026 15:01 via cnet.com
  A new wave of humanoids are coming. Qualcomm is ready to power them.
  
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• AI Slop Is Coming to Some Google TV Devices, Whether You Want It or Not

  05-01-2026 15:01 via cnet.com
  Google is bringing even more of its Gemini AI to TV devices, including nano banana.
  
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• Lockly's OwlGuard Security Camera Has Tricks to Defeat Wi-Fi Jammers and More

  05-01-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  The OwlGuard at CES is cute, modular and even works offline when something goes wrong -- I'm kind of smitten.
  
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• Cozyla Calendar Plus Max: This TV-Size Home Display Wants to Run Your Life for You

  05-01-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  I've never seen a smart display quite so large and in charge as this CES model.
  
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