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• This versatile Microsoft laptop is perfect for work and travel - and it's still $500 off

  03-02-2025 23:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Surface Laptop is a well-rounded device with a marathon battery and solid hardware. On Amazon, multiple configurations have received discounts.
  
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• I thought a privacy screen protector was a great idea - until I put one on my Galaxy S25 Ultra

  03-02-2025 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The added security is admirable, but the unexpected drawbacks aren't.
  
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• I thought a privacy screen protector was a great idea - then I put one on my Galaxy S25 Ultra

  03-02-2025 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The added security is admirable, but the unexpected drawbacks aren't.
  
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• How many Windows 10 PCs are still in use? No one knows, but they try to tell you anyway

  03-02-2025 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  It's time for another round of Statcounter stories: Windows 10 is less popular! Windows 11 regains its mojo! Or is it the other way around? None of that is true, and I got the receipts to prove it.
  
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• Red Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams

  03-02-2025 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The Linux giant envisions AI development that mirrors open-source software's collaborative ethos. That won't be easy.
  
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• OTC hearing aid eyeglasses available soon in US following FDA approval

  03-02-2025 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Nuance Audio showcased its glasses with built-in hearing aids at CES 2025. Now that the product is FDA-approved, it will be available in the US in the coming months.
  
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• OpenAI's new Deep Research agent can do in 5 minutes what might take you hours

  03-02-2025 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Working independently, Deep Research can create a detailed research report for you in 5-30 minutes -- but you have to be a ChatGPT Pro subscriber to use it.
  
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• How OpenAI's new ChatGPT agent can do the research for you - access it here

  03-02-2025 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Working independently, Deep Research can accomplish in 10 minutes what would take you hours - at a hefty price.
  
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• The big-screen Samsung tablet I recommend for watching movies is $120 off

  03-02-2025 20:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Although it's not Samsung's newest device, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE rocks as an entertainment tablet thanks to the brilliant display. Even better: right now, it's on sale starting at $449.
  
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• This cheap USB power meter is shockingly accurate - and I highly recommend it

  03-02-2025 19:38 via zdnet.com
  
  I never thought that a $12 gadget could rival tools that cost 10 or 20 times as much. But the TKXEC USB-C power meter is accurate, reliable, and affordable.
  
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• The Linux tool you forgot about: How Synaptic makes software installation a breeze

  03-02-2025 19:16 via zdnet.com
  
  With so many ways to install software on Linux, should you turn to an old-school GUI for the task?
  
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• 'Tiny' Linux 6.14-rc1 released: What's new in 500,000 lines of modified code

  03-02-2025 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Even a small kernel update brings significant changes. Here's what's improved.
  
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• This smart lock with facial recognition spoiled every other security device for me

  03-02-2025 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The Lockly Visage Zeno Series smart lock features some groundbreaking technology.
  
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• Is this the end of multi-year AppleCare+ plans? What's replacing them and why

  03-02-2025 18:49 via zdnet.com
  
  This seems to be a move toward making AppleCare+ an ongoing monthly subscription.
  
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• Magnify your screen and more with PowerToys' new ZoomIt tool - here's how

  03-02-2025 18:37 via zdnet.com
  
  A handy tool for presentations, demos and even accessibility, ZoomIt lets you zoom in on the screen, mark up the current page, and even capture your screen activity.
  
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• Save the date! Apple is set to change the way you send event invites - here's what we know

  03-02-2025 18:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Codenamed Confetti, Apple's upcoming tool will reportedly make it easier to invite people to events and let you know who's coming.
  
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• How I turned traditional Ubuntu Mate into a modern, minimal desktop - and you can too

  03-02-2025 17:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Ubuntu Mate 24.10 is a desktop operating system that helps ease new users into the world of Linux with a fairly traditional UI that can be easily updated with built-in features.
  
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• I found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag - and it's much cheaper

  03-02-2025 17:44 via zdnet.com
  
  This ultra-thin wallet tracker is shaped like a credit card, works with the Apple Find My network, and extremely reliable.
  
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• How to watch Super Bowl 2025: Every streaming service available, including Tubi and Hulu

  03-02-2025 17:39 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET uncovered the most affordable ways to watch the game, the streaming services you'll need, how a VPN can help, and everything else you should know about watching the Super Bowl.
  
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• Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 advantages you're not using enough

  03-02-2025 17:33 via zdnet.com
  
  TV USB ports are often overlooked, but their versatility makes them surprisingly useful.
  
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• Microsoft 365 is dumping its VPN - try these alternatives instead

  03-02-2025 16:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The company is retiring the VPN tool while raising prices for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions.
  
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• 6 Slack tips I swear by to turn a chaotic workspace into a well-oiled machine

  03-02-2025 16:34 via zdnet.com
  
  If Slack is your go-to for communication and collaboration, you might want to tweak the UI to make it easier to use.
  
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• Is Apple launching an AirTag 2 this year? Here's what we know

  03-02-2025 16:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The release of a new Apple AirTag appears imminent for multiple reasons. Here's what we know and when you can expect it.
  
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• My favorite USB-C accessory just got a major functionality upgrade - and it's just as cheap

  03-02-2025 16:10 via zdnet.com
  
  I've been raving about these simple accessories for years, and this new feature makes them even more versatile.
  
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• 5 quick and easy ways I improved my phone's cellular reception without spending a dime

  03-02-2025 15:51 via zdnet.com
  
  A reboot is always a solid option, but before that, there are other steps to take if you're lost in the woods and disconnected.
  
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• These xMEMs earbuds deliver deliciously smooth sound at an affordable price point

  03-02-2025 15:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Creative's Aurvana Ace Mimi earbuds deliver surprisingly great sound quality and support low-energy audio to extend battery life.
  
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• The US Copyright Office's new ruling on AI art is here - and it could change everything

  03-02-2025 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Does using AI make you less of an artist? The US Copyright Office has weighed in on the debate. Its ruling could reshape copyright law as we know it.
  
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• It's time for another round of Statcounter stories - here's why you shouldn't believe them

  03-02-2025 14:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Windows 10 is less popular! Windows 11 is regaining its mojo! Or is it the other way around? None of those explanations are true, and I got the receipts to prove it.
  
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• Bill Gates: We've given away $100bn, but my children won't be poor when I'm gone

  03-02-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor.
  
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