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• Extreme Networks to acquire Aerohive Networks for $272M

  26-06-2019 19:48 via zdnet.com
  The deal will expand Extreme's portfolio in cloud-managed Wi-Fi and network access control.
  
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• Add photos to your iMessages with one tap - how to skip that annoying iOS menu

  18-08-2026 18:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there's an easy trick to get around it.
  
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• One of our favorite Bluetooth tracker cards is under $35 with this exclusive deal

  18-08-2026 18:23 via zdnet.com
  
  KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's an extra 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.
  
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• Can you guess Apple's next move? Last chance to win big in ZDNET's Big Guessing Game

  18-08-2026 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.
  
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• I tested Omarchy Quattro, one of the first Linux distros to go all in on AI - and I didn't hate it

  18-08-2026 17:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Omarchy made me fall in love with Hyprland - can it do the same for AI?
  
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• Ubuntu on Windows outgrowing native installs? Not according to Canonical's Jon Seager

  18-08-2026 17:44 via zdnet.com
  
  There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical directly.
  
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• T-Mobile will cover your first month of 5G home internet and give you up to $200 back - here's how

  18-08-2026 17:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offer will get you a first month on T-Mobile and up to $200 back, with a price that won't change for five years.
  
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• Google's AI can see your business data by default in Workspace - unless you disable it

  18-08-2026 17:11 via zdnet.com
  
  In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can disable it today.
  
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• Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out

  18-08-2026 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter.
  
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• Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws - here's why you'll want to install it

  18-08-2026 16:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Along with MacOS and iPadOS, the latest update to iOS fixes a host of security bugs that could otherwise leave your device vulnerable to compromise or crashes.
  
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• How to avoid Claude watermarking your content

  18-08-2026 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The answer is where you least expect it.
  
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• I found an Android magnifier app for my aging eyes that beats camera zoom - and it's free

  18-08-2026 13:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Is the fine print getting harder to read? There's an app that can help with that.
  
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• Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way

  18-08-2026 13:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Have you ever wanted to run a Linux distribution on your Android device? If so, your best bet is UserLAnd.
  
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• I asked Canonical if Ubuntu on Windows will outgrow native installs as rumored - it's a no

  18-08-2026 13:38 via zdnet.com
  
  There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical's Jon Seager directly.
  
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• Your iPhone's built-in magnifier does way more than help you see the fine print - how to use it

  18-08-2026 13:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Forgot your glasses? You can easily use your iPhone to read small text, or words from far away. Here's how.
  
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• Google wants you to use its phones less - but I'm skeptical

  18-08-2026 13:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
  
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• Incogni is our favorite service that stops data brokers from selling your info - and it's 58% off

  18-08-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Incogni is taking 58% off annual plans with our code this month only, dropping the Standard plan to $6.79 per month.
  
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• AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'

  18-08-2026 11:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
  
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• Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home's decor - here's why they're worth it

  18-08-2026 11:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The SelectBlinds window treatments come in dozens of styles and designs, so you don't have to sacrifice aesthetics for convenience.
  
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• Planning for datacentres needs evidence, not guesswork

  18-08-2026 11:05 via computerweekly.com
  UK digital infrastructure growth requires an evidence-led, transparent and dynamic planning framework rather than reliance on speculative forecasts and fragmented local data
  
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• US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

  18-08-2026 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
  
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• Stop paying for smartphone storage you don't need - here's a better approach

  18-08-2026 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  How to stop wasting money on storage: Think in dollars, not gigabytes.
  
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• Lanarkshire gets £300m to fund AI growth zone

  17-08-2026 21:01 via computerweekly.com
  
  DataVita set to exand datacentre capacity while Dell Scotland relocates main office to Lanarkshire
  
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• Business adoption of AI agents tripled this year - as measurable ROI emerges

  17-08-2026 20:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Industries are finding the strategies that work best for their business needs, according to Salesforce's latest Agentic Enterprise Index.
  
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• AI-enriched Linux 7.2 delivers cache-aware scheduling - here's everything new

  17-08-2026 19:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest stable kernel also brings filesystem and I/O improvements, and substantial new support across AMD, Intel, Apple, Nvidia, USB4, and laptop hardware.
  
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• You can turn an old Android into a Raspberry Pi alternative - but know this first

  17-08-2026 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  With AI-driven RAM shortages pushing Raspberry Pi prices sky high, here's how to repurpose your old handset into a portable powerhouse for your projects.
  
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• Google wants you to use its phones less and its AI more - but who's buying it?

  17-08-2026 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
  
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• Google wants you to use its phones less and its AI more - but I'm skeptical

  17-08-2026 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
  
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• I turned an old Android phone into a server for my LAN - here's how and why

  17-08-2026 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Got an old Android phone or tablet lying around? Turn it into a test server for experiments and development - it's simpler than you think.
  
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• Multiple organisations investigating fresh wave of Cl0p breaches

  17-08-2026 16:04 via computerweekly.com
  
  Multinational giants such as Philips and Shell may have been affected after the Cl0p cyber extortion gang hacked a popular piece of PLM software.
  
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