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• I just had the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi experience of my life, thanks to Starlink

  29-10-2024 08:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In-flight Wi-Fi isn't universally terrible after all.
  
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• This 8TB SanDisk SSD just got another price cut at Best Buy - here's why I'd recommend it

  03-06-2026 21:30 via zdnet.com
  The price of SSDs has been skyrocketing, but you can still save nearly 64% on the 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive external SSD from Best Buy right now - the lowest price we've seen.
  
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• On a budget? These are the best deals under $25 ahead of Amazon Prime Day

  03-06-2026 20:53 via zdnet.com
  Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, and we've rounded up all the best cheap deals on gadgets and devices.
  
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• AI is causing cognitive fatigue. Here's how to work with more haste and less speed

  03-06-2026 20:02 via zdnet.com
  Research suggests people are working harder and less smartly with AI, but there are ways to turn emerging tech into a valuable tool.
  
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• How to try out over 85 Linux distros, no installation required - with DistroSea

  03-06-2026 19:04 via zdnet.com
  This web-based Linux platform makes it easy to explore dozens of distributions, from the familiar to the obscure. It's free and works in any browser.
  
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• I tested Microsoft Copilot Health with my real medical records - here's my verdict

  03-06-2026 19:02 via zdnet.com
  By sharing your health history and records with Copilot, the AI aims to better address your own medical questions. But what are the downsides?
  
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• I asked Bluetooth reps why our devices don't always connect properly - and learned the hard truth

  03-06-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Why is dual-device wireless connectivity for your headphones and earbuds so unreliable? It's the gaping chasm between actual product specs and marketing speak.
  
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• I asked Bluetooth reps about why our devices don't always connect properly - and learned the hard truth

  03-06-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Why is dual-device wireless connectivity for your headphones and earbuds so unreliable? It's the gaping chasm between actual product specs and marketing speak.
  
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• Red Hat hit by npm supply‑chain attack - here's how to stay safe

  03-06-2026 17:33 via zdnet.com
  Days after IBM and Red Hat announced a master security plan for open-source software, Red Hat suffers a major breach of its own. Here's what you can do about it.
  
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• Your car collects a lot of data about you - 5 expert tips to restore your driving privacy

  03-06-2026 17:01 via zdnet.com
  Today's vehicles know where we live, how much we weigh, and what we had for dinner. Here's how you can reduce that data flow.
  
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• I paid Microsoft's premium Copilot agents to do my work - they were confidently bad at it

  03-06-2026 16:43 via zdnet.com
  Can you get a Copilot agent to do your work for you? I tried, but the AI wasn't ready to play along.
  
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• I set up DNS records to prevent important emails from being flagged as spam - here's how

  03-06-2026 16:27 via zdnet.com
  SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are authentication records that stop your emails from being mislabelled as spam, while preventing criminals from spoofing your domain.
  
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• 6 ways I use Spotlight to get more out of my Mac - beyond basic search

  03-06-2026 16:02 via zdnet.com
  Once you see what this MacOS tool can do, and Cmd+Space will become second nature.
  
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• AT&T will give you a new Motorola Razr flip phone for under $5/month - how to qualify

  03-06-2026 15:31 via zdnet.com
  AT&T is offering new and existing customers the 2026 Motorola Razr+ flip phone for just $4.43 per month. Here's what to know.
  
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• The best early Prime Day smartwatch and smart ring deals I'd recommend

  03-06-2026 14:00 via zdnet.com
  I'm a health and wearables editor, and these are some of the top smartwatch, smart ring, and health tracker deals I've found ahead of Prime Day.
  
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• How to get your files off an Android phone with a broken screen - for free

  03-06-2026 13:59 via zdnet.com
  If you've ever broken your phone's screen but still wanted to get data or files from it, you know how painful that can be, but there is a way to do it.
  
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• How I used a $170 sports watch as my training coach to help me avoid injuries

  03-06-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  The Amazfit Active 3 Premium offers everything you need to create a custom training plan, track metrics during your runs, and improve your fitness in just weeks.
  
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• I've tested a lot of tablets - these are the best tablet deals I found ahead of Prime Day

  03-06-2026 12:30 via zdnet.com
  We found the best early deals on iPads, Samsung tablets, and more, ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale later this month.
  
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• Why I'm sticking with Firefox as my browser - after years of using Chrome, Edge, and Safari

  03-06-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Firefox is alive and well - and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who care.
  
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• The first settings I immediately change on every new iPhone - and why

  03-06-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  A new iPhone is very good out of the box. It's even better once you fix the default settings and turn on a few features.
  
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• The best rechargeable batteries of 2026: Expert recommended

  03-06-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  These are our picks for the best rechargeable batteries that are a smarter, longer-lasting alternative to disposables.
  
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• How AI agents will transform your customer service - despite 3 hurdles

  03-06-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  A new survey of 6,500 service pros shows investments in agentic AI are essential for business success.
  
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• I stopped waiting 30 days for my Android phone to delete files automatically - here's why

  03-06-2026 11:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Android keeps deleted files in the Trash for a month's time, but I don't wait that long. Here's why I clear them manually.
  
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• I tested Rhino Linux's new Lomiri snapshot - and it took me back to the glory days of Unity

  03-06-2026 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Rhino Linux has always been a beautiful desktop Linux distribution, and there are some major changes on the horizon that will converge mobile and desktop.
  
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• Dead touchscreen? This Android tool lets you extract files from an unresponsive phone

  03-06-2026 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you've ever broken your phone's screen but still wanted to get data or files from it, you know how painful that can be, but there is a way to do it.
  
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• 8 ways I optimize Zorin OS for peak performance - from a decades-long Linux user

  03-06-2026 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Like most Linux distributions, Zorin OS offers a lot, especially in terms of customization. These are my favorite tweaks, and why you should do them, too.
  
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• I did not expect this Amazfit watch to match my Garmin in functionality - but it delivered

  03-06-2026 04:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I've spent the past few weeks using the new Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro for all my activities, including running and golfing. Here's how it fared in my Garmin's place.
  
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• I compared Claude Opus 4.8 with 4.7 in a 10-round honesty test - and a legal prompt broke it

  03-06-2026 03:07 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest models were pitted against coding, medical, finance, and legal traps, then I cross-checked the results with multiple AIs.
  
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• I saw the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops - these 4 models will lead the new ultrabook boom

  03-06-2026 03:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Nvidia just announced its new RTX Spark CPU on models from all the major PC brands. These ones look the most interesting.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: My results after camera-testing the Android phones

  03-06-2026 03:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I expected the Vivo X300 Ultra to wipe the floor with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the latter impressed me in ways I didn't expect.
  
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