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• The best Post-Cyber Monday Dell deals 2024: Laptops still on sale

  03-12-2024 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell still has some great deals on laptops, from the XPS to Inspiron and Alienware. We've got the best sales still live.
  
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• 5 smart home gadgets I consider completely non-negotiable - and why

  15-07-2026 21:50 via zdnet.com
  
  These smart home gadgets elevate my home and routine. Here's why you may want them too.
  
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• 73% of tech job listings require AI skills now: How to show off yours

  15-07-2026 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Employers are looking for AI skills - here's how to let them demonstrate you know what you're doing.
  
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• 73% of tech job listings require AI skills now: 3 ways to show off yours

  15-07-2026 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Employers are looking for AI skills - here's how to let them demonstrate you know what you're doing.
  
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• New Mac malware masquerades as Apple's crash reporter: 3 ways to dodge the threat

  15-07-2026 19:18 via zdnet.com
  
  CrashStealer is now in the wild, targeting your data, passwords, and cryptocurrency. Here's everything you need to know about this new MacOS threat.
  
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• I tested Jabra Evolve3 75 vs. ThinkPad 8550 - and I'd buy this headset for the ANC alone

  15-07-2026 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's how two of my favorite premium business headphones of 2026 compare.
  
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• I turned my Moto Razr into a tiny workstation - and wrote this entire story on it

  15-07-2026 18:22 via zdnet.com
  
  I wanted to save my back during my next work trip, so I assembled a workstation using the smallest devices I could find.
  
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• 'Rust makes coding fun again': Why Linux is moving away from C, according to Greg Kroah-Hartman

  15-07-2026 18:13 via zdnet.com
  
  C won't be disappearing tomorrow, says the stable kernel maintainer, but the future of Linux belongs to Rust.
  
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• This free Mac tool lets me see which apps are quietly accessing the internet - and block them fast

  15-07-2026 17:46 via zdnet.com
  
  I try to be diligent about my default firewall policies and which apps access the internet. A simple-to-use tool called Firewally​ makes it easy.
  
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• Microsoft patches record 570 Windows security bugs with two exploited zero days - update now

  15-07-2026 16:40 via zdnet.com
  
  The July Patch Tuesday Windows update breaks the record for the most security bugs fixed in a single month, with three zero-day flaws and 61 rated critical.
  
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• I let ChatGPT Work and Claude Cowork loose on my files - only one made me nervous

  15-07-2026 16:29 via zdnet.com
  
  How does ChatGPT Work compare with Claude Cowork for desktop automation? My testing reveals similar results, similar strengths, and one major reason Claude currently feels considerably safer right now.
  
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• Sony Bravia Theater vs. Sonos: I've used both home theaters - here's how to choose

  15-07-2026 15:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony and Sonos have spectacular, high-performing home theater gear. But personal preferences matter more than brand name alone.
  
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• I tested all three OpenVPN tiers: Why the free version is still the best choice for most users

  15-07-2026 15:27 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenVPN offers three modes of deployment with varied pricing based on the same underlying protocol. Here are the pros, cons, and costs associated with each.
  
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• How to use Gemini to plan your next summer vacation - in minutes

  15-07-2026 14:58 via zdnet.com
  
  This Gemini prompt can find flights, stays, and things to do for you. It'll even build an itinerary doc.
  
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• I highly recommend Nomad's chargers, phone cases, and watch bands - and my favorites are on sale now

  15-07-2026 14:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Nomad's tech accessories rarely go on sale, but now is your chance to scoop up some of our favorites at over 20% off.
  
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• Waze just gave me 5 new reasons to switch from Apple Maps

  15-07-2026 14:33 via zdnet.com
  
  None of these new Waze features is offered in Apple Maps.
  
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• I tested Google Maps vs. Waze to find the best updated navigation app - and this one wins

  15-07-2026 14:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to know whether Waze or Google Maps is better? I've driven with both for hundreds of miles. Here's my choice.
  
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• OpenVPN 3 ways: Which is the right version for you?

  15-07-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenVPN offers three modes of deployment with varied pricing based on the same underlying protocol. Here are the pros, cons, and costs associated with each.
  
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• Four months with my first home battery taught me what whole-home backup really means

  15-07-2026 11:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Anker's Solix E10 made backup power understandable for this first-timer, and I can't wait to expand the system.
  
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• I tested my USB-C cables with this free Mac app - some weren't what they claimed

  15-07-2026 09:45 via zdnet.com
  
  WhatCable is a free Mac app that gives you all the information you could need for your USB-C cables.
  
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• I tested Google Maps vs. Waze to find the best navigation app - and this one wins

  15-07-2026 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to know whether Waze or Google Maps is better? I've driven with both for hundreds of miles. Here's my choice.
  
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• Why I'm using wired Android Auto when all the cool kids are switching to wireless

  15-07-2026 03:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Sometimes, you have to dial back the tech to make ends meet.
  
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• I've used the iOS 27 beta for a month: 7 ways the new Siri is dramatically better

  14-07-2026 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Siri AI is the star of iOS 27, and now most iPhone users can try it with the first public beta of the OS.
  
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• I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: It's a biohacker's dream that's not for me

  14-07-2026 21:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The brand's latest ring comes with extensive features, but it's both larger and more expensive than the previous version.
  
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• The only Apple Watch strap you'll ever need is down to its lowest price yet

  14-07-2026 20:35 via zdnet.com
  
  I have multiple Apple Watch straps, but I keep coming back to the Nomad Stratos Band for its classy looks and sporty comfort.
  
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• How to download iPadOS 27 right now - and which models support it

  14-07-2026 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple just released the iPadOS 27 public beta, offering early access to an upgraded Siri, new Safari features, and more.
  
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• Every iPhone model that supports iOS 27 (and which older ones don't)

  14-07-2026 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's a breakdown of which iPhone models support the next iOS update (now available on public beta) - and which ones Apple is leaving behind.
  
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• How to download iOS 27 right now (and which iPhone models support it)

  14-07-2026 19:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the overall iPhone user experience -here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.
  
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• Google is training AI on even more of your data now, unless you opt out - here's how

  14-07-2026 19:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Images, videos and voice searches can be used to train Google's LLMs. You can disable this feature to retain your privacy.
  
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• 5 smart home gadgets I actually recommend, after years of testing

  14-07-2026 19:07 via zdnet.com
  
  I've tested dozens of smart home devices, but only a select few truly stand out. Here are the smart home gadgets I wholeheartedly recommend.
  
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