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• Best Amazon Echo 2022: Which Alexa device is right for you?

  13-01-2022 21:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon now has an entire army of Echo devices. Don't get overwhelmed. Here's our top 11 options to help you decide.
  
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• Half of all cyberattacks start in your browser: 10 essential tips for staying safe

  19-02-2026 19:56 via zdnet.com
  New research finds that 48% of cyberattacks involve your web browser - and AI is only making matters worse. Follow these best practices to protect yourself.
  
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• Why I always encrypt my web browsing - and the top free secure DNS services I trust

  19-02-2026 19:41 via zdnet.com
  I've tested many DNS services over the years. These are the ones I actually trust to help me stay private online.
  
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• Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro is here, and it just doubled its reasoning score

  19-02-2026 19:09 via zdnet.com
  The latest Gemini model makes impressive strides in benchmarks, but forthcoming models could give it a reality check.
  
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• This new Windows 11 taskbar tool lets you test your internet speed in seconds - how to try it

  19-02-2026 18:21 via zdnet.com
  This new taskbar button lets you measure the speed of your internet connection.
  
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• The best way to transfer to a new MacBook is faster (and cheaper) than you'd think

  19-02-2026 18:21 via zdnet.com
  If transferring your data to a new laptop over Wi-Fi is taking an eternity, this clever method could save you hours.
  
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• These $60 earbuds changed my mind about budget headphones

  19-02-2026 18:07 via zdnet.com
  With awesome audio, fine fit, and plenty of customization options, the EarFun Air Pro 3 are at the top of their class.
  
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• Introducing Claude Sonnet 4.6

  19-02-2026 18:00 via webdesignernews.com
  Claude Sonnet 4.6 is our most capable Sonnet model yet. It’s a full upgrade of the model’s skills across coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, knowledge work, and design. Sonnet 4.6 also features a 1M token context window in beta.
  
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• What the AI Coding Debate Actually Agrees On

  19-02-2026 17:58 via webdesignernews.com
  AI agents generate 98% more PRs but reviews take 91% longer. The work didn’t disappear — it moved. A synthesis of eight perspectives on where it actually went.
  
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• Design is dead, it’s all evolution now

  19-02-2026 17:58 via webdesignernews.com
  When I was reading Richard Dawkins about evolution, one example stuck with me: the giraffe’s laryngeal nerve. It connects the larynx to the brain, but in a giraffe it runs all the way down the long neck, loops around the aorta, and then comes back up. Logically, it should run straight from the head to the larynx. But the giraffe evolved from a short-necked ancestor that already had this loop around the&nbs
  
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• Design systems are today’s cure and tomorrow’s cause of shitty software

  19-02-2026 17:57 via webdesignernews.com
  Making software used to be easy. Well, easier. Twenty years ago, desktop software was software. 99.999% of that used a mouse, keyboard, and monitor. Most were web-based–using plain HTML, CSS, and a (relative) sprinkle of Javascript. Frameworks existed, but there were less of them. Was it limiting? Oh, yeah–to the point of claustrophobia.
  
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• A programmer’s loss of identity

  19-02-2026 17:57 via webdesignernews.com
  As an aside, I received a lot of positive feedback on that essay, thank you! (And I’m sorry that I still haven’t responded to some of you. My inbox is a disaster for a variety of reasons.) The wild thing is that I received zero negative feedback. My pet theory is that it was simply too long and nuanced for casual drive-by critics and that anyone who stuck with it did so because they found something that resonated. What you’re reading now is much shorter and I guess I
  
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• Best Local-First Databases for Web Apps

  19-02-2026 17:56 via webdesignernews.com
  If you are still debating “Optimistic UI” versus “Loading Spinners” in 2026, you are fighting the last war. The paradigm has shifted. We aren’t just building offline-capable apps anymore; we are building Local-First apps where the client is the source of truth and the cloud is just for backup and collaboration.
  
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• From DOM to WebGL

  19-02-2026 17:55 via webdesignernews.com
  Build a smooth horizontal parallax gallery in DOM/CSS/JS, then upgrade it to GPU-powered WebGL (Three.js) with shaders.
  
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• The UX And Psychology Of Streaks

  19-02-2026 17:54 via webdesignernews.com
  What makes streaks so powerful and addictive? To design them well, you need to understand how they align with human psychology. Victor Ayomipo breaks down the UX and design principles behind effective streak systems.
  
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• I tested Chrome's soon-to-be-released vertical tab feature, and it makes the browser so much better

  19-02-2026 16:58 via zdnet.com
  Google is finally making the leap to vertical tabs to catch up with the competition.
  
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• I've used Windows for decades, but I tried Linux to see if it's truly 'easy' now - and one thing surprised me

  19-02-2026 16:47 via zdnet.com
  Should you switch to Linux? Well, I was pleasantly surprised to find it is a great alternative - for some.
  
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• Edge just got a useful AI tool that Chrome doesn't have - here's how to try it

  19-02-2026 16:42 via zdnet.com
  A new AI-powered feature in Edge uses Copilot to summarize and answer questions about your PDF files directly in the browser.
  
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• Apple Pencil Pro vs ESR Geo Pencil: I tested both, here's what I recommend

  19-02-2026 16:27 via zdnet.com
  Still deciding whether to go with Apple's Pencil Pro or ESR's cheaper Geo Pencil? I broke down the differences.
  
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• What is a passkey? The easy explanation - and how they beat passwords

  19-02-2026 16:11 via zdnet.com
  Yes, the technology behind passkeys can be confusing. Here's a simple guide to help you ditch passwords today.
  
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• Is free AI enough? How to choose the right chatbot for you - and when to upgrade

  19-02-2026 15:58 via zdnet.com
  You can do a lot with free AI. But you can do even more if you upgrade. Here's how to decide between all your options.
  
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• I went alpine skiing with this rugged watch and it tracked every slope in detail

  19-02-2026 15:45 via zdnet.com
  Amazfit's T-Rex Ultra 2 lets you plot your winter adventures with offline maps and detailed data that outshines expensive competitors.
  
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• 5 surprise products Samsung could unveil at Unpacked - including an ultra wide phone

  19-02-2026 15:28 via zdnet.com
  Unpacked 2026 could feature a few curveballs, like a new type of foldable.
  
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• Want free TV streaming? How to get more than 1000 channels - no subscription required

  19-02-2026 14:27 via zdnet.com
  The Roku Channel vs. Google TV Freeplay: Both services offer hundreds of free channels, but one has a far better interface.
  
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• Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

  19-02-2026 12:01 via zdnet.com
  Home battery systems aren't just for backup power anymore. In some states, homeowners are tapping into stored energy to sidestep peak electricity prices and lower their bills.
  
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• Skip paying $500 for the Pixel 10a - Verizon will give you the phone for free

  19-02-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Google's new Pixel 10a is a solid midrange phone with flagship features. Through Verizon, you can walk away with a "free" mobile device.
  
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• This Lenovo gaming laptop has no business being this good for work

  19-02-2026 09:30 via zdnet.com
  The LOQ 15AHP10 offers high performance and practicality, and you can get an even better value when you buy directly from Lenovo.
  
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• I finally found Bluetooth trackers for Android that beat AirTags - for just $21

  19-02-2026 04:00 via zdnet.com
  Chipolo's One and Card Point trackers are still the options I recommend for Android users looking to keep tabs on their personal items.
  
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• This new Linux desktop runs like an app - and launches in 4 steps

  19-02-2026 03:45 via zdnet.com
  Orbitiny is a modular desktop environment that feels like it's running natively - but it's not. Here's the scoop.
  
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• Why the Thelio remains my favorite desktop of all time (and it's not even close)

  19-02-2026 03:30 via zdnet.com
  I recently opted for the latest iteration of the System76 Thelio. Wow, was that the right call.
  
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