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zdnet.comStop paying full price for PCs and Macs: 7 ways to save money on your next purchaseIf you're patient and willing to do some research, you can save hundreds of dollars and get a more powerful configuration than you ever dreamed possible. Here's how.

12 Dec 2024

In the market for a new laptop? Read this first. www.zdnet.com/article/stop...

zdnet.comThe 7 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2024I reviewed a bewildering array of gadgets this year. Here are the few that became essential parts of my kit. (No Apple gear included.)

11 Dec 2024

What's on your must-have gadget list this year? 🧐 www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

zdnet.comDrowning in spam? Stop giving out your email address - do this insteadDon't take all that spam with you into 2025. Experience the life-changing magic of decluttering your inbox with these simple tips.

9 Dec 2024

Maybe 2025 is the year you'll finally outsmart spam. 📭 www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

zdnet.comHow to create your own Bluesky domain - and why you should (or shouldn't)Using a domain on Bluesky helps identify you to your followers. Here's how to do it, step-by-step.

5 Dec 2024

How to create your own Bluesky domain - and why you should (but what you must also do immediately after with your old handle) 👉 www.zdnet.com/article/how-...

zdnet.comIf you convert to a domain name on Bluesky, you MUST do this right awayBluesky blues: This ZDNET senior contributing editor discovered a major flaw in Bluesky's domain registration. Here's how to protect yourself.

4 Dec 2024

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3 Dec 2024

I deleted thousands of tweets from X with this new tool - for free https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-deleted-thousands-of-tweets-from-x-with-this-new-tool-for-free/#ftag=COS-05-10aaa0j via @zdnet.bsky.social & @micahflee.com

zdnet.comI deleted thousands of tweets from X with this new tool - for free | ZDNETNow you can easily migrate from X with this powerful tool that deletes tweets, likes, and DMs, while backing up your data for a fresh start elsewhere.

zdnet.comInstead of AirPods, I'd recommend Meta Ray-Bans as the best tech deal of Black Friday 2024A special Black Friday Meta Ray-Bans deal delivers a rare discount up to 50% off. The smart glasses have audio nearly as good as a pair of AirPods, plus you get a fast camera and a hands-free AI assis...

29 Nov 2024

Looking for the best tech deal for #BlackFriday 2024? ZDNET editor in chief Jason Hiner says it's the Meta Ray-Ban #smartglasses, which you can get for up to 50% off in a special Amazon deal (if you include the $90 Amazon credit that comes with them).

22 Nov 2024

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zdnet.comYou can finally test Microsoft's controversial Recall feature - here's howWhat was supposed to be a signature feature of the AI-powered Copilot+ PCs for Windows 11 was delayed after a firestorm of privacy and security complaints. But It's ready for testing now, if you have ...

22 Nov 2024

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zdnet.com8 Bluesky tips every new user should knowFreely available to anyone, Bluesky offers key advantages over X, Threads, and other social networks. Here are 8 ways to achieve social nirvana.

22 Nov 2024

You probably know all of these - but do your friends? www.zdnet.com/article/8-bl...

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19 Nov 2024

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zdnet.com25 AI tips to boost your programming productivity with ChatGPTWith ChatGPT in your toolkit, coding can be faster and smoother. I share the best ways of using AI to overcome common coding challenges, so you can streamline your development projects.

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20 Nov 2024

Google's NotebookLM can create a podcast with AI-generated people discussing the topic of your choice. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social

zdnet.comHow to create a podcast with AI in seconds: Easy, step-by-step instructionsUsing PDFs, text files, or audio files, Google's NotebookLM tool can generate a podcast episode that sounds just like two real people discussing your topic. We'll walk you through exactly how it's don...

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zdnet.comFirefox for Android is getting 400 new browser extensions - and you can try some nowDevelopers have been readying their Firefox desktop extensions to work on the Android flavor of Mozilla's browser.

Users of Firefox on Android will have hundreds of new extensions to try starting mid-December zdnet.com/article/fire... via @zdnet.bsky.social

zdnet.comI replaced my boring workouts with Meta Quest's Supernatural app, and can't imagine going backEven if this is the only app you use, it can make your Quest 2 or Quest 3 investment well worth it -- compared to buying fitness equipment or a gym membership.

Shake up your workouts with VR – no, seriously. ZDNET’s editor-in-chief did, and now he won’t go back to his regular gym membership. www.zdnet.com/article/supe...

zdnet.comHow the Eufy Indoor Cam S350 became my favorite motion-tracking indoor camI finally found an indoor camera I actually want to keep in my living room at all times.

Looking to up your home security system with an indoor camera? This one will surely do the trick. www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

zdnet.comNearly 1 in 5 dollars of digital sales during cyber week was influenced by AIAs much as $51bn of global online sales were influenced by AI in areas such as targeted offers, product recommendations, and generative AI-powered chat services.

Think AI doesn’t influence e-commerce? Think again. www.zdnet.com/article/near...

zdnet.comApple names the 14 best apps and games of 2023. Your next favorite app may be on the listOut of the millions of apps on the app store, these fourteen took the crown. Here's what they are and why you may want to download them.

From finding new trails to run to batch editing your photography, here’s what you can do with the Apple-nominated 14 best apps and games of the year. www.zdnet.com/article/appl...

zdnet.comHow Google and OpenAI prompted GPT-4 to deliver more timely answersFreshLLM is a new method for prompting large language models that includes search engine results. Here's how it works.

29 Nov 2023

AI scientists are working on ways to allow generative AI programs to reliably access ever-changing data about timely and pressing questions, such as, "What is King Gizzard's most recent studio album?" (Answer: The Silver Cord.) www.zdnet.com/article/how-...

zdnet.comI risked blowing up my Raspberry Pi 5 to answer readers' most asked questionYou have questions -- risky questions -- about cooling and overclocking, and I have a Raspberry Pi 5. What could go wrong?

29 Nov 2023

Our contributing writer was willing to sacrifice his Raspberry Pi 5 in the name of science to answer readers' burning questions. www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

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zdnet.comAmazon just rolled out more free AI training and generative AI scholarshipsWith its new 'AI Ready' program, Amazon aims to provide free AI skills training to 2 million people by 2025.

Amazon is offering free courses and student scholarships to train people in generative AI. zdnet.com/article/amaz... via @zdnet.bsky.social

zdnet.comAt $200 for the Meta Quest 2, this is one of the best Black Friday deals in techThe Quest 2 does most of what the newer Quest 3 can do, and this is the lowest price we've seen for a Meta VR headset.

Black Friday is days away, and for many online retailers the deals have already begun. Here are a few of our favorite deals you can snatch up right now ahead of the shopping holiday.

Amazon is literally giving away money when you buy Meta's Quest 2 on its site. Your purchase of the Meta Quest 2 headset comes with a $50 Amazon gift card. www.zdnet.com/article/meta...

zdnet.comWake up gently with this sunrise alarm clock, that's $30 off for Black FridayReplace your smartphone alarm with a gentle sunrise alarm that doubles as a morning meditation tool. Plus, it's $30 off for Black Friday.

Wake up with ease with this discounted sunrise alarm clock. www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...