When it comes to hardware vs. software, the difference is simple. Hardware is physical, while software makes hardware functional.

Investment fraud scheme defrauded more than 10,000 victims, says Department of Justice.

The hijackers used the accounts to promote cryptocurrency and NFTs.

Airlines are currently letting a lot of passengers down. Just how bad is it? These two stories offer a clue.

Technology can play an important role in helping displaced people. Here's what two organizations are doing to help guide refugees toward long-term stability.

Have we sunk to this? It seems we have.

Enjoy your music with these noise-canceling headphones, now $150 off.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick allows you to stream your favorite platforms on your TV. Our guide shows you how to install it and answers to common questions associated with using it.

Jack Wallen offers up his take on why Spiral Linux might be just the right Linux distribution for those who've never tried the open-source operating system.

What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal on tablets? The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is $120 off ahead of Amazon's annual sale. But it's not the only tablet that's currently selling for less.

What is the best PS5 game right now? Ghost of Tsushima is ZDNet's top choice. The attention to incredible visuals and the 45 hours of story content is what makes this game the best on the market for Playstation 5 gamers.

There's some great controllers for mobile gaming out there, but why spend the money on one when you've already got a PlayStation 4 controller collecting dust? We show you how to connect a Sony PS4 controller to your iPhone to instantly up your mobile game.

Microsoft is readying a smaller and allegedly better performing Outlook app for low-end Android devices.

Avoiding interest could be as simple as these five tips.

Home-cooking is the best way to save money when costs all around us keep going up. Old meets new in the battle between air-frying vs. oven-baking for the best, healthiest food.

If you're a Slack power user, you might want to customize what's shown in the sidebar to make your Workspaces a bit easier to manage.

Speech recognition is entering an exciting phase: Total global comprehension.

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's team of editors and experts probably have the answer.

If you're ready for connectivity on the move, SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband may soon be the answer.

Anxious to improve your credit score without delay? Consider these seven expert tips.

Weather forecasts, too, are all about data and models these days. But balancing accuracy and viability is a fine act, especially on a global scale and when the stakes are high.

Cash in the savings when you get a Sam's Club Mastercard for Walmart and Sam's Club shopping.

Up to 100W of power is enough to keep everything charged up.

There are a few caveats of course.

The Roomba j7+ may be pricey, but you can't put a price on freeing up my time while cleaning my floors. The suction power, mobility, object detection, and easy-to-navigate app make this an excellent robot vacuum.

In this quick video tip, we highlight two simple ways to take screenshots and one easy way to take screen recordings, all with tools already built into your Mac.

What is the best air mattress? ZDNet chose the EnerPlex Air Mattress. We researched and compared pricing, reviews, and features such as mattress height to determine the top air mattress as well as some other honorable mentions.

This customizable, adjustable TKL gaming keyboard checks all our great-keyboard-for-gamers boxes and comes in wired and wireless options.

What is the best hot tub? ZDNet chose the Aquarest DayDream 6-Person Hot Tub. There are many options for hot tubs these days, but these are the five best hot tubs to deliver that R&R you have been needing.

Microsoft is seeking more participants for various customer-test programs, including its Family Insider, Windows Customer Connection, and Customer Co-Creation groups.

If you want a fast laptop at a reasonable price, then go for a Chromebook.

Stock is very limited one of Dyson's vacuums designed for pet hair, so be sure to get this deal as soon as possible.

This guide will help you write an impressive resume, prepare you for interviews, and start the path toward your new Microsoft career.

The American Express Green Card will get you where you need to go, with excellent travel benefits.

And the price tag is a tiny $6!

It's one thing to accidentally swallow your AirPod. It's another when you explain how it happened.

NASA and its partners will soon release a set of images from the James Webb telescope, including the deepest image of our universe ever taken

Pick up some new gaming equipment ahead of the holiday weekend while getting big savings.

The latest Chrome OS update will allow Android users to sync recent photos and Wi-Fi passwords, and fast-pair Bluetooth devices with their Chromebooks. It's the next step towards a unified ecosystem of Google hardware and software.

Google opted to compete in only half the benchmarks, while Nvidia and its partners once again dominated results across all benchmark tests.

Making files on Google Drive available offline with the Desktop Client is just a few clicks away. Jack Wallen shows you how it's done.

The global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm is updating the features of its robo-advisor investment platform.

You no longer need to have a Pixel in order to transfer all of your data from iPhone to Android.

If Photoshop keeps crashing while you're editing with a lot of layers, you may benefit from merging some of them. Learn how to merge layers and flatten your image with this how-to.

PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card is our pick for the best military credit card with a competitive APR, no annual fee, and a long list of benefits. These are some of the other military credit cards we chose for 2022's best.

It might come as a bit of a surprise, but those things that you stick in your ears regularly could do with the occasional cleaning.

Opinion: The convenience isn't worth the risk.

To come out with something like this, during a week when so many are desperate to travel, is extraordinary.

Do you want to earn a bachelor's degree without quitting your job? Check out our list of accelerated online degrees for working adults.

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps for merging duplicated contacts in the Android mobile OS.