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The Mission Center system monitor for Linux adds some new features that will appeal to a broader user base, especially those with laptops.

Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several major chatbots.

You don't have to compromise on style or function with these MagSafe wallet picks from brands like Moft, ESR, and more.

Looking to shift your storage needs from a third-party cloud service to inside your home network? If so, ZimaOS is a great option.

And no, I'm not going to tell you to pack a power bank, roll your clothes, or bring a travel pillow.

But if you've been looking for the duress passcode feature on your phone, I have bad news for you.

With 3.5 billion active users to protect, Google is relying on Gemini to find Chrome security bugs fast - and before attackers do.

I appreciate the light and comfortable build on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9, with a range of helpful tracking features and nudges.

The best investment I've made for my MacBook Pro only cost me $13 - here's why I recommend it.

Laptop manufacturers love showing off gimmicky features - here's what to prioritize, and what to ignore.

Professional handcraft is the key to unlocking value from emerging technology and data, suggest Aston Martin Aramco F1 executives and partners.

KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.

Should you update to the Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra if you have a Z Fold 6? I'm familiar with both phones, here's my take.

These affordable gaming laptops were neck and neck in my testing, but one pulled ahead for me.

Microsoft has quietly pushed out a new OneDrive Photos app to Windows 11 users. What's it all about?

What you'll get back depends on how much you spent - but don't expect much.

Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several of the major chatbots.

Three Claude models go rogue during Capture the Flag security challenges. Here's the trail of damage each left behind.

Behind the rogue agent's attack on Hugging Face was a particular sequence of human decisions. We all need to pay better attention - because threat actors are learning, too.

LinkedIn's 'Seems like AI slop' button is coming to users, and its existence signals a changing perspective on AI infiltrating digital communities.

Over at Best Buy, the 2024 Moto G Play dropped down to $100, making this Android one of the budget buys around.

We tested the best laptop cooling pads to keep your device running smooth with powerful cooling, RGB lights, high RPM and more.

ZDNET's latest Data Byte highlights the Netgear Orbi 370's performance in our lab testing. Here's what the numbers say.

The Smartwings window shades are convenient and fully customizable, making them a good option for non-standard windows.

Annual upgrades matter less these days, and better software support lets you hold onto your phone for longer.

A recent trip upstate revealed the benefits and limitations of running Android Auto in low- to no-signal areas.

The FCC's robot ban includes many of the world's most popular vacuums and lawn mowers. Is that Roomba in your closet a security risk?

The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 improve on what made me fall in love with the first generation, but they're not perfect.

It's not your imagination. Windows installation files have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloated. And you'll never guess where the problem comes from.

The same autonomous OpenAI agent that escaped its test environment and breached Hugging Face was also busy hacking other AI systems. Lucky us.

Almost all field service organizations use AI, and revenue gains in key areas offer insights for professionals in other business functions.

Samsung is betting on an unorthodox form factor to take its foldables forward - and its own Z Flip could be the first casualty.

Can Google Earth's new AI accurately redesign homes, recreate history, and imagine the future? I tested Nano Banana across several locations, and the results ranged from useful to gloriously absurd.

Running low on hard disk space or just want to get rid of junk files? The free BleachBit utility can easily handle that assignment. Here's why it beats Storage Sense.

While not as speedy as its NVMe cousins, the Samsung 870 Evo 2TB SSD is still a great choice for both work and play - especially at this price.

Apple's budget MacBook Neo is already affordable, but if you're an educator or student, you can get one for even less.

Satechi's CubeDock combines a high-speed docking station with a built-in SSD enclosure - and it works so well.

New smartphones boast batteries with higher-than-ever mAh numbers, but it's actually a small factor in how long the battery lasts.

Are free streaming services that bad? I swapped my paid subscriptions for free ones to see.

We asked ZDNET readers to predict the iPhone 18 specs for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Hot takes welcome.

With the new Google Home Speaker hitting store shelves, you may wonder if the Sonos Era 100 is still the best choice.

I've tested the best smartwatches, including the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Here's how to choose the right one.

It started as China vs. the US, but it's become a face-off between two fundamentally different ways of building LLMs. And the safety of everything is on the line.

The Ar Gen 1 is an impressive device, suitable for anyone from students to developers to business owners.

Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.

Arch Linux doesn't have to be challenging, and ArchEZ proves that point with point-and-click ease.

A series of studies revealed that employees are spending less time asking their coworkers for help. Here's how that tactic could backfire and how organizations need to adapt.

Students can save big on an Apple Music subscription. Here's how to get it.

The latest ring from Ultrahuman is packed with features, but it's both larger and more expensive than its predecessor.

Here's how I improve the performance of my Google Pixel, Samsung, and even Motorola. Or at least make it seem that way.