This smart home upgrade solved the laundry problem I kept forgetting
I knew it was going to be something that I’d have to upgrade eventually. When we moved into our house, the previous owners left their washer and dryer for us. While this was helpful, they were about 10 years old at that point. We got three years out of each of them before the dryer […]
I’m shopping Amazon Pet Day for my dog — here are the 15 best deals with up to 50% off
As a pet-owner, I’m no stranger to spoiling my dog with all his favorite treats and toys — even if he manages to destroy them within seconds. And while I love giving him the very best, my bank account doesn’t always tend to agree. Fortunately, Amazon Pet Days is here to help! From now through […]
How to prepare for brutal summer blackouts – and figure out your power needs now
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Power outages are surprisingly common in summer. Figure out your power storage requirements and what you need. Solar panels offer independence from the grid and cheaper costs. While it’s true that winter power outages are more disruptive because it’s colder, wetter, and […]
I jailbroke my old Kindle, but I found a safer way to add books – for free
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Jailbreaking a Kindle lets you modify its software to bypass some of Amazon’s restrictions. This is most useful for users with older Kindle devices that are no longer supported by Amazon. As of May 20, eight Kindle models will no […]
I tried a Windows laptop with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, and I never want to use Intel again
It’s no secret that Apple silicon revolutionized mobile computing. The Arm-based chips brought snappy performance, high efficiency, and long battery life to the Mac lineup, and especially to MacBooks. Windows laptops weren’t left out for very long, as Qualcomm launched its own Snapdragon X-series processors in 2024. These weren’t the first Windows on Arm chips […]
Malware is now hiding in Google search ads — here’s how to protect yourself
A new malware campaign has been discovered hiding in people’s Google search results when trying to find and download Claude’s Mac app. It’s a stark reminder of just how pervasive advertisements have become in our day-to-day lives, and why using an ad blocker can be a great way to protect yourself. Related Hackers are disguising […]
I use Sonos Voice Control every day in my home – here are my 5 favorite commands
Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Your Sonos speakers have a built-in voice assistant. Sonos Voice Control isn’t as smart as other assistants, but it’s not useless. Daily alarms, weather reports, and timers can elevate your experience. I’m not a smart-home enthusiast, but I do have several Sonos […]
The Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds Are on Sale Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I’ve used earbuds to help me sleep for a while now, but I never expected a company to actually make earbuds specifically for sleeping. Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 are exactly that: earbuds designed to […]
The patching treadmill: Why traditional application security is no longer enough
Tharon Green/ZDNET/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Continuous deployment makes old security models feel obsolete. Vulnerability backlogs are overwhelming development teams. Application security needs to move toward code creation. For all the time I’ve spent exercising on treadmills, I’ve always found them faintly demoralizing. You thump-thump-thump over and […]
Steam Machine leak suggests 4 different models — and a queue system to stop scalpers
The Steam Controller launched last week and sold out in less than 30 minutes. As expected, eBay listings went live shortly after, with the peripheral marked up by hundreds of dollars. Valve has since implemented a queue system for Steam Controller orders, and if a recent rumor is true, the company will do the same […]