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Lenovo showed me its new ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and I didn’t see this year’s upgrades coming

With the upcoming ThinkPad, Lenovo commits to repairability with a redesigned ‘Space Frame’ motherboard. Here’s how it works.

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Distribution Release: Lilidog 26.02.06

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The developers of Lilidog, a lightweight desktop Linux distribution based on Debian “Stable” and featuring a customised Openbox window manager, have announced the availability of a new r…

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The best HP laptops of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We’ve tested the best HP laptops, from ultraportables to the big screen options. These are our favorites in 2026.

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This Anker travel adapter is my only charger I recommend when flying out (and it’s cheap)

The Anker Nano 5-port universal travel adapter is perfect for the lightweight traveler, and it can power multiple devices.

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I wore the world’s first HDR10 smart glasses, and they can easily replace my living room TV

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro launched at CES 2026 last month, with a feature set that we’ve yet to see from XR glasses.

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I built an iOS app in just two days with just my voice – and it was electrifying

Want to see what agentic coding really feels like? Come along on my wild, wonderful, and terrifying two-day vibe coding adventure with Xcode 26.3.

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How I use Samsung’s secret Wi-Fi menu to seriously improve my connectivity

Here’s how to access Connectivity labs on your Galaxy phone – and the 7 unique features I consistently rely on.

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Your Roku has hidden settings and menu screens – here’s how to unlock them

These secret button combinations get you access to Roku’s secret menu of advanced features and tweaks.

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The best backup software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I tested the top backup software for 2025 to help you protect your data. Here’s my hands-on review of the best options for businesses and individuals.

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Krita Released 6.0 Beta with Qt6 Port & Native Wayland Support

Krita, KDE’s digital painting software, released the first Beta of the next major 6.0 and 5.3 versions yesterday. The 2 versions were released in parallel. Krita 6 and 5.3 share all the same features, except, that 5.3 is built on top of Qt5, while 6.0 features Qt6 port and native Linux Wayland support. Thanks to […]

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This digital calendar is helping to organize my life – and it’s 10% off for Valentine’s Day

The Cozyla calendar lets your whole family contribute appointments, grocery and chore lists, and more – without needing a subscription.

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The best GPS trackers for kids in 2026: Expert recommended

Check out our favorite GPS trackers to help you keep track of your kids’ location in real time. We went hands-on with devices from brands like Apple, Garmin, and Xplora.

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Forget OLED: I’d choose this TCL Mini LED TV deal over pricier models

It’s the perfect time to pick up the TCL QM7K on sale at Best Buy for just $700, a ZDNET Editor’s Choice Award winner.

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DI.DAY (Digital Independence Day) Starts a Movement to Encourages People to Ditch Big Tech Services

A new day for privacy advocates to look forward to.

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How we test headphones at ZDNET in 2026

We travel, exercise, work, and live in the latest headphones and earbuds so we can recommend the best for you. Here’s a look at our testing methodologies.

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I compared the best soundbars from Samsung and Sonos – here’s the one I’m keeping with my TV

Upgrading your home theater with one of the best soundbars isn’t a decision you make on the fly. Here’s what you should consider first.

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I compared the best OnePlus and Samsung phones right now – and this one won by a hair

Which phone deserves your hard-earned money to start 2026, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the OnePlus 15? Here’s my verdict.

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After decades on Linux, FreeBSD finally gave me a reason to switch operating systems

FreeBSD isn’t Linux, but if you didn’t know any better, you’d swear it was.

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This is my favorite Linux distro of all time – and I’ve tried them all

I’ve used or tested just about every Linux distribution available, and this one is my go-to. Here’s why.

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Why I still recommend the Sonos Arc soundbar over competing models, especially at this price

For $200 off, it’s the best price you’ll find on Sonos’ flagship soundbar.

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