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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, and here’s my preference

Upgrading your home theater with one of the best soundbars isn’t a decision you make on the fly. Here’s what to 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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I found an immutable Linux distro that never breaks and is effortless to use

ShaniOS maintains two separate environments. If an update – or anything – goes wrong with one environment, simply reboot and switch to the other.

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OpenAI’s Frontier looks like another AI agent tool – but it’s really an enterprise power play

Emulating Palantir’s use of forward-deployed AI engineers, OpenAI’s framework is both an opportunity and a threat for commercial software firms.

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This Acer laptop from last year is proof that you don’t need to upgrade in 2026

The Acer Swift Edge 14 is a great-looking midranger with a vibrant OLED, a stylish keyboard, and superb battery life. Plus, it’s already on sale.

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ChatGPT ads start today: Here’s what to expect – and which AIs don’t have them

Wondering how ads will work in ChatGPT? Or which AIs are still ad-free? There aren’t many. Here’s a quick rundown.

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Finally, I found a highly functional multitool that isn’t a gimmick – and it’s on sale

Bibury’s Multitool Pliers Pro is a fraction of the price of the big brand names, but no less handy with 31 different tools.

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Spotify’s new Page Match feature fixes my biggest frustration with audiobooks – here’s how

Spotify’s latest feature lets you switch easily between reading a physical book and an audiobook – here’s how to try it yourself.

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OpenAI’s new GPT-5.3-Codex is 25% faster and goes way beyond coding now – what’s new

The Codex team said GPT-5.3-Codex even helped build itself.

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Anthropic says its new Claude Opus 4.6 can nail your work deliverables on the first try

The frontier model can handle complex, end-to-end enterprise workflows and take on the autonomous tasks you usually do yourself.

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