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I found a way to roll back buggy Google Services updates on Android - in just a few clicks
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (545+ words) Over the past decade, there have been a handful of occasions when an Android update wreaked havoc on my phone. Once, it was so bad that I had to do a factory reset and start over. There have also been…...
The same Microsoft Surface I bought 4 months ago is 69% more expensive now - here's why
19+ hour, 3+ min ago (1002+ words) You think groceries are expensive? Wait until you hear what is happening to the cost of the memory and storage chips inside that PC you were thinking of buying later this year. According to a recent Gartner report, the combined…...
Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (463+ words) Microsoft's Secure Boot defends your Windows PC against dangerous bootkit malware. To keep your PC protected, the company has been racing to replace older Secure Boot certificates before they expire in June. But how do you know if your PC…...
I tried Google's new desktop app, and I'll never search the old way again
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (278+ words) Last fall, Google introduced an experimental Windows version of its app that ZDNET's Lance Whitney called "your next big productivity hack." That app is now available to all users, and after spending a morning with it, I can tell you…...
Best Buy will give you a free LG TV when you buy the B5 OLED at 50% off - seriously
1+ day, 19+ min ago (246+ words) The B5 is LG's entry-level OLED model, offering the same signature picture quality at a much more affordable price than its flagship cousins. And right now at Best Buy, you can save 50% on the 77-inch model, bringing the price to just…...
'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (584+ words) When Cal was founded in 2022, Bailey Pumfleet, the CEO and co-founder, wrote, "Cal. com would be an open-source project [because] limitations of existing scheduling products could only be solved by open source."" Also:"How AI has suddenly become much more…...
Microsoft's Windows 11 laptop deal for students comes with a $500 bonus - what's included
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (269+ words) Microsoft has a brand-new offer for college students: When you buy a new Windows 11 laptop (from Microsoft, Amazon, Best Buy, or Walmart), you'll get a year of Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included, along with a customizable Xbox…...
Why Zorin OS 18. 1 is simply the best Linux distro - for anyone
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (720+ words) Back in 2025, I stated that Zorin OS 18 might be my new best Linux distro. Before that (in 2023), I called Zorin OS exactly what a desktop operating system should be. With each release, Zorin OS makes a very strong statement that…...
The best internal communication tools of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1577+ words) Hybrid work has turned internal comms into a business-critical function. It's especially important for orgs that work remotely across different time zones, not to mention those that rely on a ton of field work or those that completely forgo physical…...
Tired of Gemini interrupting you? This Google Home update fixes that and more
2+ day, 38+ min ago (325+ words) Google Home just released an April 2026 update that should make your Gemini experience more reliable. The update will help users get faster reactions and responses from Gemini, have more natural conversations, and even work better in noisy environments." Beyond new…...