Baseus Inspire XC1 earbuds. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus Inspire XC1 earbuds are available on Aliexpress for just under $170 The XC1 earbuds are clip-ons that produce more bass than most earbuds in this form-factor The XC1 earbuds tend to sell out quickly, so grab a pair when you can. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a… Continue reading Finally, a pair of clip-on earbuds with enough bass to fuel my workouts
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Try this new Linux security threat scanner to keep your system safe – you’ll thank me
Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET key takeaways If you share files on Linux, you should consider an AV tool. If you happen upon questionable URLs, you can scan them first. Lenspect is a free Linux tool for both of those purposes. Linux, in and of itself, doesn’t require anti-virus or anti-malware.… Continue reading Try this new Linux security threat scanner to keep your system safe – you’ll thank me
I ditched Linux for Windows 11 for one week – and found 9 big problems
ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET key takeaways Jack Wallen spends a week using Windows 11. During this experiment, he experienced a whole gamut of issues. In the end, it made him appreciate Linux all the more. “Why do people willingly use Windows?” Less than one hour into my… Continue reading I ditched Linux for Windows 11 for one week – and found 9 big problems
I stock my toolkit with these 10 DIY gadgets (and they’re all I need)
Show more (5 items) I’m definitely a hoarder, I mean, collector, of tools. Just this morning I was performing surgery on my 3D printer to allow it to print in four colors, and I had to think about which set — out of my 12 sets — of screwdrivers I was going to use. What… Continue reading I stock my toolkit with these 10 DIY gadgets (and they’re all I need)
Everyone thinks AI will transform their business – but only 13% are making it happen
Vertigo3d/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Most businesses expect AI will cause profound internal changes. Few of them, however, know how to get from A to B. Businesses continue to struggle with implementing AI. The growing use of AI in the workplace has been… Continue reading Everyone thinks AI will transform their business – but only 13% are making it happen
This $8 cleaning solution keeps my screens crystal clear (and seeing is believing)
The Koala cleaning kit with a pair of glasses. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve been wearing prescription glasses since I was a baby, so trust me when I tell you I know a lot about keeping lenses clean and protected — I’ve had over 20 years of practice. While… Continue reading This $8 cleaning solution keeps my screens crystal clear (and seeing is believing)
Fire TV acting slow? 10 settings I changed on mine to instantly improve the performance
Why is my Fire TV running so slow? That’s a complex question to answer. It could be the age of your device. Older hardware might struggle to load the latest apps and services. But it could also be a combination of outdated software, too many background processes, and accumulated temporary files. All these things can… Continue reading Fire TV acting slow? 10 settings I changed on mine to instantly improve the performance
Your Uber driver has a new side hustle: Training AI for cash
michellegibson/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Uber launches a new, optional “digital tasks” program in the US. Drivers can upload content to help companies train AI models. Compensation depends on a task’s time commitment and complexity. There’s more to being employed by Uber than… Continue reading Your Uber driver has a new side hustle: Training AI for cash
Waze vs. Google Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps, and this one wins easily
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A quick Google search will surface article after article claiming that Waze is far better than Google Maps. But is that actually true? I’m a longtime Google Maps (and Google Earth) user. I swear by the app, and I regularly side-eye anyone… Continue reading Waze vs. Google Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps, and this one wins easily
This charging cable fixes my biggest problem with cords (and it glows in the dark)
Kayla Solino/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Gone are the days of most new tech items coming with a complete charging setup. Apple stopped giving out wall adapters with its new products, and other brands, like Amazon, sneakily bundle them to make you feel like you’re really getting a bargain — like… Continue reading This charging cable fixes my biggest problem with cords (and it glows in the dark)