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
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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 But it could also be a combination of outdated software, too many background processes, and accumulated temporary files.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)
Your car’s USB port has 5 underrated superpowers you need to try
algre / iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Your car’s USB ports can do much more than charge your phone. Use your USB ports to play music or update your car’s system. Even with wireless tech, USB ports still have their place. In… Continue reading Your car’s USB port has 5 underrated superpowers you need to try
This compact accessory is a must for roadside emergencies – here’s why
Kayla Solino/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. With holiday travels on the horizon, there’s no better time to upgrade your roadside emergency kit — and I’ve found a universal option that’s a new necessity in my own. Also: My search for the ultimate Android Auto adapter is over: this one checks all the… Continue reading This compact accessory is a must for roadside emergencies – here’s why