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    Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 systems due to fire risk – here’s what you need to know

    Tesla Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Over 10,000 Powerwall 2 systems are being recalled following reports of overheating and fires. Powerwall 2 units sold between November 2020 and December 2022 are impacted. Most affected units have been remotely discharged, and the systems will be replaced at no cost. Tesla […] More

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    How to store a passport in your iPhone Wallet (and all the ways you can use it)

    kieferpix/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Apple’s new Digital ID stores your passport data on your iPhone. The ID is currently accepted at 250 TSA checkpoints in the US. You’ll still need your physical passport for international travel. A physical passport is an unwieldy document […] More

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    Need to share your Wi-Fi password? My simple phone trick gives you an instant connection

    If you already have an iPhone or iPad with access to the Wi-Fi network, you can connect another iPhone or iPad. To do this, make sure both devices are near each other. On the new device, head to Settings, select Wi-Fi, and then tap the name of the network to which you want to connect.The device that already has access should get a prompt asking if you want to share the password. Tap the Share Password button to send it to the other device. The new device will receive the password and automatically use it to connect to the network.Also: How to clear your iPhone cache (and fix slow performance for good)This also works with a Mac. You can use a Mac that’s already connected to Wi-Fi and share the password with an iPhone, an iPad, or another Mac. Similarly, you can share a password from an iPhone or iPad with a Mac that needs access to the network.The main limitation here is that the owners of the two devices need to be in each other’s Contacts app. Also, this option won’t work if you want to share a password from an Apple device with an Android device, or vice versa. Thankfully, there is a fairly straightforward method available to cover these other scenarios. More

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    Finally, a bedside charger for Apple power users like me (and supports Qi2 speeds)

    Ugreen 25W Qi2 Charging Stand <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ugreen 25W Qi2 3-in-1 charging station is currently on sale for $99. It’s a sturdy 3-in-1 charging station that wirelessly charges newer iPhones at the full 25W without causing overheating. It’s pricey. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. The new Qi2.2 25W […] More

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    Why Windows sucks and how to fix it, according to a former Microsoft engineer

    Oleksandr Lanevskyi/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways A former Microsoft developer thinks Windows sucks and explains why. Windows has become a marketing tool to sell Microsoft services. A Microsoft exec calls Windows an agentic OS, with brutal responses. I’ve used Windows for more years […] More

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    These are the 10 most popular tablets our readers bought this year (no. 1 is an older model)

    Lance Whitney/ZDNETTablets may be one of my favorite tech devices, thanks to their versatility: You can use one as an e-reader, for note-taking, as a smart home display, or even as a laptop replacement if it’s powerful enough. Features like portability, battery life, display, and accessory compatibility make a tablet a device that can be used for whatever you need it to.Also: The best Black Friday tablet deals live nowAt ZDNET, we test dozens of tablets every year and have our top picks, but our readers also have their own favorites. We gathered data on the top-selling tablets via links in ZDNET reviews, buying guides, and deals to come up with this list (your privacy is protected — we only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and there is no way for us to identify individual people’s purchases). These were our readers’ favorite tablets of 2025 so far (and almost all of them are on sale right now).
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