Eliana Willis

Whether you bought your PC ready-made or built it yourself, your PC likely came with information about the motherboard and other components. If you built it yourself, you will have a manual with the motherboard (either a physical one, an electronic copy, or information on where to find an electronic copy).The motherboard’s manual is a veritable treasure trove of information about your PC. It’s one of those manuals that’s worth keeping. Beyond just telling you what motherboard you have, the manual says what RAM and CPU it supports, explains what error codes or beeps mean, and how to update the firmware.Also: How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PCWhile I generally put manuals straight into the recycling bin, I always keep motherboard manuals for future reference.If you know what motherboard you have and need a manual, type the name into a search engine and go to the manufacturer’s website — the manual should be available there. More

Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty Images It has become difficult to set realistic expectations about artificial intelligence — and this could ultimately confuse efforts to understand the actual value of AI efforts. As the use of technology increases, it means changes in the career landscape for technology professionals, favoring more creative thinkers. That’s the word from Ajay Malik, […] More

Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) in many cybersecurity products can’t come too soon, according to a co-founder of prominent cybersecurity vendor Palo Alto Networks, who sees the spiraling threat landscape as too complex to be managed by human efforts alone. “They are going to try a million ways to get in,” […] More

Instead of trying to hunt through all your messages for a specific one, you can narrow the search by viewing only known or unknown senders. First, go to Settings and select Messages. In iOS 18, go to Settings, tap Apps, and then select Messages. Turn on the switch for “Filter Unknown Senders” if it’s off.Next, open the Messages app. On an iPhone, tap the Filters link at the upper left. On an iPad, tap the sidebar icon at the upper left or drag the Messages pane to the right. Tap “Known Senders” to see messages only from people you know. Tap “Unknown Senders” to see texts from strangers, including those with one-time codes or verifications. While you’re here, you can also filter the list to see just unread messages. More

VTT Studio/Getty Images As the next generation becomes increasingly exposed to artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in their everyday lives, students and educators have been turning to AI tools to strengthen learning in the classroom. Despite initial rejection from educational institutions about using the technology in some capacity, most educators are now in favor — and Adobe is taking […] More

The Samsung Galaxy Ring has an impressive concave design and a unique wireless charging case.  Jason Hiner/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Samsung Galaxy Ring More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETGoogle is hosting its annual “Made by Google” event in just two weeks, with a run-down that’s expected to feature the latest Pixel hardware, including the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Pixel Watch 3. If the company’s feeling generous, there may even be one more thing.Also: Google Pixel 9, Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold: Specs, features, and everything else we know so farBesides the hardware, Google has also hinted that AI will be a big focus throughout the keynote, with new Gemini capabilities coming as part of Android 15.The Made by Google event is scheduled to take place on August 13 at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST) at the search giant’s Mountain View campus, with press members, developers, and staff in attendance. A live stream will also be available across Google’s main website and YouTube channel, with a replay broadcast following the event. Until then, here’s a breakdown of all the products and services we expect to hear more about in just a few weeks.1. Android 15, Gemini, and more AI tools More