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Artie Beaty/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?The 75-inch Samsung QN90C More

Taylor Clemons/ZDNETZDNET takeawayThe SteelSeries Arena 9 5.1CH speaker system is available at Best Buy More

My keychain essentials. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI own countless multitools and other gizmos, but I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve needed something and it’s been left at home or in the car because it’s just not possible to have a toolbox dangling off my belt.Yet what I do have with me most of the time is my keychain — and, as it turns out, it’s the perfect way to EDC (Every Day Carry) useful bits and bobs.  Also: I love this DeWalt cordless drill and impact driver setIn fact, my keychain is the one bit of kit that I get asked the most questions about. People are often surprised at the things I carry around. I guess most people just carry their keys on their keychain. Weird.Here’s a tour of what I carry on my keychain. Don’t feel you need everything. Remember, the beauty of this approach is that you can customize your EDC to suit your needs.1. KeySmart Air More

The Oukitel C50 is far more impressive than a $200 has a right to be. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Oukitel C50 More

Amplify your dev work with this deal on Visual Studio Pro 2022 right now.  StackSocial Having in-house development is a massive advantage for many businesses. And having software on hand to help streamline workflows, amplify productivity, and keep projects on track is a must — especially when you can get it at a discount. Right […] More

David Gewirtz/ZDNETAs a tech professional, there are many things I know because I know things. But there are also things I learn about because it’s my job to fix the tech problems around the house. In this case, my wife had performed a factory reset on her cherished Kindle DX, which she purchased almost exactly ten years ago. After the reset, she couldn’t get any of her books to download. Also: The best Kindle readers of 2024She wanted to clean the Kindle of all its cruft. Every book she ever bought, up until the last time she powered up the machine, had been on that device before the reset. She thought a factory reset would be the fastest way to start with a clean slate. It was indeed a clean slate. All that was left on it was a dictionary and user guide, both installed as part of the reset process. And she couldn’t download anything else she wanted on there. I am not an active Kindle device user. I enjoy reading Kindle books on my iPhone, but I’ve never really bonded with Kindle devices. So I haven’t spent too much time tracking all their ins and outs. It took a bit of Googling to figure out that the reason my wife couldn’t download books over Wi-Fi to her Kindle DX is that the DX never supported Wi-Fi. It did, however, come with full-time 3G cellular support, which is the mechanism by which she had loaded books on the thing throughout the years. Also: How to trade in your old devices for Amazon gift cardsRead that last paragraph and recognize that I’m writing this in 2024, not 2014. In 2014, we had 3G. By 2024, most of the major carriers in the US have shut down their 3G networks. Amazon has also phased out support of 3G More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETSoundbars are gaining in popularity because of their sleek design and ability to provide an ample boost in audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers. Despite their plug-and-play nature, you can make a few adjustments to help fulfill your pursuit of the best possible sound quality. Also: The best soundbars of 2024: Expert tested and recommendedWhether you’re new to soundbar setups or a self-proclaimed audiophile, familiarizing yourself with some key settings can take your viewing and listening experience to new heights. Read on for five pointers on how to optimize your soundbar’s performance. More

Raimund Linke/Getty Images One of the best things about Linux is that it offers several ways of handling every task. Everything you do in Linux will have an alternative method, from the simplest to the most complex. But don’t worry; there’s no need to get overwhelmed because you can select one method and stick with […] More