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    My Linux predictions for 2025: It’s going to be a good year

    Kevin Schafer/Getty Images You might think it’s too early to ponder the possibilities 2025 holds, but it’s already the third week of November, which means it’s the perfect time to don my prediction cap for next year. With enough information, it can be fairly easy to see the evolution of something like computer software and […] More

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    You can still buy a 50-inch Hisense 4K TV for $138 at Walmart – how to secure the deal

    Hisense/ZDNETLooking to light up a loved one’s face with wide-eyed joy this holiday season by gifting them a high-res smart TV? Or maybe it’s time to upgrade your own home entertainment setup? Either way, Walmart has you covered with this competitive deal.Also: The 50+ best Black Friday Walmart deals 2024: Early sales live nowWith a 4K UHD picture quality and HDR compatibility, the Hisense R6 More

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    The best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cases and covers

    It seems like just yesterday that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 was unveiled, but it’s been more than a year already. This phone, released by Samsung in July 2023, continues to turn heads with its 3.4-inch external display and a refined build that screams style. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is out now, but the Flip 5 remains a cutting-edge device, and you can buy it for $999 More

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    Meta Quest absolutely dominates Steam VR – just look

    Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Steam is a hugely popular distribution channel and community for PC games and gamers. I like to think of it as the app store for PC games because it makes game management, installation, curation, and purchasing a lot easier than it used to be when buying and installing individual games. […] More

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    How to create a podcast with AI in seconds: Easy, step-by-step instructions

    Chalermphol Liawsutee/Getty Images Google’s NotebookLM is a popular AI-based note-taking service that can collect documents, URLs, audio files, and other content for any type of research. After you submit your source files, the AI is able to analyze, summarize, discuss, and answer questions about them. But one especially cool feature is the ability to take […] More

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    The best password manager for Mac in 2024: Expert tested

    A good password manager is a secure alternative to writing your logins on sticky notes, reusing the same easy-to-guess combinations, or having to constantly reset more complex passwords you forgot. Adding a password management tool to your Mac allows you to quickly access and use your data when browsing, shopping, banking, or working. Also: The best password managers: Expert testedWhat is the best password manager for Mac right now?At ZDNET, we’ve tested a long list of password managers on MacOS to find the ones that make saving and using your logins a breeze while also keeping your data safe. Our pick for password management on Mac is 1Password More

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    Gen AI gives software developers surge in productivity – but it’s not for everyone

    Israel Sebastian/Getty Images For anyone building software, generative AI (Gen AI) — especially a tool like GitHub Copilot — is a means to quickly create, test, document, and debug code, which leads to big productivity benefits.  This boost frees up the time, resources, and brainpower of software developers and operations professionals to step up and […] More