pornpimon Ainkaew/Getty Images Many readers have been pointing me to TikTok videos showing hot glue being used to clean iPhones, AirPods, and other devices. All the videos follow the same pattern — a filthy device and the ports are packed with detritus and schmoo, hot glue is then squirted into the ports, left to harden, […] More
The holiday shopping season is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to save big on gaming PCs, laptops, and accessories. Retailers like Amazon More
Getty Images/Westend61 Brands, newsrooms, and other content creators often turn to stock images to bring their projects to life. Despite the robust library of images on marketplaces like Getty Images, sometimes the perfect image just isn’t there –and that’s where AI can help bring your image to life. This week, Getty Images launched Product Placement […] More
Hisense/ZDNETWant to see wide-eyed joy on the face of a loved one by giving them a new, high-res smart TV this holiday season? Does your home entertainment center need an upgrade? Either way, Walmart has you covered with this 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
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip is on sale now for $1,600. It’s a lightweight, convertible work laptop with a solid battery life and a booming speaker system. However, the model isn’t a powerhouse as some might find its performance a little disappointing more buying choices When I first tried the HP […] More
Websites have become flooded with ad-sponsored content and tracking scripts, making browsers a battleground for user privacy. Online advertising companies can use web browsing histories to fingerprint individual browsers over time, creating shadow user profiles spread across different online services to store information, including your interests, product searches, and more, leading to targeted advertising.You don’t have to consent to tracking or data collection — and this is why your browser choice is important. While Chrome is the most widely used browser in the world, alternative browsers and ways to improve your security are available to help you stay anonymous online.Also: The best VPN services (and why you need one to protect your privacy)When you look for a privacy-focused browser, you should investigate how advertising trackers and cookies are managed, whether search histories are stored or shared, and whether the browser developer operates with a transparent privacy policy.What is the best secure browser for privacy in 2024?ZDNET experts have kept a finger on the pulse of the secure browser market for decades, and many of us have tried and tested different options over the years. Brave More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Super smooth and highly responsive app The tiny carry case can be attached to a keyring for easy transportation Needs the supplied USB-C extension cable to connect to most ruggedized smartphones –> Regular readers will know that I am a big fan of thermal cameras. They are cool and give you […] More
Holiday shopping season is my time to shine, and beyond testing lots of tech products for ZDNET, I love a good sale. And while everyone knows Black Friday is the shopping extravaganza of the season, you no longer have to wait for the deals. Thankfully, several retailers, including Target, are starting their Black Friday sales early, which means even more time to keep shopping savings. Also: The best Black Friday deals live nowYou might think Amazon More
