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    DripDropper Linux malware cleans up after itself – how it works

    jxfzsy/iStock/Getty Images Plus ZDNET’s key takeaways DripDropper exploits an old security hole. After infecting your server, DripDropper patches the hole, not that that will do you much good. Basic patch discipline would have stopped this exploit in its tracks.  The security company Red Canary<!–> has detected an attacker exploiting Apache ActiveMQ–>, a popular open-source message […] More

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    How to undo a reconciliation in QuickBooks Online – the easy way

    Bloomberg / Bloomberg via Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways QuickBooks hides reconciliation undo features from normal users. Reversing old reconciliations requires undoing them in sequence. Switching into Accountant mode unlocks the secret “Undo” option. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source<!–> on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Regardless of the […] More

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    This awesome Android 15 tablet with Gemini AI 2.0 support is over $100 off

    Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I’m continually impressed by how powerful tablets have become. A few years ago, it felt like the tablet market consisted of the iPad and little else, but now there’s a flourishing market of Android tablets.And they’re cheap. Also: I finally found a lightweight multitool that doesn’t sacrifice function for form – and it’s only $30You can pick up a very good tablet for under $150. Take, for example, the Tabwee T80 More

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    Move over, Apple. Spotify’s take on AutoMix is more customizable and personalized

    Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysSpotify’s new feature lets you mix songs in your playlist by customizing volume, EQ, and effect curves. You can also create customized covers for these mixed playlists.It is now rolling out in beta to Spotify Premium users.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More

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    Could AI help you finally escape the office? Most workers think so

    gremlin/E+ via Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways AI tools are taking over some mundane, narrow tasks for workers. Most respondents said AI could also help their work-life balance. The tech is raising concerns about burnout and other issues. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source<!–> on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Artificial […] More

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    I tested this Garmin sleep tracker for weeks – here’s why it replaces my smart ring for good

    Garmin Index Sleep Monitor <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available for $170 in S/M and L/XL sizes. The band is very comfortable and lightweight, the monitor tracks up to seven nights of sleep, and the sleep/recovery metrics are well integrated into the Garmin Connect ecosystem. It’s still fairly expensive for […] More