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Image: Polar Earlier this summer, I had the chance to try out Polar’s newest flagship watch and enjoyed the large display, rugged design, and powerful Polar Flow training features. However, the Ignite 3’s training features have been a bit limited for people with smaller wrists or who want a smaller Polar watch, as that watch […] More
Otter.ai Transcribing audio used to be a lengthy and tedious process that required listening to recordings and taking handwritten, manual transcriptions. However, Otter.ai’s AI-enabled service makes the transcription experience as seamless as uploading your audio — and the tool is now expanding into even more languages. Also: Anthropic’s latest AI model can use a computer […] More
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There’s no question about it: The past year has redefined what’s possible when it comes to battery life in laptops. Thanks to new processor technology, we’re seeing devices lasting upwards of 15 hours as the new norm, when just a few years ago that would have been considered exceptional. We put all the laptops we test through the wringer, and the ones chosen for this list emerged as some of the best in class for not just their battery life, but how well that battery complements other features. The numbers cited here reflect the standard test: starting at 100% battery, putting on a live stream over Wi-Fi, setting brightness to 50%, and letting it run. We also use a “neutral” profile, disabling any battery-saving performance states. With that in mind, these numbers could go higher or lower, depending on which performance modes you have active, and what you’re doing. The test we perform makes the laptop work pretty hard; keep in mind that average battery life will likely be higher for you with everyday use cases like web browsing, multitasking, and typical use of productivity apps. Also: The best laptops: Expert testedWhat’s the best battery life laptop right now?Our tested pick for the best laptop for battery life overall is the Microsoft Surface Laptop More
Solus Budgie makes for a wonderful desktop that anyone could easily use. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETEvery so often I ask myself, “What is the thing that keeps people from using Linux?” Typically speaking, the answer is that they don’t know much about the open-source operating system. Second, comes the fact that it’s hard to find any big-box store that sells PCs pre-loaded with Linux. Third? The command line. Yep, the command line.Consider this: you tell someone about this incredible operating system they could use to escape the flaws, security issues, and costs associated with Windows, but the catch is that they might have to use the command line. Also: 8 things you can do with Linux that you can’t do with MacOS or WindowsWhen was the last time you encountered a new user who wanted to work with the command line? My guess is never.That’s why, when I look at Linux distributions that could be suited to new users, I always consider if they’d have to use the command line and, if so, how that would happen. To that end, I intentionally avoid using the command line during these review periods to ensure the distro is viable. More
App Freeze can help clear up space on your Android device. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETOne of the main reasons I’ve stuck with the Pixel line of phones for so long is because they tend to be the first devices to receive new Android features. Sure, most of those features trickle down to other phones but it’s nice to know you’ll get them first.That’s the case with one particular Android feature called App Freeze, which can help you save space on your phone.Also: Here are the top five Android 15 features I love the mostI have a Pixel 9 Pro with 256GB of storage. The phone is new but I already have 49GB taken up by applications. It’s not just the installed apps that take up space but also the data they store. Although you might think 256GB is plenty of space for a mobile device, that storage can be gobbled up quickly by apps, images, photos, and more. That’s why Google added the App Freeze feature. Let’s find out more. More
