Getty These days, internet and Wi-Fi connectivity seem to be virtually ubiquitous. In America, at least, there is a societal expectation that you can connect your devices to the Web wherever you go. After all, connectivity is essential for many devices to function. But sometimes that connectivity fails — and what can you do if […] More
monsitj/Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be performing the essential tasks of software engineers — or so the experts say. Sarah Friar, chief financial officer for OpenAI, proclaimed AI-as-software-engineer’s emerging role at a recent Goldman Sachs conference. OpenAI’s pending AI agent, called A-SWE (Agentic Software Engineer), “is not just augmenting the current software engineers in your […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A well-designed multitool with a range of quality tools that can handle a variety of tasks. At under $20, this is in a class of its own in terms of price, and it makes it a great tool for occasional use, or a tool that you don[t mind if it gets […] More
Just_Super/Getty Images An app that generates a custom to-do list is entirely different from an app for playing a first-person shooter. An app that lets you order a personal taxi or book a hotel room is vastly different from an app that lets you design 3D objects. Many apps are much more than just a […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture 4K (UHD) video at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a flip-out preview screen. more buying choices It’s a great time to […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The 2025 LG Gram Pro 16 2-in-1 is on sale now for $1,399. This new generation performs better than last year’s model, while keeping its record-breaking thin design. However, the laptop has some of the same issues, namely a tendency to run hot. –> The LG gram Pro 2-in-1 made a […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD’s latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,184. It’s a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form factor, and comfortable keyboard. It’s expensive, and can run warm under a heavy workload. more buying choices HP reorganized its laptop lineup last year, […] More
I’m old enough to remember when PCs were huge, looming units. They had to be big to hold all the components that made up a PC. As gaming PCs became a thing, these were even bigger because the high-end components generated a lot of heat. In turn, the heat had to be dissipated with copious amounts of airflow. Thanks to Moore’s law, components have become smaller and more efficient, to the point where even a gaming PC can fit into a compact case.Also: The best portable power stations you can buy: Expert testedSmaller components have led the way for smaller PC cases. Mini-ITX PC cases have gained popularity in the computing world due to their compact size. This allows a PC to be powerful yet not occupy much space or compromise on features.What is the best Mini ITX PC case right now?There are a lot of PC cases out there, from cheap, poor-quality sludge to high-quality units packed with features and stylish exteriors. I’ve tested a lot of PC cases over the close to three decades that I’ve been building PCs, and one manufacturer has always delivered the goods, which is why I give the top spot to the Thermaltake Tower 200 Mini-ITX case More
