Get Windows 11 Pro at a big discount right now. StackSocial Need an operating system upgrade? Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make everything from hybrid work to streaming entertainment easy, and you can grab the software for a discounted price right now through Stack Social. A lifetime subscription for […] More
Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images Living in South Florida means that hurricanes are a regular part of my life. Through experience, I’ve learned that preparing for a storm is more than just stocking up on supplies — it’s also about having the right data and tools available. As a technology professional who’s weathered multiple hurricanes since […] More
D3Damon/Getty Images All PCs that were designed for Windows 10 or Windows 11 support strong data encryption. On devices running any edition of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can use a feature called device encryption, which works only on the system drive. PCs running the Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions of Windows include a […] More
Arc Search offers a minimal interface for maximum efficiency. Jack Wallen/ZDNETI make no bones about shouting to the world that my default browser on MacOS is Arc. It’s superior to Chrome in every way. It has better tab management, a modern UI, built-in AI, and all the features you’ve grown accustomed to using.To date, however, Arc has only been available for MacOS (and Windows, which I do not use). All of that changes soon, with the release of Arc Search for Android. (There’s also an iOS version.)Also: I’m a browser expert and Arc is my default for MacOS. Here are two new reasons whyArc Search? Is it a browser or a search tool?It’s a browser, yes, but its primary interface is a search tool. Here’s what Arc Search does:Searches for you: Tap Browse For Me and Arc Search will search the web, read several pages, and build a tab specific for you.Clears the clutter: Arc Search auto-archives old tabs and blocks ads, trackers, and banners.Works efficiently: When you open Arc Search, the keyboard opens automatically, so you’re ready to search right away.Removes distractions: Arc Search places Reader Mode front and center.Remains out of the way: Arc Search uses a bare minimum UI, so the browser doesn’t get in the way of what you’re viewing. More
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images Given that iPhones range in price from hundreds of dollars to over a thousand, it’s no surprise they attract the attention of criminals who want to steal your hardware (and the data it contains). While Apple has gone to great lengths to make the iPhone as secure as possible, there are still […] More
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event kicks off tomorrow, Oct. 8, and there are already some great deals on the best security tech. If you’re looking for a smart home security camera for October Prime Day, Amazon’s Ring cameras, a well-known brand in the home security space, are super affordable right now. “Ring has become the quintessential brand for video doorbells. It’s like Kleenex for facial tissues, Google for search engines, and Band-Aid for adhesive bandages,” says ZDNET smart home reviewer Maria Diaz. “In short, you can’t help but think of Ring when you hear about video doorbells.”Also: The best October Prime Day deals live nowRead on for all the best Prime Day Ring camera deals we’ve found so far.Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day Ring camera dealsRing Video Doorbell for $60 More
Amazon is hosting another Prime Day sales event on Tuesday and Wednesday, called Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. This sales event is a great opportunity to check items off your holiday shopping list and save some major dough on smart home devices.Also: The best October Prime Day deals live nowLike other Amazon-branded devices, Echo speakers, smart displays, and other smart home peripherals see their biggest discounts of the year during Prime Day in July and October. These discounts are often bigger than the ones you’d find during both Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Read below for the best deals on Amazon Echo devices we’ve found so far.Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day Echo device dealsAmazon Echo (4th gen More
As evidenced by our signature color, the ZDNET team spent the last few months outside enjoying the end of brat summer, only to realize our kitchens are woefully unprepared for the colder weather.Don’t worry — if you’re anything like us and haven’t cooked since before Amazon’s July Prime Day sale, Prime Big Deal Days, the retailer’s October sale event, is bringing back several deals on kitchen appliances starting tomorrow. Also: The best October Prime Day deals live nowThe holiday season officially starts as Halloween is over, so to prepare, we’ve rounded up the best kitchen deals available now, from coveted KitchenAid mixers and Nespresso machines to food dehydrators and Nutribullets. This list has everything from vacuum sealers to air fryers and even multiple kinds of popcorn makers. We’ll keep updating this list throughout the sales event, so check back here regularly for new discounts on kitchen appliances. Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day kitchen dealsNespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker by De’Longhi in Grey More
