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    The best password manager for families in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

    A password manager is a valuable tool for families that share devices and subscriptions requiring logins, such as Wi‑Fi credentials, streaming service passwords, and smart home codes. It also allows you to help family members, such as kids or aging parents, improve digital security habits and ensure their sensitive information is kept safe.Also: The best password managers: Expert testedSome password managers for families have greater integration between user accounts — through shared vaults or multiple permission levels managed by an admin — while others simply bundle personal accounts under one subscription. All users also have individual logins and private vaults that aren’t visible to anyone else on the family plan.What is the best password manager for families right now? At ZDNET, we tested the best password managers for families to determine which ones make it most straightforward to share logins and files, while allowing each user to keep their data private. 1Password More

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    This 4K pocket camera easily replaced my iPhone 16 Pro Max for video recording

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has a reliable 1-inch CMOS sensor that captures stabilized 4K footage. It’s compact, has a built-in gimbal, and is very easy to use. The control pad can be wonky, and low-light performance takes a hit. more buying choices I didn’t expect a pocket camera to be […] More

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    I recommend this high-end laptop to creative pros over MacBooks – here’s why

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. more buying choices Asus’ […] More

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    This $100 smartwatch could replace my Apple Watch. Here’s why

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Amazfit Active 2 is available in a premium package for $129.99 and standard for $99.99 It will start shipping to customers in mid-January The watch is small, lasts up to 10 days, has a brilliant AMOLED display, measures an extensive amount of data, and is inexpensive The small size is […] More

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    The best AI for coding in 2025 (and what not to use)

    photo_Pawel/Getty Images I’ve been around technology for long enough that very little excites me, and even less surprises me. But shortly after Open AI’s ChatGPT was released, I asked it to write a WordPress plugin for my wife’s e-commerce site. When it did, and the plugin worked, I was indeed surprised. That was the beginning […] More

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    Linux Mint 22.1 is primed and ready for release – and I’m excited

    ZDNETWhile an official announcement is still pending, Linux Mint 22.1, codenamed Xia, has been released. The new Mint’s ISO images are now ready to be downloaded and installed. I’m eager to get it up and running.Linux Mint 22.1 is built on Ubuntu 24.04 Long Term Support (LTS) distro and powered by the Linux kernel 6.8. While most Linux users know that the Linux kernel developers no longer support the 6.8 kernel, it’s still safe to use. Canonical, Ubuntu’s parent company, will support this kernel until April 2029 and offer extended support until March 2034. Mint will also stand behind this release until April 2029. Also: This portable, lightweight Linux distro has an old-school feelIf you want to upgrade in the future, Mint will make it easy: “Until 2026, future versions of Linux Mint will use the same package base as Linux Mint 22.1, making it trivial for people to upgrade.”Mint 22.1 includes a major overhaul of Debian Linux’s Advanced Packaging Tool (APT). This command and its dependencies and relatives work in the background when you install new software or update old programs. Many of these programs have grown rusty, so Mint is replacing them with the next generation of these tools: Aptkit and Captain. These changes aim to enhance system reliability. Also: How to keep Linux optimized (and save time) with StacerUsers who never go deeper than Mint’s graphic Software Manager won’t need to worry about these changes. They’re all under the hood. The Mint team said: “This modernization ensures that Linux Mint’s package management remains robust, user-friendly, and ready for the future.” More

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    7 ways to get more out of your Bitwarden password manager

    Screenshot by Alison DeNisco Rayome/ZDNETBitwarden is an open-source password manager that has all the features you need (and some you had no idea you needed). But, like many software titles, you’re probably not using it to its fullest potential. There are features you might not know about and ways you can use the app to better serve you.Also: Bitwarden review: Our favorite free password manager with low-cost premium features, tooI’ve been working with Bitwarden for years and have found it to be an absolute must to help keep my credentials stored safely and my passwords strong. Over the years, I’ve found a few things that have helped make it even better.Let me share some of those tips with you.1. Use the random password generatorBitwarden has a built-in random password generator that you should use every time you create a new account or change your password on an existing account. Bitwarden’s random password generator allows you to choose between a password or a passphrase, as well as decide the strength of the password, the length, and the minimum amount of numbers or special characters required. Also: 7 essential password rules to follow, according to security expertsI’ve had Bitwarden set to create twenty-one-character passwords with a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters for a few years now, and it has served me well. The reason why you should use this feature is because creating truly strong passwords isn’t as simple and/or quick as you might think. This feature ensures your passwords are much stronger than what you are currently using. More

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    Super Productivity is the ultimate task manager for your time management goals

    ZDNETTask managers and to-do lists are a great way to keep you organized. I’ve used various tools for keeping track of the things I need to get done for a long time, and they’ve really made a difference.However, not all to-do lists and task managers are created equal. Some task managers offer little more than bulleted or numbered lists to keep track of your tasks, while others offer so many features that they quickly become overwhelming.Also: 5 to-do list apps on Android I recommend for staying on trackAnd then there’s the sweet spot, where the ideal mixture of features and simplicity lives. One task manager that exists in that zone is Super Productivity.Super Productivity is for those who really need to be productive. This task manager features to-do lists, time tracking, insights, timesheets, work summaries, integration with services such as Jira, Gitlb, GitHub, Open Project and more; CalDAV integration; focus mode; break reminders; notes; bookmarks; file attachments and more.Super Productivity is also open-source, which means you can download, view, and even edit the source code for the app. Super Productivity is free and available for Linux, MacOS, Windows, Android and iOS. Installation of Super Productivity is quite simple on all platforms. For example, you can install the app on Linux with Snap like so:sudo snap install superproductivityInstalling on Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS is just a matter of opening the respective app store, searching for Super Productivity and installing. More