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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It’s an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included […] More

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETI remember when people used to scoff at refurbished tech. Buying a used phone or computer was like rolling the dice: you never knew exactly what you were getting. Well, the times certainly have changed. And, in this economy, the prices on refurbished tech are looking more and more tempting. Consumers are challenging this idea that we’re all supposed to buy brand new phones and laptops every few years, and in the process, the market for refurbished tech has blown up. Also: Should you buy a refurbished iPad? I tried one from Back Market and here’s my verdictHaving never purchased a refurbished product myself, I was very curious as to how the experience would go with a new (used) laptop. So, I connected with the folks at Back Market More

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Jada Jones/ZDNETZDNET’s key takewaysSimple habits can help your headphones last much longer.Regular care keeps headphones performing like new.Small changes can extend your headphones’ lifespan.Get more ZDNET in Google: Add us as a preferred source More

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI’m a big fan of my encrypted SSD, and that drive and I have traveled the world together. But there are times when lugging an SSD around is not an option. This is where having something a bit lighter and more compact is handy.Maybe even something that can be attached to a keychain, like a USB flash drive, but not an ordinary USB flash drive. What I’ve been using is a hardware-encrypted USB flash drive, the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 More

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET In November of 2022, I decided I needed to organize my pocket EDC (everyday carry) gear. As part of that reorganization, I picked up a KeySmart Air More