J Studios/Getty ZDNET’s key takeaways Sixty percent of households saw multiple power outages last year Those with solar are most likely to seek whole-home backup Fifty-seven percent of solar users also want a battery for self-supply Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source<!–> on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Some of today’s […] More
redstallion/iStock/Getty Images Plus ZDNET’s key takeaways RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience. Linux doesn’t require as much RAM as Windows. More is always better. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source<!–> on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I’m not going to start this with a “back in the […] More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysA restart fixes freezes, errors, and update issues.A reset clears all data to fix major glitches.Use restart first, reset only as a last resort.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More
Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways Grammarly’s new AI agents are designed to provide assistance without prompting. They’re geared toward students and professional development. Grammarly says agents will become a major focus for the company. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source<!–> on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Professional […] More
Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Soundcore Sleep A30 are now available for $230 The earbuds are comfortable with helpful sleep features Their active noise cancellation falls flat. –> Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source<!–> on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I care a lot about my sleep, […] More
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysUse these codes to forward calls, pay your bill, check balances, etc.Some of the codes work only on certain carriers or devices.One of the codes also might erase your data, so use with caution.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More
The internet can be a dangerous place, with malware lurking around every corner. While many antivirus programs promise robust protection, choosing the right one can be surprisingly difficult. Which one should you download? Windows Security comes free with every Windows PC, and it’s surprisingly solid. Bitdefender boasts a fully loaded arsenal to protect your computer from bad actors, and at the time of this writing, a subscription costs $60 for a full year.To save you time, I have compiled a list of the best antivirus apps for Windows computers. Each program in this roundup comes highly recommended. You can’t go wrong with any of them, but there is one clear winner.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (left) competed with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (right) last summer. Kerry Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to launch on August 20, but it might not go on sale till October 9.It will be difficult for Google to beat Samsung in the foldable segment this year due to design differences.Unless there’s an actually useful AI feature or significantly better battery life, I’ll stick with my Galaxy Z Fold 7.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More
