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Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung dropped new phones and devices in July, which means that there are plenty of discounts and coupons on mobile devices, like the Galaxy A35 smartphone — a nearly perfect option for older kids and teens or anyone looking for an affordable, no-nonsense smartphone.Also: The best early October Prime Day deals you can shopIf you have kids who are asking for their own smartphones, Amazon is offering a free pair of Samsung Buds FE wireless earbuds when you bundle them with a Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Moft’s Laptop Carry Sleeve is available now for $70 on Amazon and the company’s site. Its thoughtful design doubles as a sleek laptop sleeve and a 15- or 25-degree stand. It’s a niche product that requires commitment to a minimalist aesthetic, and the PU leather might not be for everyone. –> […] More

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Jason Hiner/ZDNETWe’re in the home stretch of 2024, but Apple isn’t slowing down. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to hold a second Fall media event later this month. While recent history suggests the event could take place anytime before the end of October, our money’s on mid-month. It’s an election year in the US, and Apple probably doesn’t want its news overshadowed.  Also: M3 MacBook Air vs M2 MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop should you buy?Expect an official announcement confirming the event date within the next week or so. As usual, the presentation likely will kick off at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET on YouTube and Apple’s website. With those details out of the way, one question remains: What’s planned for the event?So far this year, we’ve already seen new iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, so the most significant product category clamoring for updates are Mac computers. Below is a list of what I think will be the stars of Apple’s upcoming show. 1. M4 Macs More

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powerofforever/Getty Images When Microsoft released Windows 11 in 2021, it also rolled out strict hardware compatibility requirements for the new operating system. If you tried to upgrade a Windows 10 PC, a compatibility appraiser built into the new Setup program checked your hardware first. If your CPU wasn’t on the list of supported models, or […] More

The Thunderbird Appointment UI is very well designed and simple to use. Jack Wallen/ZDNETDo you have a small business that requires appointment booking? If so, you might be interested in knowing that the team behind the Thunderbird email client has created an appointment service aptly named Thunderbird Appointment, and it’s already looking to be something special.I was invited to test the beta version and I’m thoroughly impressed. Thunderbird Appointment is a stand-alone web service that offers the ability to deploy the service on your own LAN via a Docker container. If deploying a service on your own LAN isn’t your cup of tea, the available service will do just fine.Also: 5 nearly hidden Android features you should already be usingWith Thunderbird Appointment, you can plan an event, set your availability, and share with others. You can even connect your Google Calander (selecting a specific calendar to be used for the appointments), book one-off appointments or recurring events, add details to meetings, enable booking confirmation, and confirm each booking that is sent to you via email. Once you’ve accepted an appointment, it is automatically added to your Thunderbird Appointment calendar and the calendar you’ve linked to the service (if applicable).I even tested Thunderbird Appointment by deploying it on a test server within my LAN (using docker-compose) and was impressed with how easy it was to get up and running. Within less than 2 minutes I had my booking service running on my LAN. Also: The 4 best closed-source email clients for LinuxI’ve tested other appointment software (even Google’s take on the service) and found Thunderbird Appointment to stand up with the best of them.As far as settings are concerned, you can configure the following:LanguageThemeTime formatTime ZoneAvailable calendarsAccount informationConnected accounts (on the beta you can connect Mozilla, Google, and Zoom accounts)Once you’ve created your Thunderbird Appointment account (currently, the service is free), you can then set your availability (time and days of the week), add scheduling details — such as calendar, earliest booking, farthest booking, and booking duration), meeting details (video link and notes), and booking settings (quick link and booking confirmation enable/disable). More