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    You can save up to $700 on my favorite Bluetti power stations for Labor Day

    Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETPower stations are quickly replacing gasoline generators. They’re quieter, safer, require less maintenance, and don’t erupt into a fireball when the instructions aren’t followed. I’m also seeing more campsites, festivals, and commercial outdoor markets starting to prohibit the old generator. Also: The best Labor Day deals live nowPower stations are great, but they aren’t cheap, running into the hundreds and even thousands of dollars, so any time you can grab a discount is a good day. And if you’ve been looking for a power station, I have the discounts.Bluetti, one of the premium power station manufacturers, is slashing prices for Labor Day, and there are some truly unmissable deals on offer. I’ve been using Bluetti power stations extensively for many years and have no hesitation recommending any of these units.The AC200L is the biggest power station on sale now. This is a 2048Wh unit capable of 2400W output (3600W surge), and has an array of AC, USB, 12V, 48V/8A DC port, and even a 30A RV port. This can be charged using AC, solar More

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    This iPhone trick hides my apps in a secret folder only I can access – here’s why I love it

    Can I lock or hide any app I want on iPhone? You can lock most apps, including Messages and third-party apps from the App Store.  Also: These 14 secret codes revealed hidden menus on my iPhone and AndroidHowever, Apple doesn’t allow you to lock or hide certain core system apps like Settings and Find My. It’s worth pressing and holding on an app for a moment to see what quick action options appear. Do hidden apps still send notifications on iPhone? No. Once hidden, the app won’t send notifications until you open it again. That also means notifications from a hidden app won’t appear in previews or in the Notification Center on your lock screen. How do I find my hidden apps on iPhone? Hidden apps live in a special folder in your App Library. Swipe from right to open the App Library, scroll all the way to the bottom, tap the folder labeled Hidden, and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. You’ll then see the hidden apps inside. How do I unhide or unlock an app? If you change your mind, it’s easy to bring an app back to the surface.  Go to the App Library, find the app (including if it’s in the Hidden folder), touch and hold the app, and tap Don’t Require Face ID (or Touch ID or Passcode). Authenticate one last time, and the app will be unhidden and visible in your App Library again.  Also: How to clear your iPhone cache (and why you should do it before the iOS 26 update)If you want it back on your home screen, just touch and hold it, then tap Add to Home Screen. More

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    How a legacy hardware company reinvented itself in the AI age

    picture alliance/Contributor/picture alliance via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Behind-the-scenes providers such as Cisco keep the cloud and internet alive. The 40-year-old company now positions itself as an AI infrastructure vendor.  The challenge: proactively supporting millions, if not billions of devices worldwide. It’s the nature […] More

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    Why this midrange Lenovo laptop is the one I recommend to most people

    Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15-inch <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The IdeaPad Slim 3i is on sale at Costco for $669. It’s an affordable 15-inch laptop with a full-size keyboard and nice selection of ports. The battery isn’t spectacular, and its display is lackluster. –> <!–> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on Google. […] More