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Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETDo me a favor: Grab your iPhone and try opening Control Center one-handed. Bet you can’t, or at least it isn’t easy. It’s a shame, because that’s where Apple tucks all its quick toggles — from Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode to screen brightness and orientation lock. You’d think these iPhone settings would be easy to reach with one hand, but nope. As screen sizes have ballooned to 7 inches, swiping down from that top-right corner often feels like a literal stretch (especially if you’re juggling coffee or keys). Also: 6 things I did immediately after installing iOS 18.5 on my iPhone – and why you should tooFortunately, there are simple workarounds beyond the standard swipe that let you easily and quickly open Control Center. How to launch Control Center (without swiping from top) What you need: Inspired by our sister site, CNET, here are four methods — you just need an iPhone running the latest version of iOS.  More

Jada Jones/ZDNETThe Sonos Ace are a pair of premium headphones that Sonos claims will provide a “rich” listening experience and create an immersion so good, it’ll make you feel like you’re in a room with your favorite musicians. In other words, Sonos says they’re really good. But these headphones aren’t cheap. A pair will generally run you $450. However, Walmart has slashed $100 off the Black Ace headphones More

da-kuk/Getty Images Keeping your small business’s applications, data, and devices secure and compliant presents unique challenges, especially when you want to keep your people productive by giving them access to what they need at any time, on any device, from any location. The good news is that there are a variety of practical cybersecurity products […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Configurations for Lenovo’s LOQ Tower 17IRR9 start at $1,099. The computer is a great option for people looking for a well-performing, compact, and affordable computer. However, because of its small size, it has a limited number of available ports. more buying choices Lenovo’s Legion series is positioned as the company’s flagship gaming […] More

Allison Murray/ZDNETIf you are a pet owner, you know the struggle of breathing in pet dander and hair when your furry friend sheds their winter coat. On Black Friday two years ago, my husband and I purchased this Blueair air purifier, and it has made life as cat parents much easier since we aren’t breathing in as much of our cat Norbert’s hair. Also: Everything you need for a smart pet setupIt’s also discounted again as a deal for Memorial Day. Right now, you can get the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max Air Purifier More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Fire TV Soundbar Plus is perfect for those who want an affordable plug-and-play solution, available now for $249 standalone or $480 for the bundle. Bass is impressive (especially with the subwoofer), and the dialogue enhancement feature is helpful for clarity. It lacks built-in Wi-Fi streaming, smart features, or Alexa integration, […] More

hemul75/Getty Images Okay. Deep breath. This is surreal. I just added an entire new feature to my software, including UI and functionality, just by typing four paragraphs of instructions. I have screenshots, and I’ll try to make sense of it in this article. I can’t tell if we’re living in the future or we’ve just […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 6 normally retails for $1,426. It’s a solid budget business laptop with a wide range of configurations. The display and webcam might not be good enough for most users, and opting for higher-end hardware can nearly double the price. more buying choices This low-cost laptop is […] More