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This is my current desktop. Jack WallenZDNETI’ve used just about every Linux distribution and found some are targeted toward specific users. Some are created for businesses, some for gamers, some for hardcore geeks, and some for users who’ve never touched any OS besides Windows. Linux runs the gamut. However, some distributions can easily serve users of all skill levels and needs. These distributions are easy for beginners to use, but offer everything needed for advanced users — and everyone in between.Also: 5 first-rate Linux distros for power users (or anyone seeking a challenge)Here’s my summary of these distributions. 1. Ubuntu More

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AzmanL/Getty Images IDC estimates that companies invested $16B in generative AI solutions in 2023, and that they’ll invest $140B in 2027 — a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 70%, according to the Trends in AI for CRM research from Salesforce. Whether generating content and communications or optimizing processes, teams are discovering the best ways to incorporate […] More

MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty Images Building and rolling out AI-based systems might seem like a big and unwieldy project, fraught with risks. However, another mode of delivery is emerging: AI-based agents.  Generative AI has added new heft and capabilities to agents that have often been difficult to set up and manage. New research shows these easier-to-set-up services are […] More

All e-commerce apps collect data when you create an account and visit the app’s home page. This data can include your precise physical location, address, and device ID, as well as your search history, payment information, and contacts.Some apps use this data to track you across apps and websites, to understand performance, and to target you with ads.Some of this data is linked to your identity, and some isn’t — the connection depends on the app you’re using. In recent years, people have been increasingly concerned about how their data is being stored and are wary specifically of data storage by Chinese-based apps.Also: Is Temu safe? Why its single-layer security should be a red flag to shoppersAccording to Temu’s privacy policy, the company does not “sell” your data — for money, at least. However, Temu does share your information with shipping affiliates, marketing providers, and consumer research companies, which generates revenue for Temu.Temu also “shares” your data with third-party advertising, marketing, and analytics companies to target you with ads. In its privacy policy, Temu acknowledges that this transfer of data can be considered “selling” your data under applicable laws.Although concerns about sharing your data with Temu might be valid, it’s important to remember that apps can and do collect and store your data with few limits. US citizens’ user data is not federally protected under a single law, so data collection remains unregulated in most states. Because American user data remains federally unregulated, Temu might access your credit history, Walmart might collect your biometric information (fingerprints, face geometry, and retina imagery), and Amazon might collect your voice recordings More

Christina Darby/ZDNETWhether you’re conducting interviews, doing research, or otherwise need to document a conversation, there are many reasons you may want to record a phone call on your iPhone — but there are only a few ways to do it. For privacy reasons — and due to laws that vary by state — Apple historically hasn’t allowed recording through the iPhone’s built-in microphone while the phone is actively on a call. For example, the app version of AI transcription service Otter.ai More