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Jack Wallen/ZDNETI might be a dinosaur, but email is still my jam. I prefer communicating via email to any other means of interaction (other than face-to-face).Email is efficient, used globally, isn’t OS-dependent, and allows me to catalog and organize my inbox as I see fit, even retaining years of searchable communications. In a nutshell, I depend on email.Also: Five reasons why email will never dieOn Linux, there are many routes you can take to make the most of email. There are closed-source applications, like Proton Mail and BlueMail. There are even terminal-based email clients, such as Mutt. But I tend to prefer my email clients open.I’ve used every open-source email client available and have determined the following five to be the best. Let’s dig in. More

Jack WallenZDNETArc browser has been my default on MacOS for some time now. If Browser Company brought Arc to Linux, it would be my default on Linux as well. It’s that good. Arc has plenty of cool features, many of which the developers have totally reinvented.One feature that is becoming commonplace among browsers is AI integration. Nearly every web browser has some form of AI integration, but Arc’s unique take on the web browser and its use of AI further cement it as my default.Also: 5 reasons why Opera is my favorite browserHere’s the thing: to really get the most out of Arc and AI, you need to install one browser extension. This extension is available for most Chromium-based browsers (sorry, Firefox),  but the combination of how Arc functions, its built-in AI, and this extension makes it my favorite.How to enable Arc MaxWhat you’ll need: The only thing you’ll need for this is an updated instance of Arc browser, running on either MacOS or Windows. More

Digital Zoo/Getty Images Modern network connectivity is light years ahead of what it once was. Even though it’s much more reliable than it was in the 1990s, issues still come up — which is why I’m glad that Linux includes a bevy of commands I can use to start troubleshooting the problem. Also: The first […] More

June Wan/ZDNETIf you’re looking for a new smartwatch this summer, there are still deals to be had as we head into back-to-school season, even though Prime Day is long gone. Right now, you can still get up to $90 off of the Galaxy Watch 6 More

Don’t miss this Sam’s Club membership to save big on everything from groceries to electronics. Sam’s Club/ZDNETA Sam’s Club membership will get you discounts on groceries, clothing, electronics, and just about everything else you might need. And right now, StackSocial is offering a deal that will get you a Sam’s Club membership for $20 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. This deal ends after this weekend.Your Sam’s Club membership will work at nearly 600 US Sam’s Club locations. This deal is only open to new Sam’s Club members in the US, or those whose membership lapsed more than six months ago. The membership will expire one year from the activation date, and will automatically renew at the full price of $50 per year after that unless you cancel it. To cancel, you can visit SamsClub.com or a club or call 1-888-746-7726. To take advantage of this deal, you’ll redeem your unique code through the link above, and then sign up for the membership. Once you purchase your code, you must redeem it within 30 days. The limit is one membership per person, but you can buy an additional membership as a gift.I signed up for a similar deal for a Costco membership through StackSocial, and can confirm the process was easy, and I’d vouch for the deal. Don’t miss out on 60% off a Sam’s Club membership right now. Also: The best TV deals right now More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETWhile eyes may still be glued to Samsung’s recently announced foldable phones, earbuds, and smart ring, if you look past the fanfare, however, you’ll find a lingering Samsung deal that might just be too good to pass on. I’m talking about the Galaxy Watch FE More

Get a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 at a big discount right now. StackSocial If you’ve recently upgraded your laptop, you may have suddenly found yourself without access to Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and the rest of Microsoft’s near-necessary software. And since Microsoft switched from the traditional Office suite to a Microsoft 365 subscription service, […] More

I test earbuds for a living. I’m running in busy city streets and parks with them in my ears, playing my favorite songs and podcasts with them in on the subway, working with them in the office, and evaluating them for their performance, connectivity, battery life, comfort, and more. When I enjoy the sound of the earbuds, can wear them comfortably for the entire workday, or depend on them for my runs, I tell you, dear reader, all about them. I write reviews about and include the earbuds in lists like these. And when I don’t like a pair of earbuds, they are not included in any of these lists. We only write about products we can actually recommend to people, because we know that spending money on a pair of earbuds or another tech product is no pretty penny. If I haven’t tested the earbuds myself, I rely on the opinions of my coworkers and ZDNET staffers who have used the products we include. For more information on how we test headphones and earbuds, visit this article, which explores our process in-depth. Also: How we test headphones and earbuds More