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    Meet the secret weapon that declutters my desk and cools my laptop in one go

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Belkin Connect Universal Pro Dock retails for $150, but right now it’s on sale for $141 This midrange docking station is an excellent accessory, adding 11 additional ports while serving as a supportive base The device sports a power cable that cannot be removed and may get in the way. […] More

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    Why smart businesses use AI to offload tasks and supercharge their teams

    piranka/Getty Images AI agent deployments will grow 327% during the next two years. Chief human resources officers (CHROs) plan to expand their digital labor in the next two years, investing in AI agents to increase productivity, according to the latest Salesforce global research.  By 2030, 80% of CHROs believe most companies will have humans and […] More

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    I changed 6 settings on my Roku TV to instantly improve its performance

    Maria Diaz/ZDNETFew things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it’s stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don’t give up on it just yet.Also: Should you buy a Roku streaming stick in 2025? Here’s my buying advice after testing oneLike phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them down over time. There are simple ways to clear up this hidden clutter and get your Roku TV behaving like its normal, healthy self.Here are a few methods to clear your Roku’s cache, improve its speed, and make shows play smoothly again. More