Just_Super/E+/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google detected novel adaptive malware in the wild. This new malware uses LLMs to dynamically generate code. Google also listed other new key trends in cyberattacks. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyberattacks has entered a new phase: the development of […] More
Andrey Deryabin / iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET key takeaways Logging in as the root user should never be done on Linux. Using the root account could lead to disaster. Sudo is the preferred method of gaining elevated privileges. When I first started using […] More
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Martin POKORNY/500px via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Study suggests AI can adopt gambling “addiction.” Autonomous models are too risky for high-level financial transactions. AI behavior can be controlled with programmatic guardrails. To some extent, relying too much on artificial intelligence can be a gamble. Plus, many online […] More
Thanasis/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways The command line isn’t required when using Linux. To truly maximize your Linux experience, you should still learn it. Some commands are more useful than others. Before we begin, I want to be clear: Using the command line […] More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETThe TL;DR is that yes, Black Friday/Cyber Monday has some of the best deals you’ll find all year. Online retailers know that consumers are looking for good deals during this time, as it’s the last major sales event before the holidays. That means you’ll see some pretty significant price drops on both new and older model laptops. Also: Best early Black Friday laptop deals 2025: 12+ sales out earlyBlack Friday/Cyber Monday sales typically focus on existing inventory before brands announce new products at the end of the year. While this often includes models from the previous year, plenty of new models (from within the last six months or so) also go on sale, albeit with less significant discounts. With this in mind, consumers should be aware that inventory is often limited during the sales event, especially following Cyber Monday. For that reason, we suggest identifying the laptop (or better yet: a few laptops) you’re interested in and start tracking its sale price early. We test dozens of laptops each year at ZDNET, and can help you figure out how to choose the right one during holiday sales. (Find our picks for the best laptops overall here.) More
Chipolo Loop finder tag <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo Loop is available now for $39. It’s rechargeable, so you don’t have to worry about battery disposal, and the speaker is much louder than the Apple AirTag. It’s significantly more expensive than the AirTag, so could be a hard sell to iPhone user. –> Follow […] More
