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    Slow Wi-Fi? 10 tricks I use to get internet speeds as fast and reliable as wired

    Juan Maria Coy Vergara / Moment / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Check your incoming Internet before fooling with your network. There are simple steps you can take to speed up your Wi-Fi network. To get the most from your network, you’ll need to fine-tune […] More

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    Forget Samsung: This Android tablet that won’t break the bank or strain your eyes

    TCL Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways TCL just released the new Tab 8 Nxtpaper 5G, available for $200. This is the first compact Android tablet with Nxtpaper technology, making it a great substitute for e-readers. The tablet runs Android 15 and is currently a Verizon exclusive, though it is […] More

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    AI just passed a brutal finance exam most humans fail – should analysts be worried?

    Kevin Cartr / iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Frontier models passed the CFA Level III exam. Less than half of (human) candidates passed the exam in February. AI is rapidly becoming better at certain tasks.  Some tasks that demand Herculean cognitive effort from humans […] More

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    This European military just ditched Microsoft for open-source LibreOffice – here’s why

    GoodLifeStudio/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Austria’s military has switched from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice. The move was all about digital sovereignty, not cost savings. Other governments are moving away from Microsoft to protect their citizens’ privacy.  Austria’s military has completed a major IT overhaul, replacing Microsoft […] More

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    I tested the two best smartwatches by Apple and Google – here’s who wins

    Nina Raemont/ZDNETApple’s latest lineup of Apple Watches drummed up quite the hype when they were announced during its annual iPhone event. Apple unveiled several new features, like emergency SOS communications via satellite connectivity and FDA-cleared hypertension detection. I was physically present in Steve Jobs Theater, and as I watched Apple unveil these features, I couldn’t help but compare the new watch to Google’s Pixel Watch 4. Apple’s new satellite SOS feature bears some striking similarities to Google’s standalone satellite connectivity, for example. Also: The Apple Watch Series 11 is one feature away from making me ditch my Oura RingIt made me wonder, what other similarities (and differences) do the two competing smartwatches have? And which of the latest models should you buy? First: a bit about privacy More

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    No Bluetooth speaker I’ve tested delivers bass and mids like this one

    Brane X Bluetooth Speaker <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Brane X Bluetooth speaker is available now on Amazon for $499. It delivers the loudest, clearest bass of any portable speaker I’ve tested. Getting the Brane X connected to the app can be a bit tricky. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on […] More