Lenovo/ZDNETTablets can be an expensive investment. Many go for several hundred dollars (over $1,000, in some cases), but realistically, you don’t need to spend that much on a device, especially if you plan on using it to watch movies and do a bit of work. As it happens, we recently discovered a great deal on a compact, low-cost tablet. You can purchase Lenovo’s Tab M11 for $150 More
Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images Once a lifeline for millions of Americans seeking affordable internet access, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended on May 31, 2024. While it was around, the program provided affordable internet for about 23 million households with monthly subsidies of $30 for eligible households and $75 for those on Tribal lands. This enabled people to […] More
Microsoft Were you thinking Microsoft has added AI to virtually its entire software lineup except for Notepad? Well, here comes an update to prove you wrong. Now rolling out to Windows Insiders in Windows 11 is a new Rewrite option for Notepad that promises to spruce up your text with the help of AI. Using […] More
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Jason Hiner/ZDNETExtension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is “electronics,” which is not as all-encompassing as some people might think.Also: I changed these 5 TV settings to lower my electric bill. Here’s why they workAppliances (like refrigerators and toaster ovens) are obviously electronic devices, but they’re in a different class from most electronics because of the amperage demands they need to function. Why you shouldn’t plug everything into an extension cordExtension cords are manufactured with a maximum capacity to handle electrical current, which is determined by the size or gauge of the wire used in the cord. For instance, a 16-gauge extension cord can handle a maximum of 13 amps, while a 14-gauge cord can handle up to 15 amps (or 1,800 watts), the same as a standard wall outlet in the U.S. When an appliance demands more power than the extension cord can handle, it results in an overload, which could lead to overheating. You really don’t want your cord’s insulation to melt, exposing the live wires and potentially sparking a fire.Any appliance requiring more than 1,800 watts should be on a dedicated circuit — never connected by an extension cord. And the following are seven household devices you’ll definitely want to connect directly to an outlet. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera is available now on Amazon for $349. This action camera has some of the best stabilization of any action camera on the market. The default settings on the Action 5 Pro aren’t exactly the best for action shots, so you’ll need to customize it […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The 2024 Mac Mini is considerably smaller and faster, has two USB-C ports on the front, and upgrades the base RAM from 8GB to 16GB, all while staying at the $599 starting price. While you could pair this compact computer with Apple’s premium – albeit high-priced – accessories, one of the […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The M4 MacBook Pro starts at $1,599 and features improvements in the most subtle places. Upgrades to graphical performance, battery life, and transfer speeds are the most notable. Be prepared to overpay for almost every spec bump. more buying choices I’ve been using the M4 MacBook Pro–> for about a week […] More
