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JuSun/Getty Images Windows 11, like its predecessor, includes easy options to encrypt your system drive. With device encryption turned on for your PC’s system drive, your personal data is safe if your laptop is lost or stolen. If Windows determines that boot integrity has been compromised, it will demand a recovery key (a 48-digit number, […] 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 $15 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. That’s 70% off. But hurry, this deal will only last a couple of weeks before the price goes back up.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 70% off a Sam’s Club membership right now. Also: The best TV deals right now More

Jack Wallen/ZDNETOne of the many nice things about Linux is that there’s always so much power at your fingertips. With that power comes great information that can help you troubleshoot issues or simply see how much RAM or storage is being used.Over the years, I’ve come to depend on these tools, which are built into most Linux distributions and are fairly easy to use.Also: These Linux distributions are best for developers – here’s whyBefore I dive into these commands, know that you might never use them. In fact, with today’s GUI desktops, the goal should be to no longer have to depend on the command line. Of course, if you’re working with a server, that’s a different story. But as far as the desktop is concerned, you’ll be glad you know them if the occasion ever arises.With that said, let’s jump to the commands. More

Score a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount. StackSocial Whether you’re setting up your new laptop or using a machine you’ve had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a lifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional […] More

GoogleGoogle has been rolling out features, updates, and enhancements to maximize easier accessibility, tab management, and productivity for Workspace users during the past few months. Chrome is even experimenting with suggesting pages users can revisit based on the tabs they’ve opened on other devices. In a recent blog post, Google announced it would improve Chrome tabs for Workspace users by adding a new daily calendar view for easier access and increased efficiency. Google has described it as a “new productivity tool”. Whether you’re signed in to your work, business, or personal account, your daily Google Calendar, including upcoming meetings and schedule layout, will be the latest addition to your tabs page. Also: Google Chrome just made it even easier to use passkeys across all your devicesCalendar in Chrome is just one of several new features and updates being added for tab management. One Google Workspace update includes enterprise-managed site shortcuts (quick links to frequently visited sites on the URL dropdown). The updates are in addition to existing tab page customization options, such as integrating Google Drive into Chrome’s front page.  More

There are only a few things to change here, mostly around battery and data usage, in addition to little annoyances.Go to Settings > App Store. Under Automatic Downloads, turn off App Downloads if you have multiple devices and don’t want apps you downloaded on one to appear on all of them. Next, under Cellular Data, you have options here to reduce data usage. If you don’t want apps downloaded over cellular, turn off Automatic Downloads. If you do want them downloaded, but not the huge apps weighing in at many hundreds of megabytes, change from Always Allow to either Ask If Over 200 MB or Always Ask. Also: iOS 18 is bricking some iPads. Here’s what to know before you install itAs a bonus: want to stop apps from hassling you for a five-star review? Go back to the App Store and turn off In-App Ratings & Reviews.  More

gremlin/Getty Images Welcome to ZDNET’s Innovation Index, which identifies the most innovative developments in tech from the past week and ranks the top four, based on votes from our panel of editors and experts. Our mission is to help you identify the trends that will have the biggest impact on the future. In first place this […] More