Amazon/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a quality TV that won’t ruin the aesthetics of your living room, look no further: Samsung’s popular The Frame TV is on sale as part of the Discover Samsung Fall Sale More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung may have just dropped new phones and devices back in July, but there are some sizzling savings still live on some other models, like the Galaxy A35 smartphone — just in time for back-to-school.And if you have teens or older kids who are asking for their own smartphones, Amazon is offering a free pair of Samsung Buds FE wireless earbuds when you bundle them with a Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETWe’re literally hours away from Apple unveiling the new iPhones, Apple Watches, and possibly new AirPods, so this is arguably the worst time to purchase any of these products. Also: I upgrade my iPhone every year, but the iPhone 16 worries me – here’s whyThe new iPhone models are expected to bring significant upgrades, including enhanced AI capabilities and improved hardware features. The next-generation Apple Watches should feature new health and fitness tracking capabilities, along with a revamped version of watchOS.For those in need of tablets for work or that back-to-school frenzy, Apple has addressed — for the most part — the great iPad wasteland, updating the iPad Air More
ZDNETAccessing all the settings and options in Windows 11 can be challenging as they’re spread out across a variety of categories in both the Settings app and Control Panel. An option called God Mode eases the process by providing a gateway to all the core options on one screen.By setting up the special God Mode folder, you can view the settings for Backup and Restore, Color Management, Devices and Printers, Ease of Access, File History, Mouse, Power Options, Programs and Features, Security and Maintenance, Speech Recognition, Troubleshooting, User Accounts, and much more.Also: What is a TPM, and why does Windows 11 require one?God Mode is especially useful for advanced Windows users and developers who like to manage and tweak all the nitty-gritty details of Windows. But it can also prove helpful to anyone who wants an array of commands available in one place. Since Microsoft no longer offers a Start menu shortcut for Control Panel, God Mode can be a quick and easy way to access all of its core features and applets.The process for setting up God Mode is the same in Windows 10 and 11, but here, I’m focusing on Windows 11. Now, let’s see how this works.How to set up God Mode in Windows 11 More
Amazon/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a new digital storage option, Amazon has a deal on the 4TB Samsung T5 Evo More
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Jack WallenZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe latest version of Rhino Linux is available to download and install for free.Rhino Linux is a beautiful, rolling-release Linux distribution that works for both those new to Linux and those with plenty of Linux skills.Rhino Linux doesn’t include a GUI package manager by default.I’m a sucker for a beautiful Linux desktop. I go out of my way to either choose or modify the desktops I use to make them fit my aesthetic. Sometimes that’s easy; sometimes it can be a challenge. That’s especially so when you factor in that I’ve been using Linux for a very long time, so the distribution I choose for myself isn’t something I’d recommend strictly for beginners.Also: How to run a Windows app on Linux with WineYou can imagine my excitement when I find a distribution that is both gorgeous and can serve users of all skill levels.Such is the case with the latest release of Rhino Linux. When you first take a gander at the OS, you might be inclined to not take it seriously, but under that pretty UI is plenty of power, ready to be leveraged.For example, immediately after logging in for the first time, you’re greeted by a Welcome app that allows you to enable/disable the following:FlatpakFlatpak beta channelFlatsealNixSnapAppImageAM (command line tool for AppImage)DockerPodmanDistroboxApptainerEQMUVirtualBoxNumbers 1-7 are all about package management and the installation of apps. Numbers 8-13 are all centered around containerization. All users will be interested in selecting the package managers available to the OS and developers/admins will want to also focus on the container tools.There’s something for everyone.Also: How to create a bootable Linux USB driveThe only thing missing from the list is productivity tools, such as LibreOffice. Fortunately, those can be easily installed with one of the many package managers.What’s new in Rhino Linux?This is a new release, and the latest iteration of Rhino Linux has plenty of newness to boast about. There’s the new Unicorn Theme, which is all about purple. The Setup Wizard has received a major overhaul that caters to both new and power users.The pacstall package manager includes pkgbase splitting that allows for building multiple individual packages from a single pascript. And, of course, there have been numerous bug fixes.For those who are curious, Rhino Linux ships with kernel 6.10.7 on the Generica ISO images, 6.9.0-okpine for Pine64 images, and 6.8.0-raspi for Raspberry Pi.The desktopRhino Linux is a rolling release distribution based on Ubuntu and uses the Xfce desktop. Unlike most distributions that default to Xfce, Rhino Linux does a remarkable job of presenting the UI in such a way as to make it look very modern. With a left-side dock and top bar, the interface might not be immediately familiar to some, but it’s still easy to use. Click to launch any app from the Dock or click the small square of dots near the top of the Dock to open the Application Grid, where you can start any application on the system.Also: My 5 favorite Linux text editors (and why you should be using one)When opening the Application Grid, you might also notice an app store missing from the package list. That’s because there isn’t one and it’s the only reason why those new to Linux might stumble when taking their first steps. That’s okay because installation of such applications can be done with apt-get, pacstall, snap, or flatpak. For example, installing LibreOffice with Snap is done with the command:sudo snap install libreofficeOf course, you can always install the Synaptic package manager GUI with the command:sudo apt-get install synaptic More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETIFA was packed with new smart home technology this year, with some interesting ideas coming from Aqara, the company responsible for many sleek products, such as Smart Lock U200. Along with its extensive rollout of cameras, sensors, locks, and home security devices, the company also revealed a tiny little device that addresses a different type of security concern.Also: Aqara’s Matter-over-Thread smart lock brings homes closer to seamless securityThe Voice Mate H1 is a small puck that uses voice commands and connects with the Hub M3 More
