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Sean Gladwell/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Two new Have I Been Pwned datasets added with millions of accounts. Emails and passwords exposed in recent data breaches. Check if your info was leaked and learn what to do next. Cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt has added two […] More
When is Black Friday? Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Traditionally, Black Friday sales were reserved for in-person shopping for one day only. In recent years, Black Friday promotions have begun in early November, and most of the best deals are available online. Cyber Monday is Monday, Dec. 1, and is another opportunity to shop end-of-year deals.Are AirPods really cheaper during Black Friday? Yes, AirPods are typically cheaper during Black Friday sales. However, in nearly November before the sales really begin, you’ll find lighter, more shallow discounts. As we get closer to the end of the month, you’ll find deeper discounts on the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max. You can expect to find the AirPods Pro 2 for as low as $170, the AirPods 4 with ANC for as low as $140, and the AirPods Max for as low as $429. How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?Typically, ZDNET chooses Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals based on the depth of their discount (preferably 20% or more) and our hands-on testing. However, Apple devices are in high demand and rarely discounted, making their deals more exclusive. Although some Apple AirPods deals aren’t overwhelmingly steep, they are harder to come by.When AirPods are on sale, we compare the sale prices across retailers, as they sometimes vary. We keep an eye on AirPods sale prices throughout the year, comparing prices to declare which annual sale offers the best discounts. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing, in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. More
Mininyx Doodle/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Top AI agents fail at freelance work, according to a new study. The study assessed Gemini 2.5 Pro, GPT-5, and other agents. Close to half of the US workforce did freelance work in 2025. If you’re a freelance […] More
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Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysIf you want a beautiful desktop, Linux has you covered.These five distributions are either gorgeous or sugary cute.You’ll find KDE Plasma, COSMIC, and Hyprland represented.This topic always seems to come back around — with good reason. Linux offers some of the most beautiful desktops on the market. I realize that aesthetics isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for those who do appreciate a beautiful desktop environment, Linux is filled with them.Now, before I continue, I want to bring up a tangent, one that often appears in discussions about the best-looking Linux distribution: ricing. Ricing is the practice of configuring any Linux desktop to look exactly how you want it. Nearly every Linux desktop environment can be riced, which means you spend the time and turn that boring desktop into something magical. What that says is two things: the sky’s the limit, and you don’t have to use one of the listed distributions to wind up with a gorgeous desktop.Also: 5 reasons why desktop Linux is finally growing in popularityHowever, if you don’t want to spend countless hours modifying your desktop, one of these distributions will impress you, your friends, your family, and just about anyone who glances at your display.With that said, let’s get to the distributions.1. KDE NeonKDE Neon is the flagship Plasma distribution, and it presents the desktop in gorgeous fashion. Neon’s take on KDE Plasma is clean and elegant, and it only takes a few liberties with the desktop. Every time I log into KDE Neon, I’m reminded that sometimes a desktop environment doesn’t always need a ton of tweaks to be beautiful. KDE Neon presents one of the most flexible desktop environments, without distorting its essence. You know this is KDE Plasma, and you’ll feel like nothing needs to be changed. To me, that is the mark of true elegance, and if any DE embodies elegance, it’s KDE Plasma. More
Tatiana Maksimova/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Password managers remain vital to your security. Linux has plenty of available options. These tools are open-source and readily available. I’ve been using a password manager for as long as I can remember. To be honest, I […] More
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