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    This Linux app makes sharing files to Android a breeze – here’s how

    Must. Connect. To. Linux. Jack Wallen/ZDNETAlmost daily, I need to send a file from my Pop!_OS Linux desktop to my Android device. Over the years, I’ve found some solutions, but this latest option, called Packet, makes sending files from Linux to Android a breeze.Packet works with Quick Share, and both desktop and mobile devices only have to be on the same wireless network to function. Once on the same network, sending a file to Android is simple. Also: My 6 favorite open-source Android apps from the Google Play storeLet me show you how to install and use Packet on Linux.Installing PacketWhat you’ll need: Packet is available as a Flatpak app, so you’ll need a Linux distribution with the universal package manager installed. You’ll also need an Android phone or tablet that includes Nearby Share (most versions of Android since Marshmallow) and a user with sudo privileges. More

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    8 ways to write better ChatGPT prompts – and get the results you want faster

    dabldy/Getty Images ChatGPT is the world’s most popular generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool. While there’s always the possibility it will simply make stuff up, there’s a lot you can do when crafting prompts to ensure the best possible outcome. That’s what we’ll be exploring in this how-to. Also: The top 20 AI tools of 2025 – and […] More

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    Facebook’s new passkey support could soon let you ditch your password forever

    NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts. But adoption has been slow, with many companies and websites still relying on passwords. Now the world’s biggest social media platform is jumping on the bandwagon. On Wednesday, Facebook announced that it’s now rolling […] More

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    Why I recommend this LG OLED model over competing TVs – especially at $400 off

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG C5 OLED boosts dazzling brightness and color. It features an ultra-slim body, with material choices that evoke premium. It’s priced relatively high for the nominal upgrades over last year’s model. more buying choices Major retailers have discounted LG’s latest C5 OLED TV–>, with larger sizes being on sale for […] More

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    Samsung’s Galaxy Book4 Edge is one of my favorite Copilot+ PCs – and it’s on sale

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge comes with a 16-inch display, 1TB of storage, and starts at $1,499. It’s one of the most impressive Copilot+ PCs to hit the market, with a stunning display, marathon battery, and impressive performance. It’s pricey, has some design quirks, and finds its full potential in the […] More

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    Finally, Bluetooth trackers that are louder and more durable than Apple AirTags

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Both tags feature super loud 360-degree omnidirectional buzzers Both finder tags are super tough and built to last The tags have features you don’t see on AirTags, such as wireless charging and glow-in-the-dark inserts. –> I love finder tags and have them on anything and everything I can possibly lose. They’ve […] More