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A good multitool can be a reliable companion for decades (as long as you don’t lose it!). Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI like having a good multitool close at hand. While they can’t replace a proper toolkit, I don’t fancy carrying a full toolkit with me when I’m out and about. Many of my readers are like me, often finding themselves doing random and unplanned DIY tasks throughout the day, so having a portable toolkit that can handle the basics is essential.View at Amazon More

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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Ulefone Armor 25T Pro is available from Amazon More

buzbuzzer/Getty Images Most Linux distributions are considerably more secure than Windows out of the box. There are many reasons for that, including the inherent user and file permissions structure, the addition of underlying security technologies (such as SELinux and AppArmor), and the fact that it’s open-source (so code can be vetted and peer-reviewed at any […] More

It’s almost time to say goodbye to summer: Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer (and the end of summer Fridays) with a three-day weekend and some of the last hot temperatures we will see for a while, If you’re hosting a Labor Day get-together this upcoming holiday weekend, there are several gadgets and products that make for a successful, fun, and stress-free gathering. Plus, with some summer deals and sales going on, you may even be able to snag them for a discounted price.Also: Everything you need for safe and efficient traveling this summerWe thought about some of the most common party planning needs, cross-referencing them with the top tech on the market — from electric grills we’ve tested to ZDNET’s top picks for outdoor TVs — to compile a list of everything you’ll need for your Labor Day soiree.A grill A grill is a great way to simultaneously socialize and feed all your guests. Plus, a hot dog or burger on the grill is a summer staple.  If this is one of the first times you’ve grilled this year and are realizing that it’s time for an upgrade, or want to invest in one in general, now is the time. From electric grills to gas grills, these are the grills that’ll get the job done.   More

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Apple This year, Apple will release the iPhone 16 family, which reportedly has many AI-powered upgrades. Apple confirmed the iPhone event will happen on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT. This year’s theme is “It’s Glowtime,” and it’s expected that Apple will announce a new Apple Watch and two pairs of AirPods alongside the iPhone. […] More

severija/Getty Images Have you ever used Secure Shell to access a remote machine, only to find yourself needing to download a file from a remote location? What do you do? Since you only have terminal window access to that remote machine, you can’t open a web browser and download the file as you normally would. […] More