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Jack Wallen/ZDNETBack in 2024, Opera added Spotify as an app that can be pinned and opened from the browser’s sidebar. This feature worked very similarly to the messaging and AI apps (such as Messenger, Slack, and Aira). With a recent update, the Spotify app has been improved to be sleeker and more user-friendly. New features for the Spotify inMusic Player include the ability to detach the player and move it around the browser so it’s in the perfect position for your needs. A floating mini player also helps you pause, play, skip, and switch music. Music is also automatically muted and resumed when you load a web page that plays audio.Also: Opera’s Android browser just got a major tab management upgradeIt gets better.With the latest version of Opera, you can enjoy three months free of Spotify Premium. To to be eligible for the three-month trial subscription, you have to be new to Spotify Premium and must reside in one of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, the US, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Turkey, or Vietnam. To claim the trial, open the Opera Music Player from the sidebar and click on the available offer. You’ll be redirected to the Spotify page, where the code will automatically be applied. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Amazfit Active 2 is available starting at $99, depending on the band. The watch is small, lasts up to 10 days, has a brilliant AMOLED display, measures an extensive amount of data, and is inexpensive The small size is great for many people, but may also not be the right […] More

Adam Breeden/ZDNETThese days, internet and Wi-Fi connectivity seem to be virtually ubiquitous. In the US, at least, there is a societal expectation that you can connect your devices to the web wherever you go. After all, connectivity is essential for many devices to function. But sometimes that connectivity fails — and what can you do if you want to watch TV without the internet?Here’s what you can do: use a USB flash drive.Also: Change these 5 settings on your TV for a quick and easy way to improve its picture qualityMost modern smart TVs have built-in media players that read content from USB devices. The range of benefits for using a USB drive is abundant. You can play your selected media files without streaming or connecting with multiple devices. Using a drive is cost-effective; you can store a large library of content on a USB stick and avoid monthly streaming subscriptionsn. And you have increased flexibility because you can use the USB stick to play content on pretty much any TV manufactured since 2001. More

HP Gaming desktops can get pretty expensive, but right now you can snag the HP Victus 15L<!–> direct from HP.com for 35% off with this site-exclusive sale. And just because this PC is under $1,000 doesn’t mean it skimps on quality components. This configuration is built with a 12th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB […] More

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Microsoft Do you ever share information in a Microsoft Teams meeting that you don’t want people to capture or record? Microsoft is adding a new restriction that could help keep a lid on those confidential details. Due to start rolling out in July, a Prevent Screen Capture feature will block participants from taking screenshots at […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The 12-inch Microsoft Surface Pro is available for preorder now starting at $799 for the Platinum color, and $899 for the new Violet and Ocean colors. The 12-inch version is exceedingly thin and light with a fast-charging battery, and the refreshed form factor looks more premium. The 256GB of storage is […] More

Tetra Images/Getty Images Linux runs very well on all types of systems. It’s built for speed and proves to me, on a daily basis, how superior it is in terms of speed and reliability. That doesn’t mean it’s perfect. Things happen (albeit rarely) that can add to a system slowdown. One such issue can be […] More