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NurPhoto/Gettyimages Every new Google email account comes with 15GB of free storage — a solid offer at no cost. However, that space can fill up fast, especially since it also covers files in Google Drive and Google Photos. If your inbox is cluttered with unread newsletters and sneaky spam, there’s a way to clean house […] More

Eero Eero is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year by launching a new lineup of Wi-Fi 7 routers, including an entry-level option. The Eero 7 and Eero Pro 7 are two new entry- and mid-level routers with Wi-Fi 7 support that could help Eero strengthen its presence in a previously underserved segment of the market. […] More

ZDNETFebruary 26 is this coming Wednesday. That’s how long you have to download your Kindle books as files to your computer. We discussed the deadline at length in my previous article.If you have a lot of Kindle books that you want to download and backup, it will take you about five clicks per book. If you’re like my wife, who has a few thousand books, you’re looking at something on the order of 10,000 clicks and a very sore wrist between now and Wednesday. Also: Download your Kindle books right now – Amazon is killing this option in a few daysBut I found a hack that can let you bulk download 25 books at a time. In her case, that reduces the clicks from about 10,000 to a few more than 50. This makes it practical to save your library to your personal storage. Since time is of the essence, let’s get to it. Warnings and disclaimers To do this, you’re going to need to install a Chrome plugin that lets you run any JavaScript script you want on web pages. It’s very powerful, and it’s equally very dangerous. The plugin, Tampermonkey, has been around in one form or another for years, but it’s still a third-party plugin that can modify everything in your browser. We’ll be downloading some JavaScript source code from GitHub. I looked over the code before we installed it on my wife’s machine and it seems benign. But who knows if it will change between when I checked it over and when you install and use it? It’s probably fine, but my point is you need to know you’re walking on a cliff’s edge, and you need to take care. Also: If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it?You’re going to change a bunch of browser settings that could also open your browser to mischief. I’ll recommend you return it to normal when you’re done, but this is your warning. When the script runs, your screen will flash. If you’re sensitive to flashes, you’ll want to consider giving this process a pass, or at least avoid staring at the screen while it runs. Now, the disclaimer. This works on my wife’s machine. I have no idea if it will work on yours. I have no idea, even though it worked on Friday, whether or not it will break on Tuesday. If it doesn’t work, don’t come crying to me. I can’t help you. If you can’t download all your books, don’t come crying to me. If this stuff causes your computer to become corrupted, and you lose everything, and the Earth crashes into the sun, don’t come crying to me. Also: The best AI for coding in 2025 (and what not to use)I’ll tell you exactly what I told my wife. I’m telling you this thing is here. I’m advising against it. But if you want to go ahead and run the risks, good luck. But don’t come crying to me or ZDNET or your local deity if something doesn’t work out. Got it? Good. Now, let’s do this thing. Caveat: Make sure you have a pre-registered device My wife has a whole stable of Kindle devices of various ages, all registered to her account. I’m not a big fan of the Kindle devices. I prefer reading my books on my iPhone. As such, I didn’t have any Kindle devices registered to my Amazon account. So, when I tried running the procedure below in my account, I got this message. More

Thanasis/Getty Images Nearly every part of modern life depends on our connection to the internet. When my provider experiences an outage, everything grinds to a halt—working remotely via VPN, streaming music on Spotify, and even using smart home devices. It’s a stark reminder of just how much we rely on the invisible network that keeps […] More

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It’s easy to silkscreen 600W on the product, but can the product live up to the hype? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI test dozens of chargers every year. Some are excellent, while others fall short. Here on ZDNET, I only feature the cream of the crop –the best of the best. However, I occasionally receive requests from readers asking for my thoughts or opinions on specific products.Lately, one product that’s been generating a lot of buzz is this 600W GaN charger.Also: The best power banks you can buySo, I bought a couple for testing. At $99, they’re not exactly cheap, but compared to the Ugreen Nexode 300W More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 WiFi (2025) is on sale now for $110 on Amazon. It punches above its price point in terms of hardware. Expanded memory does need to be pushed to the max to get the best performance. –> Blackview, a brand primarily recognized for its rugged smartphones, has also […] More

rob dobi/Getty Images Whether you’re looking to cut a good deal with suppliers or convince colleagues of the benefits of your new idea, great negotiations are crucial to being a successful professional. Harvard Business School suggests investing time and energy in developing negotiation skills can help maximize your value at the bargaining table. Also: 5 […] More