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    I discovered Netflix’s secret genre codes and my watchlist exploded – how they work

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETNetflix wasn’t the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market.Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing it makes such a big difference for privacy)Remember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox — the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To my surprise, that was still actually a thing up until late 2023. Whaaat?Streaming introduced a slew of new entertainment options and, most importantly, unparalleled convenience. These days, Netflix is one of many platforms that offer a staggering amount of titles to choose from — and yet, there is more there than meets the eye.Did you know Netflix has secret cheat codes?As it turns out, Netflix has a plethora of shows and movies available that you don’t normally see when booting up the app. Our personalized, algorithm-based menus confine us to viewing only a fraction of the entire Netflix library.Also: I tried Netflix on Vision Pro again, and now it’s awesome – here’s what changedYou can find special cheat codes to unlock more content on resources like Netflix-Codes and the website What’s On Netflix. Either is a good place to start massively multiplying your viewing options. The categories associated with these codes range everywhere from “Deep Sea Horror Movies” (code 45028) to very specific subgenres like “Feel-good Sports Movies for Ages 8 to 10” (code 855).  More

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    5 easy ways to transfer photos from your Android device to your Windows PC

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETYou may have snapped thousands of photos with your Android phone over the years, and maybe you are preparing to wipe your old phone to trade it in for a new one or just want to look at your photos on a big screen instead of the little black slab in your hand. No problem. You can transfer your photos to your Windows computer via a few different methods.Plug your device into your PC via a USB cable and access the photos from your phone.Use the Windows Photos app to import the photos from your phone.Access your photos from Google Photos and download them to your PC.Tap into OneDrive to automatically upload new photos from your phone to the OneDrive Pictures folder.Use Microsoft’s Phone Link app to transfer your photos.Also: 6 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 – and why you should tooEach method works the same in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Let us go through them all, and you can decide which works best for you. 1. Plug your phone into your PC The simplest way to transfer your photos is to copy them directly from your phone. First, plug your phone into a USB port on your PC.On your phone, swipe down from the top of the screen until you see an option for your USB connection. It may tell you that it is currently charging your device via USB.Tap that setting and change it to File transfer. More

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    Just installed iOS 18.4? Changing these 3 features made my iPhone much better to use

    Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETApple recently rolled out iOS 18.4 to eligible iPhone models, and it’s a big patch. So many new features have been added to the iPhone ecosystem that users are still discovering what upgrades are included. These changes affect a wide area, from Apple Intelligence to Control Center and App Store. It’s impossible to cover every single feature in detail, so I will cover the most impactful changes and how to configure them.Also: iOS 18.4 is a bigger iPhone upgrade than I expected: Try my 5 favorite featuresAfter you’re done reading, you can install iOS 18.4 on your iPhone by opening the Settings menu and then going to General. Tap Software Update to install the patch. Be aware that you will need a phone capable of supporting iOS 18, like the iPhone 13 Pro. Also, note that the Apple Intelligence features are exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 series. Older models don’t support them.1. New Apple Intelligence features More

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    7 strategic insights business and IT leaders need for AI transformation in 2025

    NanoStockk/Getty Images Enterprise Connect 2025, the largest communications, collaboration and CX Conference in North America, highlighted a critical shift in enterprise communications and CX, emphasizing AI-enabled transformation, deep platform integration, and workflow automation. This year’s event reinforced that technology decisions must be strategic, outcome-focused, and scalable. Below are the most significant insights business and IT leaders […] More

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    The most underrated robot vacuum I’ve ever tested is now 60% off

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreame L40 Ultra is a high-end robot vacuum and mop with a $1,500 list price It has strong suction power, thorough cleaning capabilities, an extendable side brush and mop pad to clean corners and edges, and an above-average mopping feature The downside is that the Dreame L40 Ultra isn’t cheap. […] More

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    This video doorbell gave me similar benefits as a Ring but with no monthly subscriptions

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for $180. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look […] More