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Adobe Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Adobe has launched new AI image-generating tools at Adobe Max. Adobe Firefly Image Model 5 is the company’s most capable model. The Prompt to Edit feature lets you edit images using natural language. OpenAI’s launch of DALL-E 2 in 2022 ignited an AI […] More

When is Black Friday? This year, Black Friday is Nov. 28, 2025 — the day after Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday is Dec. 1, 2025. Are tech products really cheaper during Black Friday? We often see some of the lowest prices of the year on tech products like TVs, laptops, and tablets during the Black Friday sales period. How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.  More

Naron Purba/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Using an AI to do your writing is plagiarism. Services marketed as AI content detectors are a mixed bag. Our tests show chatbots perform as well as or better than standalone tools. How hard is […] More

When is Black Friday? Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28, and Cyber Monday (which only became a thing in 2005) follows on December 1. Beat the store chaos and do your shopping from the comfort of your home (or office!).Are gadgets really cheaper during Black Friday? The short answer is yes, gadgets can be significantly cheaper in the run-up to and during Black Friday. It’s a time of year when retailers want to make up for the discounts they offer with a high volume of sales. Yes, price manipulation does happen sometimes, where some brands and retailers increase their prices in advance to make their cuts seem even better, but it happens a lot less these days because there’s more competition and people are getting savvy to it.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?ZDNET (and I) only writes about the deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or and would recommend wholeheartedly. Our experts look for the best deals, or products that are hardly ever on sale, using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. I also look at customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals I’m recommending. There are also recommendations that are based on my own testing and reviews. The goal is to get you the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter and save money.  More

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Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET key takeaways Linux doesn’t usually require antivirus.If you share files, you should consider using one.For scanning files and directories, ClamAV is your best bet.I’ve said many times over the years that Linux does not need antivirus software. That, of course, assumes you compute in a bubble. If you happen to share files with others, that’s another story altogether. Sharing files with Windows users without vetting them could land those other users in trouble — of a malicious kind.Imagine that you’ve unwittingly downloaded a file from some dark spot on the web. You don’t check it for malicious code, but you send it on to 50 users anyway. Some of those 50 users then send the same file on to others, which could wind up a vast web of trouble. Had you scanned that file before sending it, you might have known it contained malicious code and would have deleted it immediately.Also: Thinking about switching to Linux? 10 things you need to knowIf your operating system is Linux, what would you use for scanning that file? Your best option is ClamAV.What is ClamAVClamAV is an open-source antivirus tool for detecting Trojans, viruses, and other types of malware. ClamAV is a toolkit for email scanning, web scanning, and endpoint security. You’ll find versions of ClamAV for Linux, MacOS, and Windows, as well as both command-line and GUI options. While ClamAV is very versatile and useful, the one caveat for this security tool is that it does not feature real-time scanning. Instead, ClamAV is all about on-demand scanning, which means you use it manually (whether from the command line or the GUI). That’s not to say ClamAV doesn’t do real-time scanning, because it does. With the help of clamonacc, ClamAV enjoys “on-access” antivirus scanning, which is handled by intercepting file access events and then submitting those events to the clamd daemon for analysis. The clamonacc component works as part of the ClamAV suite to provide real-time malware protection for Linux systems by scanning files as they are created, accessed, or modified. Like with any antivirus tool on Windows, using the real-time feature does consume system resources, so keep that in mind. As far as features are concerned, ClamAV includes: Threat detection: ClamAV detects viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malware.Real-time protection: ClamAV provides on-access scanning through a daemon client.Multi-threaded daemon:  ClamAV includes a scalable and flexible daemon for running scans.Command-line scanner: ClamAV has a command-line interface for on-demand scanning, as well as a GUI.Automated database updates: ClamAV includes an advanced and automated tool to keep virus definitions current using freshclam. How to install ClamAV Let’s install ClamAV on an Ubuntu-based distribution. It’s really easy. Also: Want to save your old computer? Try these 5 Linux distributions More