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rob dobi/Getty Images A group of developers who call themselves Massgrave have successfully hacked Microsoft’s activation tools for Windows and Office. The collective has uploaded a set of PowerShell scripts to their repository on GitHub, where anyone can download and use the tools to activate any edition of Windows or any perpetual-license Office edition without […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways PNY 1TB CS3150 M.2 storage drive, available for around $115. Overall, it’s a fast M.2 drive with active cooling to keep running temperatures below the maximum rated temperature. The heatsink makes the drive rather bulky, and you will need a 4-pin fan header on the motherboard to power the fans. –> […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker MagGo Qi2 magnetic wireless charger pad is available for only $25. It’s a cheap high-speed Qi2 compatible wireless charger, but well-built and features a long cord. There is no charger included with the standard option (this kit costs an additional $9). –> Recently, I’ve seen more and more power […] More

A good pair of headphones can be your best friend, but choosing the right pair is a personal experience. Maybe you want headphones with strong noise-canceling properties to take on your daily commute. Perhaps you want headphones that can hang during your intense workouts or ones that simply work well and won’t break the bank.No matter your headphone needs, there’s a pair for everybody, and you shouldn’t be toting a pair that doesn’t best serve you. Each pair of headphones has different strengths in different categories, and we included 12 pairs of headphones and earbuds ranging from $180 to $449 to help you find the perfect pair.What are the best headphones right now?After extensively testing all of the top headphones available today, my favorite everyday premium headphones are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra More

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Lenovo has slashed the price of its 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways While technically a gaming laptop, the new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 may actually do more for the professional user than the average gamer. Its long battery life, feature-packed keyboard, and OLED display allow users to tackle the workday with ease and comfort. However, the laptop comes stuffed with bloatware that takes […] More

Tim Robberts/Getty Images I’m officially convinced we are living in the weirdest timeline. 🤨 Let me explain. A few weeks ago, TikTok was banned and subsequently unbanned, but that isn’t the weird part. The weird part is the reaction to the ban. Apple and Samsung devices with TikTok still installed sold for as much as […] More