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NurPhoto/Getty Images With every iOS update, people flood social media to complain about how the update has destroyed their iPhone’s battery health, with the health figure dropping precipitously immediately after installation. If you’re someone who knows, without looking, what your iPhone’s battery health is, then you need to stop obsessing over this number. Also: Your […] More
Save big on this lifetime Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundle. Kerry Wan/ZDNETIt doesn’t matter if you’re upgrading to a new laptop or just upgrading your existing system — access to Microsoft Office and Windows is a necessity for getting things done on your computer these days. And right now, you can buy a bundled lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro from Stack Social for $53 — that’s 87% off. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 includes all of the classic and essential Microsoft offerings, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, and Teams. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles, check out this deal for Microsoft Office 2019, which offers all the same features except for Teams. Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is an operating system perfect for working professionals or at-home users. Get an easy-to-navigate interface, biometrics login, Smart App Control, Windows Studio Effects, DirectX 12 Ultimate, and top features like snap layouts, desktops, seamless redocking, improved voice typing, and a powerful search experience. You’ll also get access to Microsoft Copilot, an AI platform designed to upgrade your workflow experience. Also: How to use Copilot (formerly known as Bing Chat)There’s one caveat, though. While Stack Social is an authorized Microsoft partner and offers “lifetime” access to Office, it is possible that Microsoft could end the license. But the site has been running these Microsoft deals for years now, and ZDNET’s Alison DeNisco Rayome can personally vouch for them — she purchased an Office license from Stack Social about two years ago, and it’s still working on her personal MacBook today. While this bundle deal offers a lot, you won’t get the benefits of the latest Microsoft Office 365 subscription, so if you’re looking for Microsoft 365, this deal may not be for you (though Stack Social does have a discount on Office 365, too.) Windows users must update their OS to Windows 10 or 11 to access these software deals. Get your lifetime license bundles for Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro right now. More
rob dobi/Getty Images The 2024 US presidential election will redefine emerging technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a breakneck pace, and the next president will make critical decisions in crafting the regulatory framework that will govern one of Silicon Valley’s most transformative innovations. That regulation will have far-reaching implications for both businesses and individual […] More
SpiffyJ/Getty Images Companies will invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) agents as the world of work changes forever. Gartner suggests agentic AI is the most important strategic technology for 2025 and beyond. The tech analyst predicts that, by 2028, at least 15% of day-to-day work decisions will be taken autonomously through agentic AI, up from 0% in […] More
<!–> When I started using the internet, there was no web. Only computer scientists and geeks were using the internet. Then, along came the web, and everyone could use it. Well, everyone who could master Trumpet Winsock and Mosaic anyway. What really opened the door to the web to most people was Netscape Navigator, the […] More
WillSelarep/Getty Images Have you decided what to do with your Windows 10 PCs when they reach their official end-of-support date less than a year from now? Also: Why Windows 11 requires a TPM – and how to get around that I know some people who are convinced that Microsoft will back down at the last minute and […] More
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images Two years after OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT, generative AI (gen AI) has reached a point where industry experts openly question whether the emerging technology has been overhyped. Gartner recently predicted at least 30% of gen AI projects will be abandoned after the proof-of-concept stage by the end of 2025. Such failings mean the analyst says […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The CMF Phone 1 by Nothing, which starts at $239, is the best budget phone I’ve tested this year. The replaceable cover and accessories, excellent battery life, and AMOLED display stand out in a crowded market. For the price, the downsides include a lack of NFC and wireless charging, as well […] More
