Save nearly 40% on this antivirus software. StackSocial We all are leaving more and more of our lives and assets online for easier processing, management, and access. Unfortunately, the world’s push towards a fully digital lifestyle is also leaving more and more of us vulnerable to phishing attacks, hacks, malware, and other cyber threats. To … Read more
Artie Beaty/ZDNET Back in the beginning of 2024, ZDNET detailed WowMouse, an Android app that lets you use your smartwatch instead of a Bluetooth mouse on a tablet, phone, laptop, or PC. At its introduction, the app was available for most WearOS devices, including Samsung Galaxy Watch models. However, Google’s very own Pixel Watches were … Read more
The first human being to receive a brain chip from Elon Musk’s Neuralink can apparently control a computer mouse just by thinking, according to Musk. During a Spaces audio chat on Musk’s social media platform X on Monday, the Neuralink founder shared some information about the first human patient to receive the brain chip transplant. … Read more
OpenAI is reportedly developing “agent software,” that will effectively take over your device and complete complex tasks on your behalf, according to The Information. OpenAI’s agent would work between multiple apps on your computer, performing clicks, cursor movements, and text typing. It’s really a new type of operating system, and it could change the way … Read more
Humanity’s most distant spacecraft is glitching out—again—and engineers are having quite a difficult time solving the problem. Voyager 1, what are we going to do with you? Trump Went Through Twitter Withdrawal The issue is with the 46-year-old Voyager 1’s flight data system (FDS), one of its three onboard computers. The FDS collects data from … Read more
$700 at Lenovo Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i 27-inch all-in-one desktop: $700 Save $150 Show more (3 items) On of the great things about a desktop setup , is that it’s often a lot cheaper for the same sort of specs, so you can save yourself some money, or get a lot more return on your … Read more
Vixlw HDMI capture dongle connected to a Raspberry Pi. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Vixlw HDMI capture dongle which is available from Amazon for $18.Cheap, simple to use, and is very reliable. Works well with OBS Studio software.Limited to 1080p output and no ability to connect headphones or microphone. People get confused by HDMI. For example, … Read more
Synology DS723+ 2-bay Diskstation NAS Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET There’s nothing like a sad tale of data loss to make me check all my backups are up-to-date and fresh. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been helping out a friend with a serious and painful data loss issue. Long story short, a MacBook died, important data was … Read more
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I try to do as much work as I can on my laptop. The MacBook Pro is powerful enough to handle almost every photo or video editing job I can throw at it, and it’s self-contained, which means I just need the laptop and I’m good to go. Also: This creative tablet is the … Read more
Finding the best monitor for you and your desk setup is important. If you’re spending hours at your desk, you’ll need a monitor that is easy on your eyes and has ergonomic features. If you’re gaming then you’ll want a display that can keep up with the action. Right now, Dell, LG and others are … Read more