2023-03-22 16:08:17 www.zdnet.com Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Fedora Linux has become one of my go-to Linux distribution suggestions for users of all types and skill levels. Not only is it very user-friendly, but it’s also reliable, secure, …
How to take advantage of Microsoft OneDrive in Windows 11
2023-03-22 16:13:15 www.zdnet.com Windows 11 smoothly integrates OneDrive into File Explorer. Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET As someone who uses Microsoft OneDrive, I like the way Windows 11 integrates the service in ways you won’t find in …
How to set up Focus modes on your iPhone (and say goodbye to distractions)
2023-03-22 17:09:21 www.zdnet.com Anita Kot/Getty Images If you’re like me, you can’t stand when your iPhone constantly alerts you about pointless notifications. And for the longest time, you wondered how to make your phone only notify …
Why I use an ergonomic trackball mouse (and how it can save your wrists, too)
2023-03-22 10:07:00 www.zdnet.com Jack Wallen/ZDNET I write. A lot. According to Grammarly, I average nearly 200,000 words a week. That takes its toll on my wrists and forearms. In fact, over the years I’ve developed a …
Hands-on with Tesla’s $300 wireless charging pad: It’s expensively useful
2023-03-22 08:30:21 www.zdnet.com Jason Cipriani/ZDNET Tesla may have disappointed investors by not announcing anything new at its recent Investor Day event, but perhaps today’s release will change that. Tesla has started shipping its $300 Wireless Charging Platform, which …
Bing Chat gets DALL-E’s text-to-image capabilities. Here’s what you need to know
2023-03-21 17:14:23 www.zdnet.com Microsoft Bing Chat was already leading the AI chatbot space with OpenAI’s latest GPT-4 technology and full access to the web. On Tuesday, Microsoft announced its Bing Image Creator, a text-to-image generator powered …
For AI’s ‘iPhone moment’ in ChatGPT, Nvidia unveils a large language model chip
2023-03-21 12:20:00 www.zdnet.com The H100 NVL, unveiled Tuesday by CEO Jensen Huang in his keynote to Nvidia’s GTC conference, is specialized to handle prediction-making for large language models such as ChatGPT. Nvidia Referring to the buzz …
Google opened its Bard waitlist to the public. Here’s how you can get on it
2023-03-21 13:34:55 www.zdnet.com Getty Images/NurPhoto As the generative AI craze continues, Google Bard is ready to get a piece of the action. Users can now sign up for the experimental AI chat service’s waitlist. Google Bard …
Samsung’s new ultra-wideband chip gives phones distance measuring down to the centimeter
2023-03-20 22:38:00 www.zdnet.com June Wan/ZDNET Samsung on Tuesday unveiled its first ultra-wideband (UWB) chipset, Exynos Connect U100, aimed at short-range communications. The South Korean tech giant says the chipset is just single-digit centimeters in size and …
How to choose the right Linux desktop distribution for you
2023-03-20 09:56:00 www.zdnet.com Drs Producoes/Getty Images The Linux operating system is a powerful, flexible, secure, and reliable platform that can serve just about any purpose you need. From server to desktop, IoT to containers, embedded systems, …
How to link your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC
2023-03-20 11:27:00 www.zdnet.com Link and sync Android phone with Windows. Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Pairing and syncing your smartphone with your Windows computer is a capability that can come in handy. The idea is to unite …
Fedora 38 beta has arrived and it heralds a spectacular upcoming release
2023-03-20 11:31:26 www.zdnet.com Onboarding with Fedora 38 is as simple as it gets. Image: Jack Wallen The last few releases of Fedora Linux have proved me so very wrong about my previous conclusions regarding the distribution. …
Patch your Pixel and Samsung phones immediately. Here’s why
2023-03-20 10:44:06 www.zdnet.com June Wan/ZDNet Two very serious vulnerabilities were discovered recently by Google’s Project Zero that directly affect Android phones made by Google and Samsung. The vulnerabilities are both tagged as “severe,” which means they require …
He wanted to cancel Xfinity. Xfinity begged for one more chance. Then, a big oopsie
2023-03-19 08:00:21 www.zdnet.com UCG/Getty Images I have a simple relationship with Xfinity. I hope that I can trust it — in so far as one can trust any large tech conglomerate — and I try not …
I spent a week wearing shoes that deliberately fall apart. It was a revelation
2023-03-19 07:00:21 www.zdnet.com No, those aren’t my feet. Zebra Oasis Taste is a difficult thing. Some people have it. Many people think that they have it and that other people don’t. And some people just don’t …
How to set up a locked folder in Google Photos on Android (and why you should)
2023-03-18 12:00:00 www.zdnet.com Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Did you know that Google Photos on Android offers the option to create a locked folder? Why would you even want this? Maybe you …
Here’s why you should stop using cheap screwdrivers
2023-03-18 08:00:21 www.zdnet.com Getty Images/Luis Alvarez “Why should I spend money on expensive screwdrivers when the cheap ones look the same? Aren’t all screwdrivers the same?” Put simply, no, they’re not all the same, and I …
The startling reason people order delivery from McDonald’s and Burger King
2023-03-18 08:00:27 www.zdnet.com Delivering more than just food? Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Technology has made selling food so much easier. Making food, too. All you need is a building, some equipment, and a fine digital retail presence …
This powerful, pocket-sized gadget is perfect for all your USB troubleshooting needs
2023-03-17 12:54:05 www.zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET The other day I looked at a $25 USB meter that was perfect for those who want to test if USB ports and devices such as chargers and power banks are …
Your Microsoft apps are getting an AI revamp. Here’s what we know
2023-03-16 16:41:04 www.zdnet.com Microsoft Just days after Google announced the generative AI makeover of Google Workspace, Microsoft made a similar announcement. Your favorite Microsoft Office apps including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams are getting their …
LinkedIn introduces AI tool to make curating your profile easier
2023-03-16 12:34:55 www.zdnet.com Getty Images/NurPhoto LinkedIn is a go-to social media site for many business professionals to help expand their networks, make connections and seek employment opportunities. Now LinkedIn is introducing an AI writing assistant that …
Zorin OS simplifies the task of installing Windows apps on Linux. Here’s how
2023-03-16 10:13:00 www.zdnet.com d3sign/Getty Images Zorin OS might well be one of the finest Linux distributions on the market. Not only is it easy on the eyes, but it’s also easy on the mind. Zorin OS …
ChatGPT’s success could prompt a damaging swing to secrecy in AI, says AI pioneer Bengio
2023-03-15 13:42:05 www.zdnet.com Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images The most important artificial intelligence program in the world right now is from a company that, unlike many of its peers, doesn’t publish its source code. …
Want to experience GPT-4? Just use Bing Chat
2023-03-15 09:23:50 www.zdnet.com Microsoft When Bing Chat first launched, Microsoft shared that it would be running on “a next-generation OpenAI large language model.” On Tuesday, the tech giant revealed what language model is behind its chatbot, …
Samsung’s $449 Galaxy A54 is poised to be the best mid-range phone to buy (again)
2023-03-15 05:00:21 www.zdnet.com Samsung Today Samsung announced the much-anticipated successor to last year’s Galaxy A53 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, which features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery, a triple camera setup at the …
Bing Chat is now available in the Microsoft Edge sidebar. Here’s why this is a big deal
2023-03-14 15:49:22 www.zdnet.com Bing When I tested Bing Chat, I was impressed. The chatbot’s ability to talk conversationally while also having the knowledge of the entire internet makes it a powerful tool. The chatbot’s latest feature is …
How to turn on Pixel Watch’s new Fall Detection feature (and why you should)
2023-03-14 16:44:33 www.zdnet.com Stephanie Condon/ZDNET Whether you’re prone to occasionally take a tumble, or it’s something you’ve never really had to deal with, the latest Pixel Watch update adds a critical safety feature that every Pixel …
How to install Ubuntu Server in less than 30 minutes
2023-03-14 11:04:00 www.zdnet.com Getty Images/Alexey_M For years, Ubuntu Server has been my go-to server operating system. Not only is it one of the most widely-used server OSs on the planet (especially when you add cloud deployments …
How to screen record in Windows 10 or Windows 11
2023-03-14 10:10:00 www.zdnet.com fizkes/Getty Images I sometimes need to record screen activity in Windows for a tutorial, demonstration, or online class. Whether you’re creating a presentation, devising a how-to video, or cooking up something for YouTube, …
Low and no-code software may soon test the limits of IT hand-holding
2023-03-14 08:22:09 www.zdnet.com Getty Images/Andrei Metelev There’s no stopping the wave of low-code and no-code activities sweeping many companies — used by both citizen and professional developers alike. The capabilities delivered by these tools keep expanding. …
Can’t remember the Linux command you ran earlier? Let history repeat itself
2023-03-13 16:00:53 www.zdnet.com Tony Anderson/Getty Images History does repeat itself. At least with regards to the Linux command line interface (CLI). Although modern Linux distributions don’t require users to ever open a terminal window (which is …
Ubuntu Lunar Lobster could be the surprise hit of 2023
2023-03-13 09:51:01 www.zdnet.com Lunar Lobster takes on a very purple palette for the desktop. Image: Jack Wallen/ZDNET You may remember, when I last reviewed a Ubuntu Desktop Linux release, I declared it as predictable as an …
Google’s first Pixel feature drop of 2023 is official. Here’s what’s new
2023-03-13 13:00:21 www.zdnet.com June Wan/ZDNET Google on Monday announced that its first Pixel feature drop of 2023 is starting to roll out for Pixel phones and the Pixel Watch. Google’s Pixel phone line is benefiting the …
Linux desktop leaders unite behind Flathub app store. Here’s why
2023-03-13 10:51:00 www.zdnet.com Morsa Images/Getty Images I’ve used one Linux desktop or the other for decades now. But, I’m a Unix and Linux expert. For most people who just want a desktop and its applications to …
Is your iPhone charging slower? Turn off this default power setting now
2023-03-11 08:33:46 www.zdnet.com June Wan/ZDNET If you recently updated your iPhone to the latest iOS version and noticed a slower rate of charging, you’re not alone. Since iOS 16.1, Apple has been rolling out a new …
Starbucks took a disturbing lesson from Delta Air Lines and now there’s trouble
2023-03-11 07:00:19 www.zdnet.com SOPA Images/Getty Images I’ve become very sensitive to anger. Almost to the degree that I’m sensitive to loyalty. When loyalty is betrayed, I get very angry. Because trusting is one of human beings’ …
Spotify unveils new features, including your own AI DJ. Here’s how to access it
2023-03-10 09:15:00 www.zdnet.com Spotify As the social media landscape enters a new generation of users and features, another app has decided to TikTok-ify its user interface, but this time it’s a music streaming platform. This week, …
US Chamber of Commerce pushes for AI regulation, warns it could disrupt economy
2023-03-10 09:48:00 www.zdnet.com BlackJack3D/Getty Images As tech companies continue to leverage the powers of artificial intelligence, U.S. regulators are worried that the technology’s fortitude will outpace existing laws and provisions. As a result, the US Chamber …
Still waiting for Bing Chat access? Make sure you do these 4 things
2023-03-10 12:41:00 www.zdnet.com Image: NurPhoto/Getty Images In early February, Microsoft unveiled the new Bing with a chat feature powered by a next-generation version of OpenAI’s large language model in the GPT-3 and -3.5 series, making it …
