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Stop paying full price for PCs and Macs: 7 ways to save money on your next purchase If you're patient and willing to do some research, you can save hundreds of dollars and get a more powerful configuration than you ever dreamed possible. Here's how.

In the market for a new laptop? Read this first.

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The 7 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2024 I reviewed a bewildering array of gadgets this year. Here are the few that became essential parts of my kit. (No Apple gear included.)

What's on your must-have gadget list this year? 🧐

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Drowning in spam? Stop giving out your email address - do this instead Don't take all that spam with you into 2025. Experience the life-changing magic of decluttering your inbox with these simple tips.

Maybe 2025 is the year you'll finally outsmart spam.

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How to create your own Bluesky domain - and why you should (or shouldn't) Using a domain on Bluesky helps identify you to your followers. Here's how to do it, step-by-step.

How to create your own Bluesky domain - and why you should (but what you must also do immediately after with your old handle)

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If you convert to a domain name on Bluesky, you MUST do this right away Bluesky blues: This ZDNET senior contributing editor discovered a major flaw in Bluesky's domain registration. Here's how to protect yourself.

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I deleted thousands of tweets from X with this new tool - for free | ZDNET Now you can easily migrate from X with this powerful tool that deletes tweets, likes, and DMs, while backing up your data for a fresh start elsewhere.

I deleted thousands of tweets from X with this new tool - for free https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-deleted-thousands-of-tweets-from-x-with-this-new-tool-for-free/#ftag=COS-05-10aaa0j via @zdnet.bsky.social & @micahflee.com

Instead of AirPods, I'd recommend Meta Ray-Bans as the best tech deal of Black Friday 2024 A special Black Friday Meta Ray-Bans deal delivers a rare discount up to 50% off. The smart glasses have audio nearly as good as a pair of AirPods, plus you get a fast camera and a hands-free AI assis...

Looking for the best tech deal for #BlackFriday 2024? ZDNET editor in chief Jason Hiner says it's the Meta Ray-Ban #smartglasses, which you can get for up to 50% off in a special Amazon deal (if you include the $90 Amazon credit that comes with them).

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You can finally test Microsoft's controversial Recall feature - here's how What was supposed to be a signature feature of the AI-powered Copilot+ PCs for Windows 11 was delayed after a firestorm of privacy and security complaints. But It's ready for testing now, if you have ...

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8 Bluesky tips every new user should know Freely available to anyone, Bluesky offers key advantages over X, Threads, and other social networks. Here are 8 ways to achieve social nirvana.

You probably know all of these - but do your friends? www.zdnet.com/article/8-bl...

25 AI tips to boost your programming productivity with ChatGPT With ChatGPT in your toolkit, coding can be faster and smoother. I share the best ways of using AI to overcome common coding challenges, so you can streamline your development projects.

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How to create a podcast with AI in seconds: Easy, step-by-step instructions Using PDFs, text files, or audio files, Google's NotebookLM tool can generate a podcast episode that sounds just like two real people discussing your topic. We'll walk you through exactly how it's don...

Google's NotebookLM can create a podcast with AI-generated people discussing the topic of your choice. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social

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Firefox for Android is getting 400 new browser extensions - and you can try some now Developers have been readying their Firefox desktop extensions to work on the Android flavor of Mozilla's browser.

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I replaced my boring workouts with Meta Quest's Supernatural app, and can't imagine going back Even if this is the only app you use, it can make your Quest 2 or Quest 3 investment well worth it -- compared to buying fitness equipment or a gym membership.

Shake up your workouts with VR – no, seriously. ZDNET’s editor-in-chief did, and now he won’t go back to his regular gym membership. 
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How the Eufy Indoor Cam S350 became my favorite motion-tracking indoor cam I finally found an indoor camera I actually want to keep in my living room at all times.

Looking to up your home security system with an indoor camera? This one will surely do the trick. 
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Nearly 1 in 5 dollars of digital sales during cyber week was influenced by AI As much as $51bn of global online sales were influenced by AI in areas such as targeted offers, product recommendations, and generative AI-powered chat services.

Think AI doesn’t influence e-commerce? Think again. 
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Apple names the 14 best apps and games of 2023. Your next favorite app may be on the list Out of the millions of apps on the app store, these fourteen took the crown. Here's what they are and why you may want to download them.

From finding new trails to run to batch editing your photography, here’s what you can do with the Apple-nominated 14 best apps and games of the year. www.zdnet.com/article/appl...

How Google and OpenAI prompted GPT-4 to deliver more timely answers FreshLLM is a new method for prompting large language models that includes search engine results. Here's how it works.

AI scientists are working on ways to allow generative AI programs to reliably access ever-changing data about timely and pressing questions, such as, "What is King Gizzard's most recent studio album?" (Answer: The Silver Cord.) www.zdnet.com/article/how-...

I risked blowing up my Raspberry Pi 5 to answer readers' most asked question You have questions -- risky questions -- about cooling and overclocking, and I have a Raspberry Pi 5. What could go wrong?

Our contributing writer was willing to sacrifice his Raspberry Pi 5 in the name of science to answer readers' burning questions. www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

Amazon just rolled out more free AI training and generative AI scholarships With its new 'AI Ready' program, Amazon aims to provide free AI skills training to 2 million people by 2025.

Amazon is offering free courses and student scholarships to train people in generative AI. zdnet.com/article/amaz... via
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Wake up gently with this sunrise alarm clock, that's $30 off for Black Friday Replace your smartphone alarm with a gentle sunrise alarm that doubles as a morning meditation tool. Plus, it's $30 off for Black Friday.

Wake up with ease with this discounted sunrise alarm clock. www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

At $200 for the Meta Quest 2, this is one of the best Black Friday deals in tech The Quest 2 does most of what the newer Quest 3 can do, and this is the lowest price we've seen for a Meta VR headset.

Amazon is literally giving away money when you buy Meta's Quest 2 on its site. Your purchase of the Meta Quest 2 headset comes with a $50 Amazon gift card. www.zdnet.com/article/meta...

Black Friday deal: Buy a 10.2-inch iPad for just $229, an all-time-low price Grab Apple's cheapest iPad at Amazon for $100 off, one of the best discounts we've spotted during Black Friday 2023.

Ready to invest in an iPad? This all-time-low deal makes the investment a little less expensive. www.zdnet.com/article/blac...

Black Friday is days away, and for many online retailers the deals have already begun. Here are a few of our favorite deals you can snatch up right now ahead of the shopping holiday.

Twitter rival Bluesky launches custom domain names as first paid service In an effort to remain ad-free, Bluesky is offering a paid service through which you can directly purchase your own domain name to highlight and verify your identity.

Twitter's upstart rivals are having a big day today.