The 9 best tablets: Holiday 2022 guide

Tech specs: Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina display or 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion and True Tone | Processor: Apple Silicon M2 | Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB | Biometrics: Face ID | Colors: Silver, space gray | Cameras: 12MP wide, 10MP ultrawide rear and 12MP TrueDepth FaceTime front | Weight: 11-inch: 1.03 pounds 12.9-inch: 1.5 pounds | Dimensions: 11-inch: 9.74 x […]

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Robot vacuum deal: Refurbished Shark IQ vacuum is just $150

Amazon We get it. The holidays can be a stressful time, especially if you’re prepping to host this year. Instead of worrying about another chore to check off your list, invest in a robot vacuum to clean and mop your floors. You can get a refurbished robot vacuum on sale right now with the Shark […]

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Are portable monitors worth it? Three of these four are — here’s why

In this article, we’re taking a look at four (really, technically, five) super-light external LCD monitors. While all of them support mini-HDMI connections, their true claim to fame is that they can connect to a laptop and be powered by a single USB-C cable. Also: How to choose the right monitor layout These are monitors you […]

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OLED vs. LED: What’s the difference and is one better than the other?

Wondering what the difference is? We’ve got you covered. Michael Gariffo/ZDNET There are tons of variables to consider when shopping for a TV or monitor. From resolution to refresh rate, you might feel like you’re drowning in math while trying to pick a new display or device.  Before you even consider specific variables like those, […]

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Windows: Still insecure after all these years

For longer than some of you have been alive, I’ve been preaching the gospel of using more secure desktop operating systems. You see, Windows has been insecure since 1985’s Windows 1.0, really an MS-DOS extension, rolled out the door. Then, as now, there were more secure options. Then it was Unix desktop operating systems. Today […]

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5 tech gadgets I never leave home without (and they make great gifts)

Apple, Apricorn, KeySmart, Rolling Square, and YubiKey. I get to handle and review a lot of gadgets over the course of a year. Some good (this is the stuff you get to read about), a lot of it entirely forgettable (you don’t get to hear about this). But many people are curious about the tech […]

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What is Slack Connect and how do you use it?

Image: Tom Werner/Getty Images Slack has become the de facto standard for business communication and collaboration. Teams use Slack to chat with one another, share files, comment on threads, and for a host of other tasks. For the most part, you tend to communicate and collaborate with others in your organization — your fellow project […]

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