How to use the new Quick Look feature in MacOS Ventura Spotlight

Apple MacOS 13 (Ventura) might not have a collection of game-changing features for some, but it has a few nifty improvements that are sure to help simplify the desktop experience for many. One such feature is found in the Spotlight tool. For those that don’t know, Spotlight is the MacOS search tool that can help […]

Continue Reading

Universities delivering academic and research excellence have strong IT partnerships

Greg Wolf,  CIO at UMass Chan Medical School Courtesy of UMass Chan Medical School Academic excellence and student success is viewed as the number one core value that universities must uphold, this according to the latest Connected Student Report 2022. The report also highlights the importance of universities providing career guidance, flexible learning options, better […]

Continue Reading

Drop + Epos H3X Headset review: Best sub-$100 gaming headset. Period

Pros Sound quality punches well above its price Comfortable, even during long gaming sessions Some of the best cables I’ve used on any headset Cons A few noticeably cut corners in the volume knob and mic arm Slightly larger earcups would’ve been better Initial clamping force is a bit high Online retailer Drop and Epos, […]

Continue Reading

How to download YouTube videos three ways: Free, paid, and Linux command line

Image: Getty Images So you want to download a YouTube video? While basic YouTube only offers downloads for a few selected videos in a few selected locations, there are ways to download any YouTube video you want at any time. Also: Visit ZDNET on YouTube! We’ll cover ways you can download your favorite videos using three […]

Continue Reading

The drone wranglers: How the most authentic Old West town in the US is delivering the future of flight

When Jason Hill drives to work, you’d never know he’s headed toward a testbed for cutting-edge aeronautics. His farmland sits just north of Pendleton, Oregon — about three hours east of Portland — but it might as well be oceans away from Portland’s “Silicon Forest”, the cluster of tech companies in the hipster capital of […]

Continue Reading

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro just dropped by $50

Samsung Discover Samsung week is almost over, and if you haven’t taken advantage of the great savings, you still can. For audiophiles who want upgraded sound, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro dropped by $50, and you can also get up to $75 off with an eligible trade-in. That means you can pick up this excellent pair of wireless […]

Continue Reading

Your Instagram inbox probably looks different today. Here’s why

Instagram If you logged on to Instagram recently and were really confused as to why your inbox page looks so different, it’s because of Instagram’s latest update. On Tuesday, Instagram launched a note-sharing feature which allows users to share texts and emojis with others in the same way you would typically share a photo to […]

Continue Reading

The Grim Origins of an Ominous Methane Surge

That is, as we polluted less—heavy industry spun down, flights got canceled, people stopped commuting—we also produced less of the pollutant that normally breaks down methane. It’s a second unfortunate and surprising consequence of cutting pollution: Burning fossil fuels also produces aerosols that bounce some of the sun’s energy back into space, somewhat cooling the climate. […]

Continue Reading

10 Best Xbox Series X/S Games You Can Play Now (2022)

The Xbox Series X is a big console, and it’s chock-full of powerful next-gen hardware. However, it can be tricky to find games that really make the most of all that brawn. Which games are going to serve the most delicious and irresistible eye candy? We’ve tested dozens of Xbox titles on Microsoft’s latest hardware, […]

Continue Reading

The best monitor deals: 4K screens, gaming displays, more for the holidays

When you are deciding between a curved or flat monitor, you need to know what the primary purpose of the monitor will be.  Curved monitors are built with immersion in mind. Screen curvatures are best suited for gaming and entertainment purposes, as they can provide a more immersive experience by bringing content closer, with a […]

Continue Reading