I told him no. I had just finished writing “The two smart devices I will never install in my house,” which was published on ZDNET earlier this month. One of those devices was a garage door opener. The other was a smart door lock for an outside door. I said I just didn’t want to install anything like that in my house, so there was no reason to review the company’s product....
Take a look at this list of portable monitors, and see which best suits your needs. Mobile Pixels TRIO: Portable Dual Screen Laptop Monitor Plug this lightweight portable monitor into your 13" or 14" laptop and boost productivity by 50%. For a limited time only, use coupon code SCREEN44 to get the Mobile Pixels TRIO: Portable Dual Screen Laptop Monitor for $219.99 (reg. $256.99). Mobile Pixels TRIO MAX: Portable Dual Screen Laptop Monitor This is the mobile monitor you want for added productivity if you’ve got a 15’ or 15....
Most companies have been forced to increase their reliance on – and investment in – technology over the past two and a half years. That’s left them with a number of gaps in the workforce to fill, whether in IT security, software development, IT support or data analysis. Some tech professionals are seeing greater demand than others. An analysis of hiring data by tech training platform CodingDojo has highlighted exactly which roles are on a hot streak and why....
For the year ending 30 September, TechnologyOne profit after tax increased just over $9 million to AU$72.7 million. Total revenue came in at AU$312 million, 4% higher year-on-year. Of that, revenue from its SaaS and continuing business pitched in AU$294 million, 9% more than last year, while the company’s legacy licence business made up the remainder. According to TechnologyOne, the growth its SaaS ARR experienced was entirely organic, as demand for its Global SaaS ERP solution continued to increase....
Have music lovers on your list? You can pick up excellent wireless earbuds or headsets for listening to favorite playlists on the go. Got a teen asking for a laptop? Check out Walmart’s range of affordable, student-friendly notebooks for tackling class projects and homework. To help you find something for everyone on your list, I’ve put together a list of the 16 best tech gifts you can get at Walmart....
Also: The best movies and shows to stream right now There are a variety of options when it comes to sports streaming as some providers cover just sports like ESPN+, while others like Youtube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV offer a cable experience without a cable box. With so many great providers offering excellent streaming services, the time to join the cord-cutters is now. Here are the 5 best sports streaming services of 2023....
Telepresence robots have been on the scene for the better part of a decade, though as global upheavals reshape work and reorient attitudes toward remote participation, the technology may finally be primed to break out of its niche user base and go mainstream. The timing is fortuitous: The market is now mature enough that consumers have choices when it comes to feature set and price point. As companies downsize physical locations and revamp their policies toward distributed workforces, telepresence offers both technological benefits and collaboration advantages that will appeal to some employers and workers alike....
Whether you are traveling for work or have simply caught the travel bug, these are the best credit cards for travel insurance before you embark on your voyage. While comparing credit cards, consider our expert picks for the best airline credit cards, the best credit cards for travel, and the best international travel credit cards. Chase also offers a few extra perks, like Pay Yourself Back, where you can redeem your points for 50% more when you trade them in for statement credits and use them for rotating categories....
The gaming experience on the ROG Phone 6 series starts with the display. Both phones use a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with HDR10+ and a refresh rate of 165Hz. That refresh rate means that games with support for that display speed will look smooth and lag-free, in addition to more routine tasks like scrolling through your Instagram feed will look smoother. There are two USB-C ports on the Phone 6. One on the bottom, and another on the left side....
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have emerged as a powerful tool to safeguard your online activity and protect your sensitive data from cyber threats. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a remote server, masking your IP address and protecting your online identity. With the right VPN, you can browse the internet anonymously, access geo-restricted content, and avoid being tracked by advertisers, hackers, and government surveillance. Google’s Android operating system is present in billions of devices worldwide, including smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices....
Even though Musk later apologized for his “misunderstanding of the situation,” the situation itself highlights the misconceptions that employers have about people with disabilities. Many people with disabilities can thrive in a workplace with clear communication and the right accommodations. This is where assistive technology – the devices, equipment, and software that can help people with impairments – comes in. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26% of adults in the United States have some type of disability....
You need something to collect and store all these wayward wires, which is where cable management and cord storage comes in. Based on our ZDNET experts’ research, these are the best cable management and cord storage systems you can buy today. Also: What are the best standing desk chairs and how do they work? For more options for your home office, consider our picks for the best home office furniture, best office chairs, and best computers!...
People want to save money. At the same time, though, 60% of viewers are paying for both cable TV and one or more streaming channels. That’s because they want both their regular channels and fresh, new offerings from video-on-demand (VoD) streaming services. With no further ado, let’s first take a look at the best live TV streaming services. Sling TV has an à la carte approach to channels that separates it from its competitors and makes it our top overall pick....
Data explained why I felt tired when I checked my sleep score every day. Data showed me I wasn’t getting enough sleep, plain and simple. Having the stats on my phone each morning motivated me to make better choices and improve my sleep hygiene. Choosing the right sleep tracker for you can be a challenge. We explore the most popular options as well as some you may not have heard about to help you choose the best sleep tracker....
All titles can be redeemed for Macs on Steam, and you can get them on sale with coupon code BFSAVE20. The Trainz Railroad Simulator Platinum Edition Bundle Sim games are some of the most relaxing and often have some of the greatest depth! The Trainz Railroad Simulator immerses you in its world with nine routes, almost 200 trains, thousands of items, and so much more. This beautiful railroad sim is worth your time....
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an excellent way to begin. VPNs provide tunnels that mask your online communication by encrypting data transmissions, packets, and your activities. VPNs make it harder for third parties to track you, so you’re less likely to become a victim of eavesdropping or a data breach. However, the choices out there for VPNs are endless – and some are more trustworthy than others. You may choose one VPN for the fastest connection speeds and another for travel....
The world’s brightest flashlight clocks in at 100,000 lumens, but this list also consists of flashlights that can reach 80,000 and 34,000 lumens and have impressively long battery lives as well as built-in fans to keep them cool. And, if you aren’t a self-proclaimed flashlight enthusiast and are simply looking for a reliable and bright flashlight, I also included lower-lumen flashlights that can get up to 8,000 lumens (which is still more lumens than the flashlight you’ll find at the dollar store)....
The subjective part about HBR’s aphorism is whether you actually enjoy finding and cleaning up data, building and debugging data pipelines and integration code, as well as building and improving machine learning models. That list of tasks, in that order, is what data scientists spend most of their time on. Some people are genuinely attracted to data-centered careers by the job description; the growth in demand and salaries more attracts others....
You cannot escape it. In fact, without Linux and open-source software, businesses across the globe wouldn’t be nearly as competitive. This is a fact, not an opinion. What is an opinion, however, is that Linux isn’t viable for consumers or home users. I would argue that opinion is a bit shortsighted because the current state of Linux not only makes for an ideal operating system for your home computers, but also can bring you considerable value as a server OS on your home network....
The Arctis 9x gaming headset features a wireless design, allowing you to sit across the room from your Xbox console without having to worry about pesky wires. Underneath an exterior steel headband rests an elastic one, designed to give you maximum comfort while you’re spending hours in front of your TV screen. If you’re planning on spending hours gaming, it also comes equipped with a 20-hour battery life, so you can enjoy playing your favorite games without any unexpected low battery interruptions....
