How I turned my Pixel phone into a genuinely productive desktop computer – for free
I just test drove the new Android desktop mode, and it wowed me. Here’s how to try it for yourself.
Best early Amazon Spring Sale robot vacuum deals 2026
A reliable robot vacuum is a great way to outsource cleaning your home’s biggest messes. Shop the best deals ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
What’s a minimal install for Linux? 6 reasons it can come in handy
If you’ve ever installed Linux and noticed the distribution offers a “minimal” install, you’ve probably wondered, “Why bother?” Well, there are reasons those tiny options are available.
Gemini’s Personal Intelligence shocked me with everything it knows – here’s how to turn it on (or off)
I gave Gemini’s hyper-personalized mode a test drive and was unsettled by how much it knew about me. However, it was surprisingly useful.
Best early Amazon Big Spring Sale headphone deals 2026
Spring has sprung, and an Amazon Big Spring Sale is on the horizon. Here are the best early headphone deals to shop.
Fitbit lets you upload medical records and ask its AI for advice now – but is that safe?
It’ll even analyze your lab results to deliver personalized recommendations. But here’s what you need to know first.
This free privacy tool makes it super easy to see which sites are selling your data
Data is gold, and some companies go to great lengths to collect it, save it, and sell it. But you can stop it. Here’s how.
Oupes Mega 1 review: I finally found a portable power station I can store in my truck
It’s rare that I feature a power station not made by one of the big names, but the Oupes Mega 1 makes the cut, even receiving a ZDNET Lab Award for its efficiency.
Bluetti AC240 review: One of the most durable power stations I’ve tested
The Bluetti AC240 is water and dust-resistant, allowing it to withstand the worst Mother Nature can throw at it. It also earns a ZDNET Lab Award for its efficiency.
We tested 10 portable power stations in our lab – these two models were the most efficient
ZDNET’s latest Lab Awards highlight two portable power stations – one big and one small – for their efficiency. See the data below.