Lost luggage? Apple AirTag users can now share location with these airlines

Lost luggage? Apple AirTag users can now share location with these airlines

Lance Whitney/ZDNET Trying to find lost luggage at an airport can be a frustrating experience. One method that can help is placing an Apple AirTag inside your bag. And now you can even share the location with airline officials so they can participate in the search. New with the recently released iOS/iPadOS 18.2 and MacOS Sequoia 15.2 is an option in the Find My app to create a shareable link to the location of a…

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I prefer this Lenovo tablet over the iPad for watching movies, plus it's $80 off

I prefer this Lenovo tablet over the iPad for watching movies, plus it's  off

ZDNET’s key takeaways Regularly priced at $330, Lenovo’s Tab Plus is on sale at Lenovo’s website for $250. Contrary to its small size, the model houses a booming eight-speaker system and a long-lasting battery. The MediaTek Helio chipset and dim display won’t be winning any awards. more buying choices It’s the end of the year, and that means a lot of people are looking for holiday presents. If you’re having a hard time deciding what…

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How to run a Windows app on Linux with Wine

How to run a Windows app on Linux with Wine

Jon Hicks/Getty Images With the end of life coming for Windows 10 and the system requirements issue with Windows 11, many users are seeking alternatives. One of the most popular alternatives to Windows is Linux. But what do Windows users do about running Windows apps on the open-source operating system?  Turn to Wine. Wine is a compatibility layer that lets you run Windows apps on Linux. Because there are so many applications for Windows that…

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Save up to $900 on my favorite robot vacuum brand during this sale (it's one you can't miss)

Save up to 0 on my favorite robot vacuum brand during this sale (it's one you can't miss)

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Many great robot vacuum brands are available on the market, but Dreame is one of the most underrated ones I’ve tested. Dreame robot vacuums are top performers, with outstanding obstacle avoidance, market-leading suction, and reliable software. And right now, you can get one of these robots for up to 57% off for a limited time. Dreame is offering a holiday sale on many of its products, including the Dreame X40 Ultra and the…

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Finally, I found a wireless Android Auto adapter that's snappy, functional, and won't break the bank

Finally, I found a wireless Android Auto adapter that's snappy, functional, and won't break the bank

ZDNET’s key takeaways The AAWireless Two costs $65 and gives you wireless Android Auto support when plugged in. A new built-in button lets you quickly swap between paired devices. The companion app is almost too robust, but that’s not the worst thing. Update: The AAWireless Two adapter is back in stock on Amazon again. We’ll update this story if/when it’s unavailable again. Since I bought my first car two years ago, I’ve had the worst…

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The best cheap gaming PCs of 2024: Expert tested and recommended

The best cheap gaming PCs of 2024: Expert tested and recommended

While building a gaming PC can be a great way to save money, brands like HP and Lenovo offer budget-friendly prebuilt rigs that don’t force you to choose between price and performance. Many budget gaming rigs still offer great components like RTX 30 or 40 series graphics cards, 13th-generation Intel Core processors, and high-capacity storage drives for large game files or entire Steam libraries.  Also: The best gaming PCs you can buy: Expert tested What is…

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I tested a rollable Android tablet – these 6 use cases impressed me the most

I tested a rollable Android tablet – these 6 use cases impressed me the most

ZDNET’s key takeaways The KTC MegPad 32-inch Android tablet is available from Amazon now for $799. With a 32-inch display on a rolling tablet, this device can serve many use cases. The MegPad uses Android 13, which is a bit long in the tooth. I never thought a large Android tablet on a rolling stand with an accompanying mouse would be of any consequence to me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Android…

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I still recommend this TCL TV model from last year – especially at up to $3,000 off right now

I still recommend this TCL TV model from last year – especially at up to ,000 off right now

TCL’s 2024 QM8 photographed in the ZDNET testing lab. Adam Breeden/ZDNET What’s the deal? Amazon is running a new deal for the TCL QM85 (2024) at various screen sizes. The biggest price drop has been given to the 98-inch, which has gone from $6,000 to $2,998, a difference of $3,002. If you want something more affordable, the 65-inch TV costs $899, having received a 40% discount. What makes this deal ZDNET recommended: The TCL QM8…

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This ThinkPad checks all my boxes for a solid work laptop. Here's why it stands out

This ThinkPad checks all my boxes for a solid work laptop. Here's why it stands out

ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkPad T14s is available now, starting at $1,598. It’s is a powerful workhorse thanks to the new AMD Ryzen AI chipset and support for the speedy Wi-Fi 7 standard. Its display, on the other hand, isn’t all that impressive considering its price tag. Whenever Lenovo isn’t pushing the boundaries of laptop design, the brand is creating high-quality personal work computers like the new ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. On the surface the…

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Threads just got a little more like Bluesky with new curated collections feature

Threads just got a little more like Bluesky with new curated collections feature

Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The rivalry between Threads and Bluesky continues to heat up as Meta steps into Bluesky’s territory to reveal a new feature.  On Thursday, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri announced that Meta, which owns Threads, is testing a feature that enables users to “find and easily follow collections of profiles that post about popular topics on Threads.” These collections will be suggested both when new users sign up for the site and in their For You…

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