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Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Last week, YouTube TV sent an email to subscribers informing them about an upcoming price hike. While it’s only a $10 jump, this price is pushing some people — including myself — to the edge of canceling the service. Shortly after the news of the increase broke, I saw online chatter about a trick to avoid it. Threaten to cancel, the advice said, and you’ll get $10 off (meaning you’ll…

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Recently, I set up a new Android phone to review. The process went off exactly as expected, and I ended up with a phone set up with the unlock PIN I typically use for review phones. After an update, the phone required the PIN for unlocking, but no matter how many times I typed in the PIN, it wouldn’t unlock. Something had gone wrong, and I needed to access the phone to review…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…