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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET If you purchase AppleCare+ for your devices, the company’s repair and tech support coverage program, pay attention because some big changes are on the way. Also: Is Apple launching an AirTag 2 this year? Here’s what we know Right now, you have the option to add a multi-year AppleCare+ plan within 60 days of buying a new iPhone. You can do this straight from your device through the settings menu or in an official…

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Looking for a way to magnify your computer screen, either for yourself or for public presentations? A new PowerToys tool from Microsoft may be exactly what you need. Added to the latest version of PowerToys, ZoomIt can zoom in on the screen, let you write on it, and take a screenshot or recording of your current activity. Microsoft is touting ZoomIt as a tool for presentations and demos. By zooming in…

ZDNET If you’re an iPhone user, pay attention — Apple is changing how you invite people to events. Also: How to clear your iPhone cache for a fresh (and faster) start in 2025 According to noted Apple tipster Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, Apple is rolling out “a new way to invite people to parties, functions, and meetings.” Confetti: A new Apple app or feature? It’s not clear if this is an entirely new app or a new feature for an…

ZDNET I’m not one for traditional desktops. I prefer something with a more modern (and often minimalistic) aesthetic. But for those who are just dipping their toes into the Linux waters, something a bit more familiar might be required. Although Ubuntu Mate flips tradition on its head (with the main panel at the top), it couldn’t possibly be any easier to use. As soon as you log in, you’ll see a button at the top left of…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn’t replaceable or rechargeable. What’s the deal? The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is a Bluetooth tracker compatible with the Apple Find My network, available for…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn’t replaceable or rechargeable. What’s the deal? The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is a Bluetooth tracker compatible with the Apple Find My network, available for…

Reduced productivity due to change in processes and decreased automation Required funding for new management tools Additional operational skills investments Risk of decreased reliability, availability, security, and/or resilience Difficulty maintaining service-level agreements A large-scale migration would also require expertise across IT domains and business units, according to Gartner. The research firm speculates that internal expertise in architecture, security, vendor management, and more would need to be involved to successfully migrate off the popular platform. “Exploring…