The best home battery and backup systems of 2024: Expert tested

The best home battery and backup systems of 2024: Expert tested

As someone who experiences regular power outages due to storms and random occurrences, I’ve learned that having a backup plan for electric outages is essential for my home. While you can always use a gasoline- or propane-powered generator, a battery system can be a renewable, zero-emissions way to provide your home with an efficient backup solution. Also: The best portable power stations of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed A set of backup batteries can offer…

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I've tested dozens of MagSafe wallets, but this is the most premium one yet

I've tested dozens of MagSafe wallets, but this is the most premium one yet

ZDNET’s key takeaways Ohsnap’s new Snap Grip Wallet combines style and function, and is available now for $80. It comes in five colors, can store up to eight cards, and doubles as a phone stand. If the price turns you off, you’re better off with a more affordable MagSafe cardholder. One of the best parts of working in tech is getting to test out the most popular tech items each year. From MagSafe batteries, MagSafe…

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The upcoming Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses may feature the display upgrade we've been hoping for

The upcoming Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses may feature the display upgrade we've been hoping for

Kerry Wan/ZDNET When Meta teased its prototype Orion smart glasses at Meta Connect, CEO Mark Zuckerberg confidently said they were “the most advanced glasses the world has ever seen.”  The prototype glasses are an attempt to bridge the gap between the popular Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses — which are lightweight and practical but limited in features — and the Meta Quest, a full-fledged VR/AR headset with an augmented reality display that’s also bulky and impractical for…

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ExpressVPN vs NordVPN: Which VPN is best for you?

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN: Which VPN is best for you?

Maria Diaz/ZDNET A keen eye for detail is quintessential when choosing between two of the biggest names in the VPN world. NordVPN and ExpressVPN are high-value providers, and they’re two of our favorite VPNs for their outstanding performance on benchmarks like security, streaming, and speed. Also: The best VPN services: Expert tested and reviewed Based on my hands-on experience testing both services, one may offer a slight advantage over the other, depending on what you want to achieve…

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Ultramarine Linux 40 continues to be one fine unofficial Fedora Spin

Ultramarine Linux 40 continues to be one fine unofficial Fedora Spin

ZDNET In 2023, I reviewed Ultramarine Linux, which was based on Fedora 39, calling it the “desktop of the year.” Since then, the developers have released a new version based on Fedora 40 (which is one release behind the official Fedora distribution). This new release vastly improves the documentation experience, fixes numerous bugs, and polishes the distribution to a gleaming, sparkling shine. Also: Want to save your old computer? Try these 6 Linux distros As with my…

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TunnelBear VPN review: An affordable, easy-to-use VPN with a few notable pitfalls

TunnelBear VPN review: An affordable, easy-to-use VPN with a few notable pitfalls

ZDNET’s key takeaways With plans as low as $120 for three years, TunnelBear is an affordable VPN with a free version The software is hassle-free, with minimalistic settings and an outlook that makes setting up and navigating the app easy. Server distribution is smaller than the competition and may not be ideal for streaming. TunnelBear‘s intuitive design greatly appeals to VPN newbies. Advanced users might find it too basic as there aren’t many app customizations….

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TunnelBear VPN review: An affordable, easy-to-use VPN with few a few notable pitfalls

TunnelBear VPN review: An affordable, easy-to-use VPN with a few notable pitfalls

ZDNET’s key takeaways With plans as low as $120 for three years, TunnelBear is an affordable VPN with a free version The software is hassle-free, with minimalistic settings and an outlook that makes setting up and navigating the app easy. Server distribution is smaller than the competition and may not be ideal for streaming. TunnelBear‘s intuitive design greatly appeals to VPN newbies. Advanced users might find it too basic as there aren’t many app customizations….

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VMware Product Release Tracker (vTracker)

VMware Product Release Tracker (vTracker)

This page contains a list of products released by VMware. vTracker is automatically updated when new products are available to download (GA) at vmware.com. If you want to get notified about new VMware Products, subscribe to the RSS Feed. You can also use the JSON export to build your own tool. Feel free to comment when you have any feature requests. 2024-12-23VMware HCX 4.10.3 [Release Notes] 2024-12-18VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer 30.2.2-2p1 [Release Notes] [Download]…

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I use this cheap Android tablet more than my iPad Pro – and it costs a fraction of the price

I use this cheap Android tablet more than my iPad Pro – and it costs a fraction of the price

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 Wi-Fi is certified for streaming DRM HD content. I found the battery life of the tablet to be decent enough for content consumption. The battery charging, however, is notably slow. more buying choices It’s that time of year when I get a lot of questions about tablets. They seem to be a popular gift around the holidays. While those in the Apple ecosystem are limited to the iPad…

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One of my favorite budget tablets this year managed to be replace both my Kindle and iPad

One of my favorite budget tablets this year managed to be replace both my Kindle and iPad

ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It’s a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don’t expect the graphics to compare to those on an iPad or other high-end tablets. Reading is my favorite hobby and something I’ve come to rely on to wind down before…

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