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ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Pad 2 is the company’s latest Android tablet with a premium design and flagship specs for $550. It’s compatible with a keyboard and pen that OnePlus sells separately, so you can turn it into an Android-powered laptop. While the multitasking features are excellent, and the Pad 2 checks all the boxes when it comes to entertainment, it still suffers from the pitfalls of using Android on a big screen. more…

Moor Studio/Getty Images Your pricey smartphone can be hit by many security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone, compromise your data, and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself? In a Mobile Device Best Practices report, the National Security Agency (NSA) offers tips to thwart hackers and attackers from assaulting your mobile device. One method is as simple as turning your phone off and on….

ZDNET’s key takeaways Baseus 240W, 5-port smart USB-C GaN desktop charger, available from Amazon for $159. Powerful, offers USB-C, USB-A, and DC outputs, and can charge two laptops simultaneously. Big, heavy, and the four-foot power cord means this charger isn’t well suited to travel use. What’s the deal? You can pick up the Baseus 240W at a bargain price this Black Friday — there’s 20% off the regular price and a further $20 thanks to…

Anker USB-C to USB-C PowerLine III cables. Anker On the hunt for a USB-C cable? Look no further than Anker’s latest and greatest USB-C cables — because not all cables are created equal! These beauties deliver everything you desire from a cable. Anker has unveiled two shiny new USB-C to USB-C PowerLine III cables. Coming in 3 ft (90 cm) and 6 ft (180 cm) lengths, they feature a soft, tangle-free silicone finish that’s as…

Jada Jones/ZDNET If you want a pair of premium headphones that deliver impeccable sound, all-day comfort, and a sleek design, consider picking up the Sonos Ace during your Black Friday shopping. These headphones were $449 at launch, but they are now $349, or 22% off, at Sonos, Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. Also: Best Black Friday deals 2024: 100+ sales live now featuring some of the lowest prices ever I tested the Ace headphones when…

Paul Campbell/Getty Images When I first started using Linux back in the late ’90s, there wasn’t much in the way of help. I remember using ICQ chat in a room geared toward Linux and meeting someone willing to give me a hand. Had it not been for that gentleman, I’m not 100% sure I would have continued using Linux.  Also: The end of ChromeOS is a new dawn for cheap Android laptops That same method…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET A 98-inch TCL TV is $1,598 (on sale for almost 50% off). It weighs 120 pounds and takes up a full wall. An XBox Series X is $399 (on sale). A set of AirPods 4 is $168 (also on sale). The popular Batman Arkham Shadow game is $49. All told, we’re talking about $2,213. That’s kind of an amazing price for that level of entertainment. But it’s still a lot of cash, especially…