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Jason Perlow/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Firewalla Gold Pro is available now for $889. It offers enterprise-level security with high performance, advanced features like deep packet inspection and multi-WAN support, and user-friendly configuration. It’s larger and more expensive than basic consumer firewalls, requires an external access point for Wi-Fi monitoring, and may require advanced configuration knowledge for some features. In 2022, I upgraded to the fastest residential broadband available — 2 Gbps fiber. As we approach the…

NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty Images With the holiday season upon us, many companies are finding ways to take advantage through deals, promotions, or other campaigns. OpenAI has found a way to participate with its “12 days of OpenAI” event series. On Wednesday, OpenAI announced via an X post that starting on Dec. 5, the company would host 12 days of live streams and release “a bunch of new things, big and small,” according to the post.  Also: I’m…

A large television can serve as a centerpiece in any home, and if you’re looking for an 85-inch television, you’re in luck: that’s the size where TV displays start to become truly impressive — a centerpiece that makes you stop and pay attention. Also: The best TVs of 2024 Whether you need a new TV for movie night, a set to cheer on your favorite team, a showcase for the latest gaming technology, or an all-around…

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…

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…

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…