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ZDNET The idea of querying a remote LLM makes my spine tingle — and not in a good way. When I need to do a spot of research via AI, I opt for a local LLM, such as Ollama. If you haven’t yet installed Ollama, you can read about it my guide on how to install an LLM on MacOS (and why you should). You can also install Ollama on Linux and Windows, and, given that…

DJI Mic Mini (left), DJI Mic 2 (right) David Gewirtz/ZDNET I am a big fan of ecosystems when it comes to electronic devices. Ecosystems let devices work together easily. When it comes to digital devices, especially for video production, there are three main ecosystems I’ve adopted: Apple, Edelkrone (for robotic motion control), and DJI (for drones, mics, and cameras). In this article, I’ll focus on DJI and how its devices work well together, and with…

Yosi Azwan/Getty Images Before we get into this, I want to be clear: Using the command line is not a requirement for using Linux. I mention this because the idea of typing commands tends to scare off new users and my goal — for years — has been to introduce people to the open source operating system. That said, there are certain Linux commands that I can count on to use every single day. Those…

IDC data shows single-digit percentages as well: In the third quarter of 2024 (the most recent quarter IDC has data for), Wi-Fi 7 made up only about 5% of the enterprise class dependent access point (AP) revenue, according to Brandon Butler, senior research manager for enterprise networks at IDC. The outlook for Wi-Fi 7 in 2025 While 2024 may well have been the breakout year for the technology, with the first official certification and consumer…

ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways SDesk is available now, free of charge, and you can install it on as many computers as you need. SDesk is a fast and dependable Linux distribution with a user interface that anyone will be instantly familiar with. I experienced some minor issues during my setup, which were simple to resolve. I wouldn’t normally suggest an Arch-based Linux distribution for new users, but every so often, I come across one that…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The iPad Mini 7 is now available for $500. The compact iPad Mini 7 has gone everywhere with me this past week, fitting easily into bags and purses without weighing them down. Aside from the more powerful A17 Pro chip, the iPad Mini 7 isn’t much of an upgrade (especially for 6th-gen users), plus its display tops out at 60Hz. more buying choices I’ve used many tablets but never considered getting an…

A recent survey of cybersecurity professionals indicates that 81% of organizations are turning to zero trust as the foundation of their cybersecurity strategies. With growing concerns over advanced threats, VPN security issues, network complexity, and adversarial AI, enterprises are showing increased interest in a zero trust approach to security and moving away from firewall-and-VPN based architecture. This shift highlights the proactive measures businesses are taking to protect themselves from cyberthreats. 62% of organizations are planning…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung just announced the latest generation of Galaxy smartphones. Along with the new lineup comes new software. One UI 7 is now available for public download, and older compatible Samsung devices can also use the latest software. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra, AI features, and more It’s unclear when older Galaxy devices will receive the update, but the S23 and S24 series phones will likely receive it shortly after…

ZDNET Open-source and artificial intelligence (AI) developers and leaders agree that open-source AI is important. Despite the best efforts of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) to create an open-source AI definition (OSAID), there is still much disagreement on what should and shouldn’t be included in an OSAID. Springing from this disagreement, the newly formed Open Source Alliance (OSA) has released its take on OSAID: the Open Weight Definition (OWD). The OWD is a new framework that balances closed and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways JMGO’s N1S Ultimate 4K projector is available now for $2,099 at Amazon. It features astounding color and brightness, and is particularly portable. The case won’t win any durability awards, and it needs a soundbar to really sound cinematic. more buying choices Last September, laser TV manufacturer JMGO released its 2024 flagship model, the N1S Ultimate 4K — the third in the N1 series. It comes with several upgrades from previous models, which you’ll…