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Microsoft Were you thinking Microsoft has added AI to virtually its entire software lineup except for Notepad? Well, here comes an update to prove you wrong. Now rolling out to Windows Insiders in Windows 11 is a new Rewrite option for Notepad that promises to spruce up your text with the help of AI. Using an AI model called GPT, Rewrite can revise sentences, modify the tone, or alter the length of your text, explains…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET What’s the deal?  The Ultrahuman Ring Air is at a record-low price right now on QVC’s website, discounted to $280. That’s a $70 discount and a major steal ahead of holiday shopping season. But you’ll need to be speedy if you want to jump on this deal — it’s a one-day deal that will end after Nov. 7.  ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the brand’s first foray into the smart…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is “electronics,” which is not as all-encompassing as some people might think. Also: I changed these 5 TV settings to lower my electric bill. Here’s why they work Appliances (like refrigerators and toaster ovens) are obviously electronic devices, but they’re in a different class from most electronics because…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera is available now on Amazon for $349. This action camera has some of the best stabilization of any action camera on the market. The default settings on the Action 5 Pro aren’t exactly the best for action shots, so you’ll need to customize it before you go out. more buying choices I’ve used GoPro cameras for a very long time. From filming mountain bike rides…

Price: $24 (save $10) As one of our top picks for the best smart notebook, the Rocketbook saves your pages to the accompanying app’s cloud by tapping the included pen on the icon at the bottom to make it easy to find later. In my own testing, I appreciated the different page styles, such as weekly and monthly planners, goal setting, task trackers, an ideas page, dot grids, and lined pages so that I could carry…

Virtual private networks (VPNs) protect your privacy online, whether you’re browsing the internet at home or joining a public Wi-Fi network. VPNs can help you protect any device, including the smartphones and tablets we now use daily to access our social media, email, and banking apps. Also: The best VPNs for Android While no service can guarantee absolute anonymity, you should always choose a reputable VPN service with dedicated Android and iOS apps when you need…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is “electronics,” which is not as all-encompassing as some people might think. Also: I changed these 5 TV settings to lower my electric bill. Here’s why they work Appliances (like refrigerators and toaster ovens) are obviously electronic devices, but they’re in a different class from most electronics because…

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Linux Lite 7.0 is available to download and install for free from the official site. This lightweight Linux distribution comes with everything you need and performs like an absolute champ. The default desktop is a bit bland, but it’s fairly easy to customize. My friend recently wanted to bring an old laptop back to life. Her aging Intel MacBook was no longer supported by Apple, and instead of letting the…

“Using natural language queries, teams can easily clarify the reason behind the alerts that are generated, understand the risk, such as how an attacker could compromise the system, gain step-by-step guidance on how to investigate and respond, and streamline the remediation of issues with syntactically correct code,” Fortinet stated. Fortinet has been adding support for AI-related technology throughout its product portfolio. For example, it recently announced that its FortiGate NGFW now includes real-time inline detection and…