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There are plenty of options outside Apple’s iPad lineup for an affordable and functional tablet you can use for any digital task. Android tablets from Samsung, Amazon, Google, and OnePlus can provide what you need for entertainment, drawing, work, and more. Also: The best cheap tablets If you want to stay in the Android ecosystem for a tablet, you have plenty of options. Whether you need a portable device to replace your laptop for work tasks,…

Andreus/Getty Images Recently, the Linux kernel community was shocked when Greg Kroah-Hartman, a senior Linux kernel leader, announced in a patch that several Russian Linux maintainers had been removed from their roles because of “various compliance requirements.” He added, “They can come back in the future if sufficient documentation is provided.” The Linux community’s reaction can be best summed up as, “Say, what!?“ Also: Open-source AI definition finally gets its first release candidate – and…

Apple’s AirTag is a popular tracking device that’s so mainstream, it’s developed its own set of accessories that rivals even those of the iPhone lineup. From holders and cases to pet collars and specially designed wallets, the AirTag is the king of Bluetooth tracking.  Also: How to find out if an AirTag is tracking you And while you know you can track your keys, wallet, furry friend, and even your child with a handy AirTag, it’s…

I test earbuds for a living. I’m running in busy city streets and parks with them in my ears, playing my favorite songs and podcasts with them in on the subway, working with them in the office, and evaluating them for their performance, connectivity, battery life, comfort, and more.  When I enjoy the sound of the earbuds, can wear them comfortably for the entire workday, or depend on them for my runs, I tell you,…

Your earbuds are likely water-resistant, but they may also be waterproof. To ensure they can withstand bouts in the rain, sweaty workouts, or accidental drops in the pool, you should find their ingress protection (IP) rating. An IP rating consists of two numbers. The first number indicates a product’s ability to avoid damage from solid foreign objects, and the second number indicates a product’s ability to prevent water damage. You want your earbuds to have…

The best tablets have traditionally been a large-screened alternative to smartphones. However, just as the display sizes of phones continue to grow, tablets have seen their screen size increase as well. This is a welcomed trend for those who do a lot of work on a tablet, including students or those who work remotely and want something thin and lightweight but with a large screen.  Also: The best small tablets you can buy Tablets are considered…

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Adam Breeden/ZDNET Say you’re watching an edgy new streaming series and find yourself turning up the volume for every scene where two actors are engaged in a dramatic dialogue. It seems like both characters are whispering — until an explosion happens on screen, and the sound is the opposite, almost deafening. Also: Save up to $600 on this Sony Bravia 7 TV and soundbar bundle at Amazon What’s up with that? It’s not just the imbalanced…

$ ls -ld TOPs-rw-r–r–. 1 jdoe jdoe 9571 Oct 18 12:58 TOPs$ ls -ldh TOPs-rw-r–r–. 1 jdoe jdoe 9.4K Oct 18 12:58 TOPs Viewing file content The cat, head, tail, more and less commands allow you to view the content of text files. The cat command displays the entire file while head and tail display the first and last lines (defaulting to 10). The commands below display only three lines. $ head -3 TZsAfrica/AbidjanAfrica/AccraAfrica/Addis_Ababa$ tail…

Despite the convenience of being able to plan smarter with technology, sometimes the act of writing down your to-do lists, class notes, and random reminders with a pen in a notebook is a more satisfying and productive approach. Studies actually show that physically writing things down helps you remember more information than typing does.  Also: The best tablets we’ve tested As a hybrid option for those who want the best of both worlds, a smart notebook offers a nostalgic…