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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…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The 2024 Mac Mini is considerably smaller and faster, has two USB-C ports on the front, and upgrades the base RAM from 8GB to 16GB, all while staying at the $599 starting price. While you could pair this compact computer with Apple’s premium — albeit high-priced — accessories, one of the best things about the Mac Mini is that you can pair it with any monitor, mouse, or keyboard you want. The…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The M4 MacBook Pro starts at $1,599 and features improvements in the most subtle places. Upgrades to graphical performance, battery life, and transfer speeds are the most notable. Be prepared to overpay for almost every spec bump. more buying choices I’ve been using the M4 MacBook Pro for about a week now, and it’s the most boringly awesome device I’ve tested this year. Without making my 14-inch M1 MacBook Pro jealous, the…

Amazon Since debuting in 2022, Amazon’s drone delivery program has delivered thousands of household items, tech supplies, and everyday essentials in an hour or less. Now, customers in the West Valley area of Phoenix are eligible for Prime Air. Also: The best drones of 2024: Expert tested In a post this week, Amazon announced the expansion of its drone delivery service to a new service area. If you live near the Tolleson, Arizona delivery site,…

TLS adoption has grown rapidly, with nearly 100% of website connections now delivered over HTTPS. Now, firewalls must do more than simply block threats—they need to provide advanced decryption capabilities to detect hidden dangers, while maintaining performance, all without compromising the speed of business operations. Security shouldn’t come at the cost of performance Many firewalls slow down significantly when advanced security features like Layer 7 inspection and TLS decryption are enabled. Deep packet inspection—essential for…

It depends, but you usually don’t need to empty the dustbin after each use. Many robot vacuums can self-empty at their docking station, so you don’t have to clean the actual robot.  Self-emptying robot vacuums can collect anywhere from 30 to 60 days’ worth of dust and allergens, which makes cleaning a breeze.  Other robot vacuums don’t offer self-emptying features but are more affordable. Depending on how much dust and pet hair is on your…

The iPad remains the gold standard for tablets because of its wide array of quality apps and content, as well as its integration with other products within the Apple ecosystem. Apple added three new iPad models to its lineup this year: the sixth-generation iPad Air, the seventh-generation iPad Pro, and the seventh-generation iPad Mini.  Also: The best Black Friday tablet deals live now What is the best iPad right now?  At ZDNET, we’ve tested every…

When ChatGPT launched in late 2022, the AI chatbot soared in popularity because people were amazed at its ability to respond to any question with conversational and concise answers. However, ChatGPT lacked one major feature — access to current information. AI-powered search engines emerged to fill that gap. Also: The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT and alternatives Within months of ChatGPT launching, major search engines, including Google and Bing, infused generative AI (gen AI) into their…