Kevin Schafer/Getty Images I’ve had a great deal of respect for Zorin OS — and the team behind this Linux distribution — for a very long time. This distro not only looks great, but it’s flexible and offers a Pro version with even more options. Before the release of Zorin OS 17.3, I placed the distribution in my top five options for those looking to migrate from Windows. With the release of 17.3, I’d put…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs through Monday, March 31. Also: Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 Are deals really better during Amazon sales?  Deals on flagship Amazon products are typically the best during Amazon’s own sales. These sales are also a great opportunity to scoop up decent savings across dozens of categories. Keep in mind that you’ll be able to shop at plenty of other…

TCL/ZDNet The Amazon Big Spring Sale is almost over, which means you don’t have much time left to snag great deals on big-screen TVs. Fortunately, the 75-inch TCL Q65 is still $150 off at Amazon — which means you can snag a brand-new, cinema-sized TV for just $550.  Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals live now An updated version of TCL’s mid-range TV, the Q65 offers support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby…

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is in full throttle this weekend, and so are the deals. Sure, MacBooks, Espresso machines, smartwatches, and more are on sale, but so are everyday tech items. Items like security cameras, AirTags, streaming sticks, and more can make quite a dent in your pocket. But thanks to the sale, we are seeing discounts up to 50% off.  Also: The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals live now Powerbanks from Anker, Rocketbooks, Amazon…

ZDNET LibreOffice, the open-source alternative to Microsoft Office, is seeing a serious uptick in downloads (as first reported by Computerworld ) with February’s release of version 25.2. According to the Document Foundation, LibreOffice, which runs on Linux, MacOS, and Windows, now boasts around 200 million worldwide users.   Document Foundation’s Mike Saunders said that the exact number of total users is difficult to pinpoint, as the Foundation does not track users in order to maintain their privacy….

Sandisk/ZDNET Are you a PC gamer who needs a large-capacity storage drive for your game library? Or are you a creative or office professional who needs a large-capacity SSD for important files and projects? Right now, you can grab Sandisk’s Extreme Pro Portable 2TB SSD for yourself or a loved one for around $70 off its original price.  Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live now Sandisk’s range of SSD models is high-quality but…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is regularly priced at $1,500, but right now it’s on sale for $1,100. Narwal’s new flagship robot vacuum and mop has a self-cleaning function, baseboard cleaning, AI-enabled obstacle avoidance, a quiet performance, and even a pet-friendly mode. While it performs very well at cleaning and reaching corners, its roller brush often gets stuck on objects around the floor, demonstrating a lack of obstacle-avoidance features. The…

Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography/Getty Images I’ve been using Linux for a very long time, and from day 1, the terminal window and command-line interface (CLI) have been an integral part of my work. At the same time, I’ve learned that it’s OK to have a bit of fun with the terminal window. Over the years, I’ve done just that. Let me paint a picture. Also: This is the most helpful new Linux tool…