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The new Apple Watch is filled with settings and tweaks to control the experience. These seven will help you get more out of your new watch.

published 3 days ago by Kevin Tofel

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Data breaches, hacks, and vulnerable software makes it easier than ever for a hacker to get access to your data. These simple steps can help mitigate it happening in the first place.

published 3 days ago by Zack Whittaker

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Some lucky folks are about to get their Apple Watch, and will need apps to put it to good use. These apps will make you more productive with a glance at the wrist.

published 3 days ago by James Kendrick

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In a small town in Italy, a huge site dedicated to all things Apple is poised to open its doors. Here's a sneak peek at what's on show.

published April 13, 2015 by Raffaele Mastrolonardo

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Although the Apple Watch doesn't go on sale until April 24, Apple is inviting customers to book in jewellery-style 'fittings' designed to help decide what style, size, and wristbands customers want, and, ultimately, how much money they're willing to hand over.

published April 9, 2015 by Josh Taylor

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With the average American getting nearly $3,000 of their money back from the government many are looking to treat themselves to a new mobile device. Matthew Miller has ten recommendations for you.

published March 26, 2015 by Matthew Miller

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Here's everything you need to know about the Apple Watch, from features to pricing and availability.

published March 9, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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From the stone ages of the Flintstones to the futuristic sky cities of the Jetsons, the smartwatch has been a surprising yet underlying constant in pop culture.

published March 6, 2015 by Rachel King

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Here are five industries that the Apple Watch is going to disrupt. There may be more, but these are the five that are going to feel the entry of the Apple Watch the most.

published March 2, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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Before you sync your iCloud or reinstall your apps, you need to lock down your new iPhone or iPad. Here are the important tweaks you need to protect your privacy.

published February 25, 2015 by Zack Whittaker

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Apple's next-generation mobile software is expected to land on iPhones and iPads later this year in a widely anticipated public beta. Here's what we hope to see.

published February 24, 2015 by Zack Whittaker

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We asked Siri and Cortana the same questions to see whether the Apple -- or Microsoft -- personal assistant gave the best answer to our questions for work and leisure.

published February 19, 2015 by Eileen Brown

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Apple's latest iPhones still miss out on all-day battery life. But by tweaking its software, you can greatly improve your iPhone's battery. Now updated for iOS 8.2, here's how.

published February 18, 2015 by Zack Whittaker

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Here are five ways to secure the data on your Mac using both built-in tools and third-party utilities. All of these are robust tools that can thwart both casual snoopers and hardcore hackers. And on top of that, they won't cost you a dime.

published February 17, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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Here's my list of must-have accessories for this popular mobile notebook. All of these are products that I rely on daily to get my work done, and all have been field tested for durability and reliability.

published February 13, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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If you ever need to stop iOS devices from accessing your Wi-Fi, an Apple flaw will help you out.

published September 20, 2012 by Josh Taylor

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The products, the leaders, the rivals, the roadmaps: ZDNet's 'Hot Topics' webcast delivers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing these three technology giants. Join host Jonas Tichenor, ZDNet Editor Andrew Nusca, as well as CNET's Dan Farber and Josh Lowensohn for an in-depth look at who may be standing out among the big three.

published April 18, 2012 by ZDNet Staff

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The new Apple iPad went on sale today in retail stores around the country to a flood of enthusiasm, singing, chanting and dancing. Nerdcam was there to catch the Apple antics on camera.

published March 15, 2012 by Luke Hopewell

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Apple used the iPad 3 — sorry, the iPad HD — no, pardon me, the "new iPad" announcement this week to update its Siri product with better international language support. We turned Japanese to find out whether the service is up to scratch.

published March 8, 2012 by Luke Hopewell

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To help Apple show off its new iPad's high-resolution gaming capabilities, developers from Namco and Epic Games demo their latest games. Software maker Autodesk also reveals a new drawing app for the device called SketchBook Ink.

published March 7, 2012 by ZDNet Staff

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Apple's Philip Schiller shows off new apps designed specifically for the iPad. The apps revealed include a new Garage Band and iMovie.

published March 7, 2012 by ZDNet Staff

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Apple's Tim Cook and Philip Schiller unveil the company's newest iPad. The device powered by A5X chip, offers a higher-resolution Retina Display, longer battery life, plus 4G LTE. The pricing starts at $499 for a 16GB Wi-Fi model and 4G starting at $629.

published March 7, 2012 by ZDNet Staff

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Apple's Tim Cook and Eddy Cue show off the company's new Apple TV streaming video box. The new hardware has several updated features, including 1,080-pixel resolution for movies and TV shows and a redesigned user interface. The box will be available on March 16 for $99.

published March 7, 2012 by ZDNet Staff

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Microsoft has had over 1 million downloads of its Windows 8 Consumer Preview in just one day, Redmond says. But why should Windows users have all the fun? Today, we'll show you how to install it if you're a Mac user.

published March 1, 2012 by Luke Hopewell

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Thin ultrabooks and bring-your-own-device-friendly workplaces are enjoying a simultaneous rise in popularity right now. Today, we show you how to make your own laptop stand for your desk in five minutes, for less than a dollar.

published February 23, 2012 by Luke Hopewell

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Another smart-looking competitor to Siri's voice throne has exploded onto iOS and Android this week. It's called Evi, and today we're looking at whether it has the goods to take down the reigning Apple champ.

published January 26, 2012 by Luke Hopewell

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At an Apple press event in New York City, executives from the company announce a new initiative to reinvent textbooks. The new software will attempt to unify online databases and the printed word into a single tool for students.

published January 19, 2012 by ZDNet Staff

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Apple's Siri set the pace for voice control on smartphones last year, and competitors are now coming out of the woodwork to challenge Apple's new yardstick. Can Ziggy for the Windows Phone 7 usurp the voice throne?

published January 12, 2012 by Luke Hopewell

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You could say it is a bad week when you're forced to bring down email and online services as well as reset the passwords of 60,000 customers.

published December 12, 2011 by Josh Taylor

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The holidays have come around again, and that means finding ways to entertain yourself. How about a game of high-tech hide and seek with your friends? Nerdcam shows you how.

published December 12, 2011 by Luke Hopewell

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Apple's latest iMac combines an outstanding 5K display with enhanced performance to provide an impressive all-in-one workstation for video and graphics applications. Internal upgrade options are limited, but the price is currently unmatched by any of Apple's rivals.

published December 10, 2014 by Cliff Joseph

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The iPad Air 2's performance enhancements will appeal to those who run graphically demanding apps, although Apple's quest for thinness comes at the cost of reduced battery capacity. Last year's iPad Air remains a good option, but the Air 2 will be the power user's choice.

published November 3, 2014 by Charles McLellan

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The iPhone 6 Plus delivers better battery life than the smaller iPhone 6, along with superb design and solid build quality. If money were no object, we'd choose the 5.5-inch model over its 4.7-inch sibling.

published October 28, 2014 by Sandra Vogel

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Need an anti-spying solution designed to lock down your messages and protect your privacy? One smartphone case maker promises as much, but only proves a fraction of its claims.

published October 24, 2014 by Zack Whittaker

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The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and iOS 8 offer enough new functionality to entice existing iPhone owners to invest in an upgrade, and there's plenty to attract converts to the iPhone ecosystem too.

published October 9, 2014 by Sandra Vogel

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Apple's large-format tablet is thinner, lighter and faster than ever, and delivers good battery life. We'd like to see the biometric home button and a wi-fi upgrade as soon as possible, but it's still a high-quality, if premium-priced, device.

published November 12, 2013 by Charles McLellan

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If you're an existing iPhone user and weren't tempted by the iPhone 5, then the colourful 5c is worth considering as an upgrade. However, iPhone 5 owners should think carefully: there's very little difference between the core specifications of the two handsets, and iOS 7 is just a download away.

published September 24, 2013 by Sandra Vogel

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The 2013 13-inch MacBook Air has enough internal improvements to make it one of the most desirable ultraportable notebooks on the market. It may lack an ultra-high-resolution display and touchscreen functionality, but there's little else to fault it.

published July 3, 2013 by Charles McLellan

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After a week of using Office 2013 we're pleasantly surprised. The changes Microsoft has made to support Windows 8 — and specifically Windows 8 tablets — are logical, and they work well with more traditional ways of using Office.

published July 16, 2012 by Simon Bisson

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The AirStation 1750 is a decent router with a solid, if uninspiring, feature set and good compatibility with existing wireless devices. However, its impressive 802.11ac performance shows that this is a new technology worth keeping an eye on.

published June 18, 2012 by Kelvyn Taylor

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The XR-4000 is a very flexible, configurable and manageable Wi-Fi array that provides a compelling alternative to traditional solutions. Xirrus's modular architecture and pricing allows businesses to cater for their current requirements while retaining a clear upgrade path.

published January 16, 2012 by Charles McLellan

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Diskeeper's easy-to-deploy defragmentation tool requires little management to keep virtual machine storage in tip-top condition, without adversely affecting the activities of other VMs on the same hypervisor or storage network.

published November 8, 2011 by Alan Stevens

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ZyXEL's NWA3160-N is a very flexible 802.11n access point that's capable of performing all the roles required in a managed wireless LAN, making it a very cost-effective choice.

published July 11, 2011 by Kelvyn Taylor

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A comprehensive endpoint management suite, ZENworks 11 can manage a mix of Windows and Linux systems from a single console using just one client agent. It takes time to deploy, but once up and running is easy to use.

published March 17, 2011 by Alan Stevens

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Priced to attract smaller businesses needing simple network management capabilities, the DES-1100-24 is a decent, if fairly basic, smart switch with a couple of interesting features.

published January 18, 2011 by Kelvyn Taylor

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