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David Gewirtz warps space/time with neat hacks, cool do-it-yourself projects, business survival tips, and commentary that peels paint.

David Gewirtz

In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing. David is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.

Latest Posts

Surfshark VPN review: Unlimited connections make it a solid value pick

We tested connections to every continent except Antarctica. As VPNs go, you could do a lot worse than Surfshark. Read on to learn why.

February 20, 2023 by David Gewirtz in VPN

6 things ChatGPT can't do (and another 20 it refuses to do)

Is ChatGPT biased? Here's why it won't discuss politics or respond to these 20 controversial questions.

February 16, 2023 by David Gewirtz in AI & Robotics

I used ChatGPT to rewrite my text in the style of Shakespeare, C3PO, and Harry Potter

Is this a useful feature or a parlor trick? Either way, here's how to engineer prompts to transform any text via ChatGPT.

February 13, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence

NordVPN vs. Surfshark: Which VPN is better for you?

We subject VPN providers Surfshark and NordVPN to the unyielding eye of our intrepid review team. If you're trying to decide between these two popular services, we have some suggestions.

February 13, 2023 by David Gewirtz in VPN

I'm using ChatGPT to help me fix code faster, but at what cost?

ChatGPT certainly saves me time, but does that make up for what's lost in the process?

February 12, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence

The top network-attached storage devices (and should you build your own?)

The best network-attached storage machines feature easy to use interfaces, fast performance, and excellent app availability.

February 9, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Storage

I asked ChatGPT to write a WordPress plugin I needed. It did it in less than 5 minutes

I wrote a short description of what I needed and ChatGPT wrote the whole thing: user interface, logic, and all.

February 6, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence

7 fixes for missing Slack notifications on MacOS

We explore the reasons Slack might not notify you, and how you can fix it. If that's what you really want to do…

January 25, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Collaboration

4 ways Windows people get MacOS wrong

MacOS is often misunderstood by users coming from other operating systems. Here are four things you need to know if you're considering making the switch.

January 24, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Mac OS

How to stop spam texts on your iPhone in 3 easy steps

It really only takes one minute to remove iPhone's most annoying annoyances: spam text messages. Here's how you can stop them once and for all.

January 20, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Productivity

11 robot toys that make great gifts

If you want to spark the imagination of your kids and help them hone tech skills they'll need as adults, check out this list of our favorite tech toys.

January 19, 2023 by David Gewirtz in AI & Robotics

What is the best gaming VPN, and why does ping speed matter?

Are you a casual gamer or Twitch viewer seeking secure and fast ways to enjoy gaming? The best gaming VPNs offer easy-to-use apps, quick connection speeds, and work on multiple platforms.

January 17, 2023 by David Gewirtz in VPN

What are the best email hosting services and do they protect data?

The best email hosting services provide a professional email address with generous storage, spam protection, and other nifty features.

January 16, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Services & Software

Using a VPN to torrent is a no-brainer and legal gray area, so which is best?

There can be legal issues with torrenting and P2P file sharing, but for legitimate users, these torrenting VPNs are best for supporting secure downloads.

January 16, 2023 by David Gewirtz in VPN

Unblock streaming services and secure your downloads with these Windows VPNs

When you're looking for the best VPN for your Windows PC, everything from server count to the ability to unblock streaming services to security, matters. Here are some of the top VPNs for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.

January 13, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Security