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Nodus Shell Case II for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Stylish leather with strong magnetic mount option
One thing I love about using an iPhone is the number of excellent case options. Nodus offers elegant Italian leather options and its latest cases offer good protection, great looks, and a reliable minimalist mounting solution.
NexDock 2 hands-on: Work anywhere with your Samsung smartphone
Working anywhere and at any time is the focus of Samsung DeX on a Galaxy phone. However, that experience requires an external display, keyboard, and mouse. Thankfully, the NexDock 2 gets us closer to the reality of having a secure, single device power all of our computing experiences.
Nano Comes to Life, book review: Small steps towards a giant leap
Oxford academic Sonia Contera explores developments in nanotechnology that might finally deliver the long-held dream of much better cures and more personalised medicine.
Nomad releases Moment lens compatible Rugged cases for Apple iPhone 11 and Google Pixel 4
Nomad makes some fantastic Horween leather cases designed to protect your phone in style while Moment has lenses to take your camera experience to the next level. The combination of both results in the best cases for smartphones.
Defending democracy in a post-truth world filled with AI, VR and deepfakes
Samuel Woolley's The Reality Game documents an online world awash with alternative facts, deepfakes and other digitally disseminated disinformation, and explores how to limit the damage in the future.
Moto G8 Plus, Asus ZenBook Flip, Dell workstation, Samsung tablet and more: ZDNet's reviews of the month
From budget smartphones to rugged devices and onto wireless earbuds, here's the kit we got our hands on in January.
OnePlus 7T Pro, long-term test: An upgrade dilemma
With only incremental updates over the excellent OnePlus 7 Pro, the 7T Pro model may not offer enough to tempt users to upgrade.
The best cheap phones you can buy in 2020: Flagship features for any budget
Are you balking at the prices of the latest Apple and Samsung flagships? Consider one of these affordable alternatives. From $400 right down to free, our picks even include a phone with a stylus and one with triple rear cameras. Sorry, no 5G.
Moto G8 Plus, Asus ZenBook Flip, Dell workstation, Samsung tablet and more: ZDNet's reviews of the month
From budget smartphones to rugged devices and onto wireless earbuds, here's the kit we got our hands on in January.
Microsoft Surface Pro X, OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren, LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen, and more: Reviews round-up
From Microsoft's latest Surface device to a Star Wars special edition of Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus, here's the hardware we tested in December.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Star Wars Special Edition hands-on: in pictures
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus is one of the best smartphones available today. With the release of the new Star Wars Rise of Skywalker movie, Samsung released a themed device with hardware and software elements depicting Kylo Ren in various ways.
Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch), Panasonic Toughbook 55, Huawei Nova 5T, Amazon Echo Buds, and more: Reviews round-up
From Apple's latest version of its pro-level laptop to Amazon's entrance into the wireless earbuds market, here's the kit we got out hands on in November.
UAG straps for Samsung Galaxy Watch models: Nylon and leather stylish options
Samsung's line of Galaxy Watches support quick release band options and the excellent case maker, UAG, just released three strap options for several models.
Tech21 Studio Colour case and screen protector for Pixel 4: Thin protection for Google's small phone
The Google Pixel 4 is the latest small flagship that boasts one of the best cameras on a phone. Tech21 has a few products available to help protect your investment.
Totallee thin cases for the Pixel 4 and iPhone 11 Pro: Attractive minimalist cases protect from scratches
It seems just about everyone uses a case on their phone today, but sometimes you don't want to be bothered by the bulk, Totallee makes some of the thinnest minimalist cases today and recently launched new colors for the Pixel 4 and iPhone 11 Pro.
UAG Civilian series for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Stylish drop protection for your expensive smartphone
UAG has been making rugged smartphone cases for years, but this season launched its new Civilian series. The iPhone 11 Pro case is attractive while offering solid drop protection for your $1,000 phone.
Samsung Galaxy Fold, Google Pixel 4, OnePlus 7T, Apple Watch Series 5, and more: Reviews round-up
From folding smartphones to Google's new devices and the latest e-readers, here's the hardware we tested in October.
Totallee Pixel 4 transparent case and glass screen protector: Stop scratches with minimal added weight
Totallee is known for creating ultra thin and light weight cases for smartphones. Its latest transparent case for the Google Pixel 4 lets you enjoy the color of your phone while preventing scratches and damage from bumps.
Case-Mate for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Stylish protection for your expensive smartphone
One of the more popular case brands I see at carrier stores and covering phones during my commute is Case-Mate. The company recently released a host of stylish options, some with 10 foot drop protection, and I tested out four of them over the past month.
Smartish cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Five affordable styles with wallet and grip enhancement
Smartish is known for offering low cost cases for smartphones with elements of customization and recently launched five new styles for the new Apple iPhone 11 Pro.
Totallee slim cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Ultra thin scratch protection
The Totallee cases aren't going to do much to protect your iPhone if you drop it, but the cases are designed to prevent scratches and improve your ability to hold onto your phone.
Caudabe cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Minimalist cases with stylish limited protection
While cases with drop protection ratings are nice to have for protecting your expensive iPhone, it's also nice to have sleek cases that help you hold the phone while also protecting it from scratches. Caudabe has been one of my favorite minimalist case brands and I recently tested out four of its models.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and more: Reviews round-up
From Apple's new iPhones to leading-edge laptops and an electric bike, here's the kit we reviewed in September.
Video: ioSafe rugged storage demo
ioSafe's CEO Robb Moore visited ZDNet UK's offices to show off the company's fireproof, waterproof, shockproof, crushproof and theftproof external hard drives and SSDs
The future of the desktop: webinar
Check out ZDNet Australia's webinar on the future of the desktop.
The desktop of tomorrow: conference watch
In this live panel, we look at some of the latest developments in the evolution of the desktop: what they bring to businesses, and where it is all heading.
Dell Latitude E4300
Dell's Latitude E4300 shares many of the exciting features of its larger siblings, but also sacrifices a lot in exchange for portability.
T-Mobile's G1 brings Android to the UK
More than just another mobile operating system, Android is Google's spearhead onto phones. Charles McLellan finds it fast, fun and full of good ideas
Is desktop security broken beyond repair?
At the AusCERT 2007 conference in Queensland last week, keynote speaker Ivan Krstić, who is the director of security architecture for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project, told attendees that desktop security was fundamentally broken. We asked several security experts who attended the conference if they agreed and how the problem could be fixed.
Sticky keys mean one-fingered ctrl-alt-del
Vista has a feature called sticky keys, which is enabled by quickly pressing the shift key five times. While sticky keys are active, Windows will pretend consecutive key presses happen simultaneously.
Vista ShadowCopy forgives unwise edits
If you start editing a document and then, after making numerous changes and saving the changes, you realise you shouldn't have made the changes in the first place, ShadowCopy might save the day. In this video we demonstrate how to access a "backup" version of the file that was created by Vista.
Fewer lost files with Vista desktop search
Microsoft has finally integrated a full desktop search facility into Windows, which is designed to ensure you never lose a file again.We spoke to Microsoft Australia's Paul Randle for these tips and tricks.
Video: Michael Dell in Sydney
His name synonymous with the PC industry, Dell was recently in town to meet customers, employees and members of the media.
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