Apple honors 50 students as it expands coding beyond engineers heading into WWDC 2024Exclusive: ZDNET spoke with the winners as well as Apple executive Susan Prescott about this year's Swift Student Challenge.May 6, 2024 by Jason Hiner in Services & Software
5 quick tweaks make your GNOME desktop so much easier to useEvery GNOME user should do these five things to their desktop environment right away. They make a big difference and all can be accomplished in minutes.May 6, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux
Spiral Linux offers a handy tool that can keep you from spiraling if you lose a fileIf you're looking for a version of Linux that not only makes using Linux easy but also offers the necessary tools to keep you safe from data loss, Spiral Linux might be just the ticket.May 6, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux
How to add AppImages to your Linux desktop menu - this tool makes it a snapIf you're a fan of using AppImages on Linux but don't relish having to run them from your file manager, Gear Lever can integrate those apps into your desktop menu.May 6, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux
Nova is my favorite Android home screen launcher - let me show you whyUnlike iOS, Android doesn't limit you to a single default launcher. With 30 options in the Play Store to choose from, why download Nova? Oh, let's count the ways!May 6, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Android
5 great Android home screen launchers you should check out (and why)Android is a flexible mobile operating system that allows you to customize your device, including the home screen launcher.May 3, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Android
ChromeOS finally steals a faster multitasking feature from Windows and MacOSNow rolling out to the Stable channel, ChromeOS M124 kicks in a faster Split Screen setup, smoother video play and gaming, and some tidbits for your mouse.May 3, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Operating Systems
Why the future must be BYO AI: Model lock-in deters users and stifles innovationSay goodbye to restrictive AI models and hello to a future where you choose the intelligence of your devices.May 3, 2024 by Jason Perlow in Artificial Intelligence
Your favorite songs will return to TikTok as Universal settles royalty disputeTikTok has agreed to improve royalties for UMG artists and to remove unauthorized AI copies.May 2, 2024 by Artie Beaty in Social Media
How to mirror your Android phone to a TV - 3 easy waysWant to watch videos or play games from your Android phone or tablet on your TV? You can do that by mirroring your device on your big-screen television.May 2, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Android
Having VPN connection issues? Microsoft warns the April 2024 Windows update is to blameIf you install the latest Windows update, your VPN connections may fail. Microsoft says it's working on a fix.May 2, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows
Move over, Wordle: LinkedIn adds three daily puzzle games - competition optionalProfessional networking gamified? Taking only minutes to play, the games are perfect for a commute or a quick work break.May 2, 2024 by Artie Beaty in Services & Software
5 useful features iOS should steal from AndroidThe iPhone dominates the US market, but Android is the global leader. That means Apple could learn a thing or two from what Google is doing.May 1, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Android
5 features I wish Google would copy from Apple's iOS (as an Android user)Android is a great mobile operating system, but that doesn't mean it can't learn from its competition. Here are five features I would love to see Google take from Apple's mobile OS.May 1, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Android
This terminal app uses AI to help you understand the command lineIf you feel the Linux and MacOS terminals aren't powerful enough, it's time to warp them to the next level.May 1, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux