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Best iPad in 2020: Apple's tablet lineup continues to go unmatched
Follow along as we break down each iPad model.
Best GPS sports watches in 2020: Coros, Garmin, Polar, and other smartwatches
While smartwatches often include GPS and can provide casual athletes with all they need, dedicated GPS sports watches track more data and provide much more customization of the information you are provided while working out. Most provide some basic smartphone notifications, but the emphasis is on focused sports tracking.
USB Power Delivery is the fastest way to charge iPhone and Android devices
The latest generation of iPhone and Android hardware supports the fastest charge technologies possible. But don't just use the cable and charger that come in the box.
Zendure Passport II Pro: Fast-charge global travel adapter that's also great for the home office
You might not be doing as much traveling as you once did, but this travel adapter is also great for the office or home office.
I wish I'd found this iPhone accessory years ago
This small, cheap accessory means I'm no longer frustrated with the iPhone I bought.
Independence Day: The best tools for working safely from anywhere
Break free of the office and create for yourself an effective work from home setup that's also great for working when on the road.
Best smartwatches in 2020: Apple and Samsung battle for a spot on your wrist
It's been five years since the first Apple Watch was released, and it is clear that Apple's wearable is the best smartwatch available today. It requires an iPhone, though, so others are better for Android phone owners and those looking for something different.
Great bargain wireless earbuds: Six months later, I knew I'd found a winner
I really only learn about a product after several months use. Partly it's finding bugs. But the bigger question: Is it worth the trouble? After six months of using these earbuds, I have my answer.
Best robot vacuums for the office in 2020: Roborock, ILife, Ecovacs, and more
Have a look at 2020's best robot vacuums -- all tried and tested in my office and home.
Grab 25% off Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac
Parallels Desktop is 14 years old, and to celebrate you can now grab a massive 25 percent off a subscription or upgrade to the latest Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac.
Best password managers for business in 2020: 1Password, Keeper, LastPass, and more
Everyone needs a password manager. It's the only way to maintain unique, hard-to-guess credentials for every secure site you and your team access daily.
Best webcams for remote-working video calls in 2020: Logitech, Meeting Owl, Razer, and more
The pandemic lockdown will leave a legacy of increased remote working, so it's a good time to upgrade your webcam. Here are ten leading contenders.
Boost your IT career with this $35 Cisco training bundle
For $35, you'll get access to 99 hours of top IT instruction.
DarwinMail lifetime subscription deal: Tame your Gmail inbox for just $40
DarwinMail will save you from wasting time drowning in your inbox.
TCL updates the 10 Pro and 10L: Amazon and Best Buy offer 15% discount
TCL recently launched its first TCL-branded phones in the US and to help generate some interest a couple of retailers are offering a nice discount. TCL also updated both phones with enhancements and improvements.
Not every smartphone is made in China: These are some great alternatives
China assembles Apple's iPhone and many other popular smartphones, but lots of great handsets come from other places - including South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and India.
16 email hosting services to choose from
Are you a small business or home office worker ready to graduate from free email offerings, present a professional address, and exert some control over your business communications? Then you'll want to sign up with an email hosting provider.
The best online collaboration tools and apps
For many, working from home has gone from being a dream to a reality. But to stop that turning into a nightmare, teams will need tools to help them collaborate and stay productive while remotely working.
Teleworking? Go over this checklist before setting up a home office
With the scale of the coronavirus (technically known as COVID-19) growing daily, companies, organizations, and individuals are coming up with plans to make working from home easier.
'The latest' is not necessarily 'the best': Older models worth considering
Today's phones are capable of lasting a couple of years without little compromise, and ZDNet found a few select older models that you should consider.
How to turn your iPad into a work computer
Beth Mauder walks you through eight apps you can use to transform your iPad into your everyday work computer. Read more: https://zd.net/2uKt47C
10 apps to turn your iPad into a productivity wonder
The amount of work you can get done on Apple's tablet increases thanks to these apps.
These cool tech gadgets will make 2020 easier and more relaxing
Start your year right with these superb, super-useful tech gadgets that will boost your productivity, and reduce your day-to-day tech stress levels.
Neither the fanciest nor the cheapest: The most useful gadgets of 2019
Usually these end of year gadget listings are dominated by expensive items such as smartphones and monster desktop PCs. This listing is different.
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