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Best mouse in 2020: From SteelSeries to Logitech, the top mice compared
Finding yourself spending more and more time working from your home office? Time to kit it out with quality mice so you can get more work done in less time, and also keep your hands and wrists healthy.
Every new Alexa device from Amazon: Prices, release dates, and how to buy
Amazon announced new Echo devices, Ring cameras, and other Alexa gadgets. Here's all you need to know.
Get a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer for your smartphone for $50
Give your smartphone videos a professional feel with a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer -- now available at a low price.
Lenovo to roll out Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS across nearly 30 ThinkPads, ThinkStations
First, Fedora, and now, Ubuntu Linux. Lenovo is getting serious about the Linux desktop, with support for almost 30 ThinkPads and ThinkStations.
IoT and connected devices: The best thing to happen to home automation, or a frustrating mess?
I love my new home automation system. But it didn't come without pain and frustration.
Upgrade your home office with these affordable smart devices and tech essentials
Use the best smart devices in your home office to boost productivity and make home life more comfortable.
Netgear's BR200 small-business router offers built-in site-to-site VPN
Looking for a high-performance security router for your business? The new Netgear BR200 gives you full control over your network.
Need a fast USB-C to Ethernet adapter? This dongle has you covered
Convert your USB-C port to a 5GBASE-T ports offering up to 5Gbps over existing Cat5e cabling.
Prime Day 2020 starts Oct. 13: Everything we know so far about Amazon's big sale
Amazon's annual sale is coming! Here's what you need to know, plus tips and tricks on how to master Prime Day.
Best 5G smartphones available from US carriers: Galaxy Z Fold 2, Note 20 Ultra, and more
Despite my skepticism, US wireless carriers were able to launch 5G networks in 2019 in three flavors. It's become standard in 2020 for mid-range and flagship phones across all major US wireless carriers and most new phones incorporate 5G technology.
What's inside Gewirtz's home office? 20 years of refinement and evolution
Our resident mad scientist, ZDNet contributor and distinguished lecturer David Gewirtz, shows you his version of a modern-day wizard's tower.
Linux Foundation launches new entry-level IT certification
Like it or not, certifications are important for getting ahead in technology. The Linux Foundation wants to help by launching a new, entry-level certification: The Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA).
Best keyboards in 2020: From mechanical to minimal, the top options compared
Finding yourself spending more time working from your home office? Time to kit it out with quality keyboards so you can get more work done in less time while also keeping your joints -- especially wrists and shoulders -- healthy.
Gateway is back at Walmart: Here are the best laptop deals
Here are some of the best Gateway deals at Walmart. (And, no, the year is not 1998.)
How to save $400+ on a new Series 6 Apple Watch: Get a $20 pulse-ox sensor from Amazon
Is the new pulse oximetry health sensor on the Series 6 Apple Watch worth the spend? We look at a very inexpensive alternative, as well as some reasons it might be worth forking over your hard-earned cash for a new Watch upgrade.
VPN: Your guide to staying safe on the internet
Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet.
Your guide to cloud computing trends
The cloud computing race in 2020 will have a definite multi-cloud spin. Here's a look at how the cloud leaders' latest strategic moves.
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.
