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So many button batteries I've tested have hidden dangers - but this brand gets it right

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Button cell battery ingestion leads to thousands of injuries - and even deaths - in the US each year. Here's the only brand I trust now.

Sunday, Dec 14

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20+ useful Roku shortcuts and menus that every user should know about (and how to access them)

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You're not using your Roku system to its full potential. These secret menus, settings, and hacks will unlock that for you.

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The 5 most innovative tech products that surprised us this year (including a first for robot vacs)

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From AI glasses with digital overlays to robot vacuums that can pick up your leftover laundry, here are ZDNET's Breakthrough Award winners for 2025.

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Stop using your router's USB port - what PC experts recommend instead

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Don't rely on your router's USB port; it's unreliable and potentially vulnerable to malware.

Saturday, Dec 13

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How to install and configure Claude Code, step by step

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Curious about Anthropic's AI coding tool but unsure where to begin? My walkthrough covers pricing, installation, authorization, and project initialization so developers can get up and running smoothly.

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The 9 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2025 (and they don't include AirTags)

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These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this year.

How I use AI to bring my kid's art to life - and why it's a fun learning opportunity

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I want to introduce my kid to AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Sora, but without turning it into a shortcut or replacing her imagination.

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The best iPad Air cases of 2025: Expert tested

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If you gift an iPad this holiday season, don't forget a case. Discover our favorite iPad Air cases from brands including Apple, Burga, and Logitech.

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You can save over $250 on this OnePlus Pad 3 bundle - here's how to qualify

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OnePlus' latest flagship is one of the year's most compelling Android tablets. As part of a new deal, you'll also receive two free gifts.

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Should you ever turn off Windows Security? It's tricky, but here's my rule of thumb

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There are some situations where you might want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security tool. I'll show you how to do it safely.

Friday, Dec 12

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I'm a shopping editor, and this is the No. 1 reason I prefer Best Buy over Amazon for tech purchases

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Jeff Bezos doesn't care about you like the Geek Squad does. Best Buy just price-matched my Cyber Monday purchase in under 5 minutes.

Best Buy is selling Meta Ray-Ban glasses for $70 off - these sizes and frames included

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The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are on sale during Best Buy's 3-day event, just in time to upgrade your eyewear.

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The Oura Ring 4 Ceramic is a status symbol and a health tracker all in one

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The smart ring is $75 off at Best Buy right now. Here's why it's a good buy.

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How I download YouTube videos for free - 2 easy and reliable methods to do it

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You can download YouTube videos to watch at any time - even without a Premium subscription. Here's how I do it.

I compared 5G network signals of Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T on a road trip - here's who wins

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Between the three biggest mobile carriers, here's which one delivers the best (and most consistent) network signal.

I tested GPT-5.2 and the AI model's mixed results raise tough questions

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Subjected to my battery of 10 text tests and 4 image challenges, OpenAI's latest model barely edged out GPT-5.1. What are Plus subscribers actually paying for?

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Opera's Neon AI browser now available for $20/month - packed with these power user features

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The tool is built for AI power users and allows access to a handful of frontier models. It also comes with security risks.

Holiday shopping for refurbished tech? Test and buy it from Back Market's store - but hurry

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You can see, touch, and test used tech before buying, but act fast - Back Market's pop-up store closes next week.

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AI could finally pay off for businesses in 2026 - thanks to this, experts say

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If you've been waiting for AI promises to materialize, 2026 may be your year -- and this unexpected element could be the key.

Your earbuds can translate 70 languages in real-time now, thanks to Gemini

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Android users can hear live translations in more than 70 languages, with Gemini preserving the speaker's tone and cadence.

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This anti-theft tech bag foiled a pickpocket attempt live - here's how it did it

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This bag saved me from potentially losing access to my phone and passport on the last leg of a trip.

The 8 gifts I'd give to my cool techie friends this holiday season

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Give them tech they'll actually use this year.

Save on refurbished iPhones at Back Market - no trade-in required

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Back Market is offering discounts of up to $500 on refurbished iPhone models, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max and more. And if you have a qualifying trade-in, you can save even more.

You can buy the 77-inch LG B5 OLED for 50% off right now, and I highly recommend it

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The LG B5 is a more budget-friendly OLED TV than the brand's flagship lineup, and right now at Best Buy, you can save even more.

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Weaponized AI risk is 'high,' warns OpenAI - here's the plan to stop it

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OpenAI is focused on assessing when AI models are sufficiently capable to either help or hinder defenders, and on safeguarding its own models against cybercriminal abuse.

One of the most durable power banks I've traveled with is also one of the slimmest

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The outdoors can be challenging for power banks, but this one by Nitecore is built to withstand the elements.

How to clear your iPad cache (and wipe out lag for good)

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If your iPad is feeling slow, here's a 30-second routine that can help boost speed and free up storage space.

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AI is already part of Linux's plumbing - whether developers like it or not

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AI is quietly doing some of Linux's dirtiest work, but not everyone is comfortable with it.

How to clear your Roku TV cache (and make the system run like new again)

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Too much cached data can make your Roku system lag and stutter. Here's how to quickly put an end to it.