6 MacOS settings I immediately change on every new Mac – and why

6 MacOS settings I immediately change on every new Mac – and why

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET key takeaways MacOS can be made even more efficient. These simple configurations can make a big impact. Only one option requires the purchase of an app. I use my MacBook Pro every day. There are several must-use apps I work with when…

Samsung Wallet just got a travel feature that I hope Google Wallet copies ASAP

Samsung Wallet just got a travel feature that I hope Google Wallet copies ASAP

Samsung / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Samsung’s Trips feature builds an itinerary from wallet entries. The feature is exclusive to Galaxy users. Google Wallet is missing a similar option to organize your trip. Samsung Wallet just dropped a major feature that’ll…

I tried this Bluetti power station with wheels – now every other charger feels outdated

I tried this Bluetti power station with wheels – now every other charger feels outdated

pros and cons Pros The wheels make moving this a breeze on flat ground An all-purpose unit that’s great for home backup, camping, RV use, and more. Competitively priced. Cons Can be heavy if you need to lift or carry it Charging can take longer, depending on the output mode. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a…

This LG portable projector comes with a free soundbar – and we highly recommend it

This LG portable projector comes with a free soundbar – and we highly recommend it

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The LG CineBeam Q is a compact, lightweight projector that is as at home in your living room as it is on the go. With a max screen size of 120 inches, you can set up a custom cinema experience in your house or backyard….

Drizzle on top: a new high-end dog food brand is coming for the 1%

Drizzle on top: a new high-end dog food brand is coming for the 1%

The pet food aisle has never been more crowded, which is exactly why Hillary Coles says she was skeptical when Atomic Labs came calling. “I had the same reaction you did,” Coles told me on a call Monday afternoon, a day before her new company, Golden Child, opened for business. “Surely that can’t be what…

India’s Snabbit closes $56M round as investor interest in on-demand home services heats up

India’s Snabbit closes $56M round as investor interest in on-demand home services heats up

Snabbit, an Indian on-demand home services startup, has closed a $56 million funding round, confirming TechCrunch’s earlier report. Co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments’ Unicorn Growth Fund, and Bertelsmann India Investments, the company’s Series D round values the Bengaluru-based startup at around $350 million, according to a person familiar with the matter….

GitHub Copilot shifts to usage-based pricing June 1 – why that’s no surprise

GitHub Copilot shifts to usage-based pricing June 1 – why that’s no surprise

asbe/ iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways GitHub shifts pricing for its flagship Copilot service. Under the new AI Credit approach, if you run out of credits, you can’t use the service. Users who expect to see far higher prices already hate…

My 5 favorite open source operating systems that aren’t Linux

My 5 favorite open source operating systems that aren’t Linux

picture alliance / Contributor/ picture alliance via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Although Linux is the king of open-source OSes, there are options. Here you’ll find a few open-source OSes to toy around with. Don’t expect any of these to be viable options for daily…

77% of IT managers say their AI agents are out of control – 5 ways to rein in yours

77% of IT managers say their AI agents are out of control – 5 ways to rein in yours

J Studios/ DigitalVision via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Only 23% of IT managers have complete control over their agents. A majority say security guardrails will be inadequate within the next six months. Agent management needs to be a ‘first-class discipline.’ AI agents — so easy to…