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zdnet.com > article > chrome-browser-new-upgrades-tab-split-view-mode

Your Chrome browser just got three huge upgrades - including a genius tab split-view mode

1+ hour, 10+ min ago  (505+ words) Google just announced a trio of new productivity features for Chrome, all aimed at increasing your productivity. In a surprising departure from the norm these days, none of them use AI. Chrome seems to get new features regularly, but as…...

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zdnet.com > article > new-to-vpns-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-to-use-one-safely

New to VPNs? Everything you need to know about virtual private networks in 2026

10+ hour, 36+ min ago  (1220+ words) Despite pushback from governments worldwide, more and more of us are turning to virtual private network (VPN) services to improve our online privacy." VPNs can seem complicated at first glance, but VPN providers have worked hard to make their software…...

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zdnet.com > article > fire-hd-10-kids-pro-tablet-review

Looking for a kids' tablet? Here's what my family uses (with a free screen repair)

11+ hour, 31+ min ago  (989+ words) What makes a good tablet? It's easy to draw up criteria of features to look for: A fast processor, a user-friendly platform, portability, and battery life, to name a few. What makes a good kids' tablet? Amazon appears to be…...

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zdnet.com > article > best-linux-server-distros-for-your-home-lab

I found the best Linux server distros for your home lab

12+ hour, 36+ min ago  (792+ words) I've had several incarnations of the self-hosted home lab for decades. At one point, I had a small server farm of various machines that were either too old to serve as desktops or that people simply no longer wanted. I'd…...

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zdnet.com > article > ai-agents-are-fast-loose-and-out-of-control-mit-study-find

AI agents are fast, loose and out of control, MIT study finds

13+ hour, 36+ min ago  (1245+ words) Agentic technology is moving fully into the mainstream of artificial intelligence with the announcement this week that OpenAI has hired Peter Steinberg, the creator of the open-source software framework OpenClaw." The OpenClaw software attracted heavy attention last month not only…...

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zdnet.com > article > browser-security-tips-stay-safe

Half of all cyberattacks start in your browser: 10 essential tips for staying safe

19+ hour, 40+ min ago  (1070+ words) Web browsers are among the top targets for today's cybercriminals, playing a role in nearly half of all security incidents, new research reveals. " According to Palo Alto Networks' 2026 Global Incident Response report, an analysis of 750 major cyber incidents recorded last…...

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zdnet.com > article > samsung-unpacked-surprise-announcements-what-to-expect

5 surprise products Samsung could unveil at Unpacked - including an ultra wide phone

1+ day, 9+ min ago  (932+ words) In about a week, Samsung will kick off Unpacked 2026, one of the company's biggest events of the year, showcasing its next wave of devices. The event is scheduled for Feb 25 at 10 am PST / 1 pm EST. While the tech giant hasn't…...

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zdnet.com > home-and-office > work-life > i-tested-chromes-soon-to-be-released-vertical-tab-feature-and-it-makes-the-browser-so-much-better

I tested Chrome's soon-to-be-released vertical tab feature, and it makes the browser so much better

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (423+ words) I've been a fan of vertical tabs for a long time. Vertical tabs make it easier to manage a growing number of tabs, keeping them better organized and visible. Most of my favorite browsers (except for Opera -- are you listening?)…...

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zdnet.com > article > windows-11-network-speed-test

This new Windows 11 taskbar tool lets you test your internet speed in seconds - how to try it

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (420+ words) Running a network speed test is a helpful way to determine if you're getting the speed promised by your internet provider. Normally, you have to trigger such a test by opening your browser and heading to a third-party web page…...

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zdnet.com > article > edge-just-got-a-useful-ai-tool-that-chrome-doesnt-have-heres-how-to-try-it

Edge just got a useful AI tool that Chrome doesn't have - here's how to try it

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (490+ words) How often have you opened a lengthy or complex PDF and just didn't feel like reading the whole thing? Well, now Microsoft Edge will help you cut to the chase with assistance from AI. New with the latest version of…...