The new KDE-branded Slimbook aspires to give KDE fans hardware that runs smoothly out of the box with its software, which doesn’t always happen after replacing a Windows desktop with a Linux distribution. KDE hopes the hardware will open up its software to new users outside its community of developers. See also: The 10 best Windows laptops The KDE Slimbook is available with a 2.3GHz Intel i5 processor, which starts at €729 ($779), while the 2....

I tested 50+ monthly VPNs and found the ones that offer the best value. I looked for affordable prices, fast speeds, robust security features, and good streaming capabilities. Furthermore, I ensured each VPN service comes with a trustworthy money-back guarantee and a reliable support team. Out of all the monthly VPNs I tested, ExpressVPN is my top recommendation. Its fast speeds and reliability make its monthly price great value. In addition, you can try ExpressVPN out risk-free using its monthly subscription since it’s backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee....

This week, Best Buy is promising to have your online orders ready for pick up one hour after you place them. Obviously, that means you’ll need to get out of the house and make a trip to your local brick and mortar, but securing those gifts and saving yourself from anxiously peeking out the window for packages will be worth it. Also: ZDNet’s Jason Cipriani reviews the Apple Watch Series 7 Also: Apple’s 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro: An enterprise buyer’s review Also: GoPro Hero10 Black hands-on: An iconic action camera refined Also: ZDNet’s Jason Cipriani reviews the Apple AirPods Pro Also: Best wireless earbuds 2021: Top choices from industry leaders Also: Best laptops of 2021: Top picks from Lenovo, Apple, Dell, and more Also: Best gaming gifts: Surefire wins for a gamer’s holiday Also: ZDNet’s Matthew Miller reviews the Jabra Elite 85t

Have you thought of gifting a hotel experience anywhere in the world? How about an RV rental that your gift recipient can use for a romantic getaway? You can stretch your money far with these unexpected gifts, or go a more standard route with quality luggage that offers smart organizing solutions or comfortable travel accessories. If you’re looking for a gift for a travel property entrepreneur, there’s an option on this list for them too....

The Ultimate Microsoft Excel Certification Training Bundle Excel is one of the most useful tools at your fingertips, and it’s seldom used to its full potential. This 33-hour course can teach you how to automate your word with macros, perform complex functions, and so much more. Get The Ultimate Microsoft Excel Certification Training Bundle for $10.20 (Reg. $945) with coupon code CMSAVE70. The 2021 Premium Unity Game Developer Certification Bundle Unity and Blender are two tools that are essential to game design, and they also happen to be very hard to learn without guidance....

To stream Super Bowl LVI with a VPN, follow our quick step-by-step guide below: Super Bowl Sunday is slated for Feb. 13th, with kickoff at 6:30 pm EST. If you’re one of the 100 million expected to tune in to the big game, you won’t have a problem finding a TV playing it in the USA. But finding a free live stream online is more difficult — especially if you’re traveling abroad....

In fact, you’re going to need a great VPN to do so since not all VPNs can access FOX Sports. What’s more, many of those that can are too slow for you to properly enjoy your favorite games. To help you out, I’ve tested all major VPNs on the market right now and I’ve listed the top 3 based on speed, reliability, price, user-friendly features, and other perks. My #1 choice is ExpressVPN....

Online safety issues are also common in Georgia (bordering Russia), with web surveillance and cyber threats putting your privacy at risk if you browse without a VPN. My team and I tested over 70 VPNs and found the best ones for Georgia. The shortlisted services have global servers to unblock your favorite international sites, and watch Georgian content like TV Imedi and Rustavi 2 from abroad. With advanced security features, these VPNs also help maintain your online privacy wherever you are....

Keeping your online activity secure can be difficult too, unless you use a VPN. Cyber threats (for example, ransomware attacks) are on the rise, especially when using public WiFi networks. My team and I tested over 80 VPNs and found the best ones for Ireland. Each one offers global servers to unblock shows from around the world, and Irish servers to access local sites. These VPNs have strong security features to protect your online data from snoops too....

A VPN can keep your private information private. VPNs use advanced security features to make sure no one can monitor you online. Plus, if you choose a service with a global server network, your VPN can also give you access to international content that otherwise wouldn’t be available in London. My team and I tested 61 VPNs for London and found the best ones for security and streaming. All of them protect your data with features like military-grade encryption and IP/DNS leak protection....

You should also be wary of the rising cyber threats in Nepal and worldwide — keeping your online activity private and secure is very important. A reliable VPN easily bypasses geo-blocks and lets you access your streaming accounts from anywhere. You need a VPN with advanced security measures to protect your personal data from hackers and snoops, too. My team and I tested 50+ VPNs for Nepal. ExpressVPN is my top recommendation for unblocking Nepali and international content....

Most VPNs are advertised as safe and secure, but not all can deliver on that promise. Some have software vulnerabilities. Others log your data and even share it with third parties or simply excel in other areas other than security. But for worry-free online transactions, you need to make sure you’re using a premium service. A secure VPN encrypts your activities and sensitive banking details so nobody can monitor your online traffic to gain access to your personal information....

Having tested 30 different VPNs, I was able to narrow the pool down to 5, which I think are worth your time. I looked at how fast each VPN was while streaming, as well as how reliable they are at accessing Twitch within private networks. For me, ExpressVPN stands out for its lightning-fast speeds that allow me to stream HD videos without buffering. It’s also packed with robust security features and has a no-logs policy, so I don’t have to worry about anyone spying on my activity....

As 5G networks evolve, we’re told, coverage will branch out from densely populated places to cover wide areas, while use cases such as industrial IoT, C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything), smart agriculture and mobile XR (eXtended Reality) will mature thanks to faster speeds, lower latency and greater reliability. At the same time, the network infrastructure itself will become more sustainable. Yet the current experience of 5G for many people is very different....

A temporary email address allows you to escape spam and ensures your personal data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. We assessed several providers to determine the best temporary email services, and these are our top picks: While using a burner email can help you stay safe online, it is not enough to protect your privacy. We recommend also using other security tools, like a VPN. Sharing your email address with several platforms may seem harmless, but it exposes you to unwanted spam, targeted adverts, and potential vulnerabilities....

And next. To be a tech employee is to be coveted and cosseted. To quit, however, is to be shunned. You are, after all, causing a problem for your bosses – and offering a reflection of their management skills. That, at least, was always my impression. Yet I was recently assaulted by a curiously uplifting tale from, of all curious uplifting companies: Microsoft. Ben Armstrong, group program manager of Microsoft’s Azure Kubernetes Service, was so proud of his company that he had to deposit the story in everyone’s most pride-filled arena: Twitter....

Perlmutter, a US-based supercomputer located at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, entered the June edition of the Top500 list in fifth position, bumping Nvidia’s Selene device to sixth place. At 64.6 petaflops, Perlmutter is the most notable change to the list; it also fared well in the Green500 list, which focuses on the energy efficiency of supercomputers, claiming number six spot thanks to a power efficiency of 25....

If you notice your child has drastic changes in their mood, appetite, or sleeping habits, hides their device, or withdraws from activities they used to enjoy, they may be the target of online bullying. Here are some steps you can take to address the issue: Most importantly, set a positive example for your child and teach them how to be resilient and see themselves in a positive light. They have a lot to be proud of and no one deserves to be the target of online harassment....

Like most autonomous delivery testbeds and deployments, the rollout is decidedly modest, but it could portend a near future in urban and suburban areas. Residents of Mountain View, CA, can now order items through 7-Eleven’s 7NOW delivery app and receive them via Nuro’s autonomous vehicles. The new service will begin with Nuro’s self-driving Priuses and later introduce its R2, the company’s occupantless autonomous delivery vehicles custom built to transport products and goods....

As profound and enlightening as these images are – already giving us a better understanding of the universe – they’re only the beginning of a decades-long journey for the JWST. “We’re making discoveries, and we really haven’t even started trying yet,” NASA Webb deputy program director Eric Smith said to reporters this week. The first pictures, he explained, “were more or less practice runs with the instruments… The promise of this telescope is amazing....