Here’s how to stop handing over your location data to Google. Must read: These three simple tips will keep your iPhone safe from hackers Fire up your browser, and go to Google.com.Click on your profile pic and sign into your account.Click on your profile pic followed by Manage your Google AccountFrom Privacy & Personalization, select Manage your data & personalizationGo to Activity controls and select Manage your activity controlsGo to Web & App Activity and switch the toggle to offOn the screen that follows (a screen explaining the downsides to turning this feature off), click Pause...

“The launch of Steam Deck will be delayed by two months. We’re sorry about this – we did our best to work around the global supply chain issues, but due to material shortages, components aren’t reaching our manufacturing facilities in time for us to meet our initial launch dates,” the company said. Valve said customers would keep their place in the reservation queue, but the window will shift back two months....

We tested Surfshark last year when we were looking to find out which one was the best VPN on the market and found this one was the best value for your money. If you use a lot of devices and need a fair amount of connectivity, this, by far, is the best VPN out there for you. Additionally, Surfshark will include antivirus protection to your VPN for free to keep your devices extra secure....

“If T22 was a strategy of necessity, T25 is a strategy for growth,” Telstra CEO Andy Penn said. But one of the most significant changes to the company has continued to be pushed back – the restructuring of Telstra that was first announced last year. Under the plan, Telstra would break itself into fixed, tower, international, and service entities that sit under a holding company. The service entity would gain the bulk of Telstra, owning its retail business, active electronics and radio access network, spectrum, as well as offering services and products to customers....

“The place that concerns us most as an organisation … don’t read anything into the fact I’m going to mention the word Microsoft, they’re probably a Microsoft-only environment. They don’t have ERPs, CRMs, they are basically a Microsoft-style environment,” said Telstra Enterprise group executive David Burns, who gave a keynote to the Trans Tasman Business Circle. “How do we build [cyber resilience] into the tools of systems and networks that we provide … because I think we could all do the basics, and we should all do the basics but [cyber attackers] are very sophisticated players....

Many budget-friendly prebuilt gaming PCs offer SSD storage for faster boot times and program launching as well as RTX 30 series graphics cards. They also have extra RAM slots and storage drive bays to give you ways to upgrade your gaming PC down the line as your needs change. Also: The best gaming PCs: Top rigs for pros, casual games, and creators To help you find the best cheap gaming PC, I’ve put together a list of the best you can buy....

While none of these products will be capable of 5.1 or 7.1CH audio, you’ll still get top-quality sound with fewer channels; one pick even comes with a subwoofer and satellite speakers to make an affordable home audio system. We’ve chosen some of the best cheap soundbars available after reviewing their features to help you decide which is the best fit for your space and budget. Also: The best soundbars: Turn it up...

But investing in a webcam doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune. We have the best cheap webcams for your home or office, offering the best performance at the best price. Also: What are the best standing desks, and how often should you stand? Now, all you need to accompany your webcam is a computer. For shopping ideas, check out our picks for the best computers, best laptops, and the best Macs!...

Research shows that having plants around the home and office significantly improves people’s moods and reduces the likelihood of stress-related depression. You don’t need a green thumb to keep a plant alive, because many indoor plants are low-maintenance. We’ve rounded up the best indoor plants for your office, whether you need one that’s easy to water, non-toxic to pets, or bright enough to boost your mood during lulls in the work day....

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We had the opportunity to personally test some of today’s best travel backpacks, in addition to reviewing top picks on the market, researching thousands of real user reviews. According to ZDNET experts, these are the best travel backpacks for your next trip. Also: These travel pillows actually let you catch some Zzz’s away from home. There are many different types of bags you can use when traveling. Before your next trip, consider our picks for best luggage brands and best luggage sets!...

We’ve compiled the best portable speakers that connect via Bluetooth so that your music goes with you for any occasion. For more options, check out our expert picks for the best stereo speakers, the best smart speakers, and the best WiFi speakers! You can also use the Sonos app to control your speaker with Trueplay tuning for premium sound. There is even the ability to connect to other Sonos speakers in your home to hear your favorite songs throughout the house....

Also: The best tablets (aren’t all iPads) ‘Tablet first’ 2-in-1s are, as the name suggests, primarily tablets but can work in laptop mode via an add-on – often somewhat flimsy – keyboard, with the tablet propped up by a kickstand. CES 2023 saw several laptop form factor innovations, including Lenovo’s Yoga Book 9i with dual 360-degree-hinged OLED screens, a kickstand and a separate Bluetooth keyboard. Windows dominates the PC operating system market thanks to its long-time availability on a wide range of OEM (and more recently, Microsoft) hardware, which has resulted in a huge variety of software written for the platform....

We use these devices for many different reasons, whether it is to work, study, play games, or simply pay the bills. No matter what you use them for, your devices, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs contain a lot of personal, sensitive information that must be protected. That is why antivirus software and programs are so essential – they protect the details of your personal and professional lives. Now, inbuilt and default antivirus protections offered by device manufacturers are much improved than a decade ago, but when you consider the modern-day threats we face – ranging from phishing to ransomware – you can never have enough protection....

But first, you need to find the best outdoor projector for your home – that’s where we come in. We regularly survey the market to find the best outdoor projectors on the market and compare top models. These are the five best outdoor projectors available. Also: What are the best projector screens and what size do you need? For other options, check out our expert picks for the best portable projectors, the best 4K projectors, and the best cheap projectors for your home or office....

Not just any outdoor speaker will do, however. You need something that has water and heat resistance to withstand the hazards of both summer and winter. That’s where we come in. We study the market to find the best outdoor speakers you can buy today for your home. This is what we found. Also: Read more about the best Sonos speakers Learn more about speakers with our picks for the best stereo speakers, best Bluetooth speakers, and the best smart speakers!...

Most of the time, however, there’s the fine print you’ll need to read through and try to decipher. Said fine print usually involves the type of phone you can trade in, the length of time the credits will be applied to your monthly bill, and whether or not there’s a specific price plan required to qualify. Below you’ll find some of the best deals the Uncarrier has to offer right now....

It is not surprising, therefore, that industry experts are looking at the growing global chip shortage with a degree of anxiety. There, too, demand is surpassing supply – and it is only a question of time before the market is flooded with semiconductors that just about pass for authentic, but in reality, are illegal products that could pose huge safety risks. Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, in effect, electronic device makers have come under the pressure of unprecedented demand from consumers....

A deepfake video uses artificial intelligence and deep-learning techniques to produce fake images of people or events. One recent example is when the mayor of Berlin thought he was having an online meeting with former boxing champion and current mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko. SEE: These are the cybersecurity threats of tomorrow that you should be thinking about today But the mayor of Berlin grew suspicious when ‘Klitschko’ started saying some very out of character things relating to the invasion of Ukraine, and when the call was interrupted the mayor’s office contacted the Ukrainian ambassador to Berlin – to discover that, whoever they were talking to, it wasn’t the real Klitschko....

These observations come out of a recent survey of 1,150 executives across all disciplines from Workday, finds 58% of business leaders say that digital transformation has already slowed, or see it slowing – from the pace of 2020. That’s not necessarily surprising, since the 2020-21 period meant digitize or die for many organizations, and many five-year digitization plans got crunched into five days. The recent rush to digital has left many issues unresolved, however – or exposed some issues....