Curious About Claude? Try These 8 Beginner-Friendly Tasks First Whether you're looking for a ChatGPT alternative or just want to broaden your AI horizons, here's how to get started with Anthropic's AI.

Anthropic’s Claude AI is a great alternative to ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other AIs. Here's how to get the most out of it. pcmag.com/explainers/c...

I tried the new Gemini app for Mac - it has one major advantage over the web version Beyond being quick and convenient, Google's Gemini app can access and analyze the content in any window you share from your Mac desktop - and it's a big deal.

Google has launched a Gemini desktop app for the Mac. Here's how it works and why I prefer it over the website. zdnet.com/article/goog... via
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How Google's updated AI Mode will ease your tab clutter when you search With the new AI Mode, any search result you visit opens side-by-side with your search window so you can more easily view them together.

With the updated AI Mode in Google Chrome, any search result you visit opens side-by-side with your search window so you can more easily view and use them together. zdnet.com/article/goog... via @zdnet.bsky.social

You can get 50% off YouTube Premium for 1 year right now - but the deal ends soon YouTube Premium just got a price hike, but for a limited time, the Individual plan is discounted - and renews at 25% off after this 12-month offer ends.

Want to get YouTube Premium but don't want to pay the high subscription cost? A new discount from Google gives you 50% off, but there are several conditions. www.zdnet.com/home-and-off... @zdnet.bsky.social

Why Netgear just got the first FCC router ban exemption in the US You can keep buying Netgear routers in the US for now. Here's why - and for how long.

Looking to buy a new router? Netgear is the first company to win an exemption from the recent FCC ban, which prohibits new foreign-made routers from being sold in the US. zdnet.com/home-and-off... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure you're fully protected.

Windows will now tell you if its Secure Boot feature has been updated to protect you against dangerous bootkit malware. Here's how. zdnet.com/article/secu... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Chrome's new 'Skills' update lets you save AI prompts now - for one-click reuse Google is launching the feature with a library of Skills for common tasks and everyday topics. Here's how it all works.

Google Chrome now lets you save and reuse your favorite AI prompts when you chat with Gemini. Here's how this works. zdnet.com/article/goog... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Chrome's new 'Skills' update lets you save AI prompts now - for one-click reuse Google is launching the feature with a library of Skills for common tasks and everyday topics. Here's how it all works.

Google Chrome now lets you save and reuse your favorite AI prompts when you chat with Gemini. Here's how this works. zdnet.com/article/goog... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Bored With AI? These 7 Google Labs Experiments Might Change Your Mind Google Labs has almost 50 AI experiments you can tinker with. Here are some of my favorites.

Google Labs offers more than 45 different experimental apps and services that you can try for free. Here are my seven favorites. pcmag.com/how-to/bored...

iOS 26.4 brings essential upgrades to your iPhone - including a vital security fix But a new and improved Siri isn't coming until a few more months.

Apple's iOS 26.4 update provides an important security fix for your iPhone. Here's why you'll want to install the latest version. zdnet.com/article/appl... via
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YouTube Premium is getting a price increase in June - but you can save $32 with one change Depending on your plan, you'll have to shell out an extra $2 to $4 each month. Fortunately, there's a new way to save, too.

YouTube is bumping up the cost of a premium subscription. Here's how much extra you'll pay and how to get the cheapest price. zdnet.com/home-and-off... via
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Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now The FBI and NSA warn that Russian hackers are exploiting vulnerable routers, but there are ways you can take to protect yourself.

Your home or small office router could be vulnerable to hackers. Here's how to protect yourself, your device, and your data. zdnet.com/home-and-off... via @zdnet.bsky.social

ChatGPT's new integration with the free streaming video service Tubi TV can help you find the right movie or TV show based on your mood or interests. Here's how I've been using it. zdnet.com/article/chat... via @zdnet.bsky.social

The new iOS update for the iPhone is a minor one. But you'll still want to grab it as it patches the latest bugs and fixes a glitch with iCloud syncing. zdnet.com/article/appl... via @zdnet.bsky.social

10 Simple File Explorer Tweaks for a More Organized Windows PC Looking for a photo? Need a quick peek at your documents? File Explorer can help you get it done—if you know these tricks.

There's more to Windows File Explorer than you may realize. Here are ten tips to help you more easily find and manage your files. pcmag.com/explainers/s...

These five features in Windows 11 really annoy and frustrate me. Here's how I've tweaked some and replaced others. pcmag.com/explainers/t...

How a burner email can protect your inbox - setting one up one is easy and free Using your primary email address everywhere can be risky. A temporary and disposable burner email address offers a safer alternative.

Don't want to expose your primary email address to create an account at every website you try? Consider using a temporary and disposable burner email address instead. Here's how. zdnet.com/article/burn... via @zdnet.bsky.social

How I beat the $4 gas average in 2026: These 5 apps show you the cheapest station nearby With gas prices climbing ever higher, these apps help me find the cheapest fuel based on my location.

Hate paying such high prices for gas these days? Here are five apps I use to help me find the closest and cheapest gas stations. zdnet.com/article/high... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Google Chrome's vertical tabs are here: How to opt in and use the new Reading Mode Google's browser officially joins the vertical tab party. See what you've been missing.

Google Chrome's new vertical tabs can help you more easily view, access, and work with all your open web pages. Here's how. zdnet.com/article/goog... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Is Netflix Premium Still Worth It? How to Downgrade to the $9 Plan and Save $216 As of March 2026, Netflix can cost up to $27 per month. If you don’t use the service enough or think it’s gotten too pricey, here's how to modify your plan or cancel it outright.

Has your Netflix subscription gotten too expensive? Here's how to downgrade or cancel your plan outright. pcmag.com/how-to/netfl...

I tried Google Photos' new AI Enhance tool: How it crops, relights, and fixes your shots - sometimes Now rolling out to Android users globally, AI Enhance uses generative AI to improve your photos instantly. Here's how to use it, and where it falls short.

The AI Enhance tool in Google Photos can adjust the lighting, color, and cropping on a photo with one tap. Here's how it fared when I tried it on my Android phone. zdnet.com/article/goog... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Why Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 25H2 update on all eligible PCs With support ending for Windows 11 24H2 in October, Microsoft wants all PCs on the same version for security reasons - but you can postpone the update. Here's how.

Microsoft is automatically installing the 2025 annual update on all eligible Windows 11 PCs still running the 2024 edition. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Here's why. zdnet.com/article/micr... via @zdnet.bsky.social

I tried ChatGPT's new CarPlay integration: It's my new go-to for the questions Siri can't answer Thanks to iOS 26.4 and CarPlay, I can now carry on a voice conversation with ChatGPT while in the car. Here's how I'm using it.

With your iPhone and Apple CarPlay, you can now carry on hands-free voice conversations with ChatGPT when you're driving. I tried this myself. Here's how it works and why you should try it. zdnet.com/article/chat... via @zdnet.bsky.social

New out-of-band Windows 11 update fixes March's installation errors - how to get it Windows 11 users who tried to install March's broken preview update will want to grab the new replacement.

Microsoft's new emergency update for Windows 11 replaces a glitchy update from last month that failed to install properly for many people. Here's how to get it if you need it. zdnet.com/article/wind... via
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Still running iOS 18? Install this critical update ASAP The latest patch provides protection against the deadly DarkSword exploit for iPhone users who have chosen to remain on iOS 18.

Are you still running iOS 18 on your iPhone? If so, you'll want to install this new update to protect you from a particularly nasty security exploit. zdnet.com/article/ios-... via @zdnet.bsky.social

iOS 26.4 Gives You Even Greater Control Over Liquid Glass. Here's What You Can Do Apple's OS redesign is here to stay, but the 'Reduce Brightness' setting on the latest update aims to make the transparency features less intrusive.

ant to better control the Liquid Glass effect on your iPhone? iOS 26.4 kicks in another option you can use. pcmag.com/how-to/apple...

How to Get the Most From Google Gemini: 15 Tips You'll Actually Use Gemini can answer questions, provide information, generate content, and integrate with other Google apps and services. Here’s how to take advantage of Google's AI.

Aiming to try out Google Gemini as your AI chatbot? Here are 15 tips to help you get started and use it effectively. pcmag.com/explainers/h...

Gemini just made it super easy for me to switch from ChatGPT  - here's how Gemini will now let you transfer your memories, chat history, and preferences from another AI so you don't have to start from scratch.

Google Gemini will now let you transfer your memories and chat history from another AI so you don't have to start from scratch. zdnet.com/article/swit... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Another Price Increase? How to Cancel or Downgrade Your Netflix Subscription As of March 2026, Netflix has raised prices yet again. If you don’t use the service enough or think it’s gotten too pricey, you can modify your plan or cancel it outright.

Upset about Netflix's latest price increase? Here's how to downgrade or cancel your subscription. pcmag.com/how-to/anoth...

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them) Here are the biggest warning signs that your phone may be hacked, along with the secret codes that can tell you more.

Worried that your mobile phone may have been infected or compromised? Here's how to tell and how to combat such attacks. zdnet.com/article/5-wa... via @zdnet.bsky.social