The stereotypes are true: Nobody ever asks dad what he wants for Christmas. Now don’t get me wrong! I live a fortunate life. My kids and partner are delightful, I do interesting work surrounded by amazing people, my gaming PC would make teenage Brad drool, and I even find time to hang out with friends …
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Arguing over the best hardware of the year is usually fun. That’s as true as ever in 2025, when Brad Chacos, Adam Patrick Murray, Will Smith, and Alaina Yee (hi, it’s me) rolled up our sleeves and got down to the messy business of naming our top hardware picks. This annual tradition on The Full …
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Image: Rob Schultz/Foundry Looking for the easiest path to smart lighting? Screw a smart bulb into a socket. Done! If you’re looking for something with more elegance and sophistication, however, you should replace the switches in your walls. Besides, the most common drawback of relying on smart bulbs with conventional switches is that someone inevitably …
Image: Amazon With a streaming stick, you can add apps and streaming services to any TV or display, instantly unlocking access to a wide range of movies, TV shows, and music. Amazon’s Fire TV sticks are among the most popular models as they’re easy to use and bundled with numerous options. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick …
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Don’t want to deal with rearranging your living room furniture to place Dolby Atmos speakers in just the right place? Dolby’s new and more flexible Atmos technology lets you decide where your speakers go, and the feature has arrived in a soundbar for the first time. Slated to take the spotlight at CES next month, the LG …
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Image: Microsoft As a Windows 11 user, there might be times when you want to execute a Command Prompt action directly in a specific folder, like initiating a copy process. For more advanced stuff, you might want to quickly execute a PowerShell command, preferably without having to do much clicking. Both can be done easily …
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Image: Rawpixel / shutterstock.com Your PC’s storage media is subject to malware and, on occasion, natural disasters such as lightning, fire, etc. — which is why formulating a backup strategy is critical for keeping your data safe. Our picks for best Windows backup software will keep the tears to a minimum if and when your …
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Analysts track exploitation of two vulnerabilities disclosed last week by Fortinet By Alex Scroxton, Security Editor Published: 18 Dec 2025 13:42 Two recently disclosed vulnerabilities discovered in Fortinet’s product portfolio have prompted a pre-holiday warning for defenders after being added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue run by the US’ national cyber agency this …
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Wasim Alnahlawi – stock.adobe.co Five-year framework agreement focuses on cloud-native networks, AI-driven operations and advanced 5G capabilities as the operator aligns infrastructure investment with Vision 2030 goals By Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly Published: 18 Dec 2025 11:25 Saudi Arabia’s largest telecoms operator, STC Group, has reinforced its long-term network strategy with a five-year framework …
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phonlamaiphoto – stock.adobe.com Zain Omantel International and Zain Kuwait deliver ultra-low latency network enabling live telesurgery between Kuwait and Brazil, highlighting the role of advanced connectivity in digital healthcare transformation By Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly Published: 18 Dec 2025 10:15 Zain Omantel International (ZOI), working alongside Zain Kuwait and a consortium of healthcare and …
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