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Often regarded as the 'soap opera effect,' motion smoothing can enhance your gaming, but tends to be distracting for everything else. Here's how to turn it off.

VPNs shield you from spying and online tracking. My favorite travel VPNs offer fast speeds, massive server networks, unlimited connections, and more.

The new Wyze Bulb Cam replaces light bulbs and offers extra security coverage built into a motion-activated smart light.

Packing a portable charger for your next flight? Better read up on Southwest's latest policy change.

A new feature has customers worried, but T-Mobile says it's meant to be helpful. Either way, you can disable it. Here's how.

The same capabilities that make agents much more powerful than traditional chatbots also make them much bigger potential liabilities.

Imagine a single rogue line of code slipping past your tired eyes - and suddenly your entire app is compromised. AI coding agents could be the silent saboteurs of the next big cybersecurity crisis.

The top home automation systems combine all your smart home devices in one hub, creating an intuitive interface with smart home convenience to make your life easier.

Cybercriminals have hacked into thousands of Asus routers, possibly as a prelude to a widescale botnet attack, says a security firm.

The second-generation Blink Video Doorbell delivers a wider field of view, enhanced night vision, upgraded person detection, and more.

Don't install that unknown extension until you've checked out its reputation. Here's how to do that.

Smarter TV operating systems offer added convenience, but they also introduce new privacy concerns, particularly around automatic content recognition (ACR).

The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 features real-time AES-256 bit encryption, dual read-only modes, and password protection. The 2TB version is on sale right now at B&H Photo.

If you have two-factor authentication enabled but don't have your phone nearby, you can use one of these desktop apps to get your code.

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro provides AI-powered visual recognition technology with a host of home security features - and it's on sale now.

The greediest AI of all gobbles up 90% of user data types - far more than most. Take a wild guess which one it is.

The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.

Here's why scammers and other malicious actors love when you share details about your life on social media.

If you're looking for software that provides extra layers of protection against malware, these are ZDNET's favorites. They offer real-time scans, detection, and removal.

Phone theft is on the rise, especially in major cities. Even locked phones are tempting targets for thieves, as they can be sold for parts. Here's how to protect your device before it's too late.