ZDNet Security

• 5 smart home gadgets I consider completely non-negotiable - and why

  These smart home gadgets elevate my home and routine. Here's why you may want them too.

• Microsoft patches record 570 Windows security bugs with two exploited zero days - update now

  The July Patch Tuesday Windows update breaks the record for the most security bugs fixed in a single month, with three zero-day flaws and 61 rated critical.

• 73% of tech job listings require AI skills now: How to show off yours

  Employers are looking for AI skills - here's how to let them demonstrate you know what you're doing.

• New Mac malware masquerades as Apple's crash reporter: 3 ways to dodge the threat

  CrashStealer is now in the wild, targeting your data, passwords, and cryptocurrency. Here's everything you need to know about this new MacOS threat.

• I tested Jabra Evolve3 75 vs. ThinkPad 8550 - and I'd buy this headset for the ANC alone

  Here's how two of my favorite premium business headphones of 2026 compare.

• I turned my Moto Razr into a tiny workstation - and wrote this entire story on it

  I wanted to save my back during my next work trip, so I assembled a workstation using the smallest devices I could find.

• 'Rust makes coding fun again': Why Linux is moving away from C, according to Greg Kroah-Hartman

  C won't be disappearing tomorrow, says the stable kernel maintainer, but the future of Linux belongs to Rust.

• This free Mac tool lets me see which apps are quietly accessing the internet - and block them fast

  I try to be diligent about my default firewall policies and which apps access the internet. A simple-to-use tool called Firewally​ makes it easy.

• I let ChatGPT Work and Claude Cowork loose on my files - only one made me nervous

  How does ChatGPT Work compare with Claude Cowork for desktop automation? My testing reveals similar results, similar strengths, and one major reason Claude currently feels considerably safer right now.

• Sony Bravia Theater vs. Sonos: I've used both home theaters - here's how to choose

  Sony and Sonos have spectacular, high-performing home theater gear. But personal preferences matter more than brand name alone.