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The FCC just killed net neutrality

“​This is not good,” Commissioner Rosenworcel says. “Not good for consumers. Not good for businesses. Not good for anyone who connects and creates online.” It puts the FCC “on the wrong side of history, the wrong side of the law, and the wrong side of the American public.”

Hypocrisy at the FCC and the illusion of transparency

It has been clear for months, however, that Pai does not intend to do the right thing where the internet — our internet — is concerned.

Chromebooks and Office 365 together will challenge Windows laptops

With Microsoft porting Office 365 to Chromebooks, a big reason to stick with Windows has gone out the door.

Tech's leaps, limps and likes: The 7 trends that defined 2017

ZDNet's top editors from across the globe postulate on a year that the technology industry lost some luster, but kept rolling out new disruptions anyway.

Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for Microsoft Corporation

Earnings beats and cloud computing growth were just two top highlights.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Top Windows 10 questions: How to install, secure, upgrade, get it for free

n 2017, Ed Bott answered hundreds of questions about Windows 10. Here are the topics that readers found most interesting.

Firefox Quantum: 170 million installs so far, as more Chrome users jump ship

Firefox sees a bump in installs from Chrome users after the big Quantum overhaul.

How to use Word to create holiday cards and other projects

Use fonts, text boxes, and custom paper settings to design your creations.

How to fix your Wi-Fi network

Here is a look at a number of common scenarios that cause Wi-Fi problems and how to solve them, whether you’re running your own network or trying to connect to someone else’s using any platform.

What Is a “Blockchain”?

If you’ve been watching the news lately, you might have heard about something called a blockchain. It’s a concept that makes data ultra-secure for specific uses.

Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks

T-Mobile gets into paid TV market

It's acquiring a TV tech startup that will help it get into the TV market, with service starting in 2018.

How to Save Photos from the iPhone Notes app to Your Photo Library

If you’re a heavy user of Apple’s Notes app on your iPhone, you’ve probably noticed a slightly weird behavior: unlike almost every other app, if you take a photo in Notes, it isn’t saved to the Photos app.

Tips for shooting portraits on your Apple iPhone X (or any phone)

We've put together our best tips for shooting incredible portraits on your phone.

10 texting tips to gain control of iMessage

These are the not-so-obvious tips iPhone pros use.

Google releases three photography ‘appsperiments’

These are small apps that perform a basic function using experimental technology, much like Motion Stills. The latest three releases are all photography apps.

Grammarly releases Android keyboard to make your grammar more better

The new Grammarly Keyboard will pedantically pick apart everything you write in search of grammatical errors.