Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 20, 2025

PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple last week announced its latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed "Tahoe." 5 features I can't wait to use in MacOS 26 Here are the standout new features in MacOS Tahoe - along with how to check if your Mac is compatible. Written by Kyle Kucharski, Editor June 20, 2025 at 2:00 a.m.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Since 2014, Google's Chromecast has been an affordable means for helping viewers turn their older model TVs into smart TVs, allowing them to stream content from their phones, tablets, and computers to a bigger screen. Written by Chris Bayer, Editor June 23, 2025 at 11:54 a.m.

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taos

OCTOBER 9, 2019

to invest in WAN Optimization equipment? How do we in good conscience advise a client on whether they should invest the money in WAN Optimization equipment, and at which of their sites? I had the fortunate opportunity to have a client who had deployed 40 WAN Optimizers 3 years ago. cost-wise and performance-wise?—?to

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Written by Kerry Wan, Managing Editor, Reviews June 10, 2025 at 9:02 a.m. PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Day one of Apple's WWDC conference is over, and my brain has been wrapped around one particular feature ever since.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 27, 2025

Transform your TV into a workstation Kerry Wan/ZDNET Ever find yourself with spreadsheets, documents, vector graphics, videos, and web pages crowding your computer monitor? Moreover, your TV will thank you for performing better since you're not clogging up its cache. That makes two of us.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Pixel phones have an excellent reputation for smart software, but battery life has been a common complaint with Google's smartphones. Written by Jason Howell, Contributing Writer June 11, 2025 at 9:22 a.m.

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The Daily WTF

DECEMBER 23, 2020

7 WANs a-failing. WCry the Malware, was a nasty ugly worm, With a cryptolock and a bitcoin bribe, Spread over SMB. WCry the Malware, was as alive as he could be, Till Microsoft released a patch, To fix up SMB. The Twelve Days of The Holiday Shift (to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas). 11 Trojans dancing. 3 missing pens.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 20, 2025

PT Reviewed by Elyse Betters Picaro Kerry Wan/ZDNET Mobile devices are always a tempting target for cybercriminals. Here's how they work. Written by Lance Whitney, Contributor June 20, 2025 at 3:57 a.m. That's true not just for consumers but for companies.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

PT June Wan/ZDNET Buy a OnePlus Open, and get the OnePlus Watch 2 for free (save $300) Free gift 2/5 Editor's deal rating View at OnePlus It must be a day that ends in the letter "Y" because OnePlus has a killer new deal on one of its flagship smartphones: the OnePlus Open. The OnePlus Watch 2. 

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you're a Pixel phone user, be prepared for some cool new features. 7 cool new upgrades rolling out to your phone soon Pixel phones are about to get some new features and updates, thanks to the latest upgrade from Google. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer June 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

Screenshot by Kayla Solino/ZDNET ZDNET phone reviewer Kerry Wan tested it and said he was very pleased with its battery life. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Plus, the phone pairs well with the Pixel Buds A-Series. And if you're worried about the smaller phone's battery life, it surprisingly holds up well.

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Symantec

JUNE 23, 2025

Whether you’re running a global enterprise or growing an SMB, it pays to choose tools and strategies that can adapt as conditions change. Cloud security’s next chapter While some teams may still be balking at the time and resources it takes to build cloud resilience, the payoff outweighs the efforts.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Kerry Wan Sony Bravia 5 98-inch Free TV with purchase 4/5 Editor's deal rating $6,500 at Sony Sony is most known for its high-end OLED TVs and home audio equipment, but its Mini LED and midrange LED models still offer impressive picture and audio quality, even if you opt for an older model. PT The Sony Bravia 5 TV.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

PT Reviewed by Elyse Betters Picaro June Wan/ZDNET I'm going to start off by saying that when presented with a free VPN service, I typically turn and run because most of those services cannot be trusted one bit. Here's how. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer June 24, 2025 at 6:32 a.m.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 27, 2025

Safeguard that precious screen Kerry Wan/ZDNET Modern smartphone screens are impressively durable, but not invincible -- even when you've installed a supplemental screen protector.    A face-up phone is a screen inviting disaster, and I can say from experience that you don't want it to get cracked or saturated.

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Perficient

JUNE 3, 2025

This blog post will provide a comprehensive comparison of these versions, discuss best practices for their use, and delve into their application in hub-spoke and Azure Virtual WAN with Secure Hub architectures. A secured hub is an Azure Virtual WAN Hub with associated security and routing policies configured by Azure Firewall Manager.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

Written by Kerry Wan, Managing Editor, Reviews June 16, 2025 at 3:53 a.m. Close Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS iOS Your iPhone is getting a big upgrade. PT An iPhone 16 Pro running on the first developer beta of iOS 26.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JULY 4, 2025

Written by Kerry Wan, Managing Editor, Reviews Managing Editor, Reviews July 4, 2025 at 12:06 p.m. PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did someone on Reddit just uncover one of the best-kept secrets of Samsung Galaxy phones ? Once that's done, you'll find the secret menu appear at the bottom of the page. Show more 3.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

  Show more View now at Amazon More laptop deals from other retailers Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple Macbook Pro M4 Pro (16-inch) for $2,149 at B&H (save $200) : Apple's aggressive discounts continue, with the newest, most powerful MacBook in 2025 $200 off at B&H Photo.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Written by Chris Bayer, Editor and  Kerry Wan, Managing Editor, Reviews June 18, 2025 at 3:51 a.m. Kerry Wan/ZDNET At the heart of the C4 is the α9 AI Processor Gen7, which leverages artificial intelligence to optimize content in real-time. It also supports voice control through multiple AI assistants, including Alexa.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JULY 7, 2025

  See Prime Day deals Best anti-Prime Day 2025 deals Kerry Wan/ZDNET Reserve a Samsung AI monitor , save $100, and enter for a chance to win a Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring, and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. Read the full details. 

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

Written by Kerry Wan, Managing Editor, Reviews June 11, 2025 at 7:07 a.m. Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Pad 3 comes in only one color in the US: Storm Blue, which shimmers in denim and navy hues and is coated with a satin finish -- polished just enough to prevent fingerprint grease from staying its welcome.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

Also:   I've tested every Samsung Galaxy S25 model - and my favorite isn't the Ultra ZDNET's resident phone expert, Kerry Wan, tested every S25 model and found that the S25 Plus was his winner. He especially appreciated the device's camera system.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Trade in any phone through T-Mobile's Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plans and get a Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for free (save $1,000) Ditch the damage 4/5 Editor's deal rating View at T-Mobile Newer phones may be getting more compact, but that doesn't mean there aren't bigger options for your personal needs.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Kerry Wan/ZDNET While the Watch Ultra 2 packs several advanced features, Apple's software is so intuitive that many of these extras might not make a huge difference to the regular consumer. Other watches, like the Garmin OLED and Amazfit T-Rex 3 , also offer red or green text for better visibility in the dark.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Our experts called it "a formidable Bluetooth tracker with a loud speaker, a replaceable battery, and a rugged build that can handle a bump or two." Written by Alison DeNisco Rayome, Managing Editor June 16, 2025 at 1:47 p.m. Easily track your keys, wallet, and more.    The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2.

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Palo Alto Networks

MAY 22, 2023

We received the highest scores out of all vendors in the Enterprise Edge and Distributed Enterprise use cases, and second highest scores in the Enterprise Data Center and SMB use cases. Prisma SASE converges security, SD-WAN and Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM) into a single, cloud-delivered service.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

Written by Kerry Wan, Managing Editor, Reviews June 11, 2025 at 1:43 p.m. PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET While the Nintendo Switch 2 launched only a week ago, it's already set the record for being the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever. Kerry Wan/ZDNET The early success of the Switch 2 shouldn't surprise anyone, really.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Written by Kerry Wan, Managing Editor, Reviews June 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Show more View now at Amazon Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for $969 (save $250) Kerry Wan/ZDNET Current price: $969 Original price: $1,219 Samsung's latest smartphone pitch features a large 6.7-inch inch screen but is super-thin and weighs just 163 grams.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JULY 7, 2025

  Show more View now at Amazon More laptop deals from other retailers Kerry Wan/ZDNET Acer Chromebook Plus 516 for $359 at Best Buy: (save $120) : This Chromebook Plus couldn't be more affordable, with 8GB of memory, a large, 16-inch display, and plenty of ports for connecting external devices.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

PT June Wan/ZDNET Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic for $220 (save $210) ZD recommends 5/5 Editor's deal rating View at Amazon If you're looking for a new smartwatch , there are plenty of deals to find this summer. Written by Allison Murray, Senior Editor and  Cesar Cadenas, Staff Writer June 26, 2025 at 7:02 a.m.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 28, 2025

ZDNET reviewer Kerry Wan called the Canvas "a lifestyle set that delivers practical image quality and a trendy aesthetic." ZDNET reviewer Kerry Wan called the Canvas "a lifestyle set that delivers practical image quality and a trendy aesthetic." " Also: Why I recommend Hisense's Frame TV competitor 6.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Also: The best Prime Day Apple deals Prime Day phone deals Samsung Galaxy A16 5G for $175 (save $25) June Wan/ZDNET Current price: $175 Original price: $200 A $25 discount may not seem like much, but it makes the already accessibly-priced Samsung Galaxy A15 5G more so. inch 90Hz AMOLED -- a rarity in this price range," Wan says. 

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Infinidat

APRIL 26, 2022

IT staff can see their entire storage infrastructure across multiple sites including key indicators such as system health, rate of capacity consumption, and SAN/WAN performance compared to internal latency measurements. Manage persistent volumes backed by iSCSI, NFS, SMB, or Fibre Channel protocols.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Written by Kerry Wan, Managing Editor, Reviews June 10, 2025 at 1:02 p.m. PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Day one of Apple's WWDC conference is over, and my brain has been wrapped around one particular feature ever since.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JULY 8, 2025

  Show more View now at Best Buy Black Friday in July TV and soundbar deals Kerry Wan Insignia 50-inch Class F50 TV : $170 (save $130): This is such a great deal that I might even jump on it. It's stylish and has a great picture quality; however, it tends to be pricey. But now, you can get this TV for a much better price. 

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Get up to 4 iPhone 16 Plus smartphones on Verizon (save up to $3,750) ZD recommends 4/5 Editor's deal rating View at Verizon I remember the times in my childhood when my brothers and I would come home begging to have a cellphone and sincerely hoping it was a swanky new iPhone. No trade-in is required, either.

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