Lance Whitney
@lancewhit.bsky.social
I’m a freelance technology writer and journalist and a book author. I love old films, jazz, Star Trek, Doctor Who, and Spider-Man. And I’m a parent to Mr. Giggles the cat.
Looking to subscribe to Microsoft 365 for the various Office applications, OneDrive, and Copilot AI? Here's a look at all four editions and which ones I recommend. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Want Microsoft 365? Just don't choose Premium - here's why
Deciding between Microsoft 365 Basic, Personal, Family, and Premium? Here's how to avoid overspending.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Looking to subscribe to Microsoft 365 for the various Office applications, OneDrive, and Copilot AI? Here's a look at all four editions and which ones I recommend. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Google's Gemini AI will power the new and improved Siri expected to launch this spring. Will Apple's archrival be its AI savior? zdnet.com/article/gemi... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Can Google save Apple AI? Gemini to power a new, personalized Siri
A new deal between Apple and Google makes Gemini the cloud-based technology driving Apple Intelligence and Siri. Here's what that could look like.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Google's Gemini AI will power the new and improved Siri expected to launch this spring. Will Apple's archrival be its AI savior? zdnet.com/article/gemi... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Want to learn how to take better photos with your iPhone? Here are 12 tips that should help. pcmag.com/how-to/tips-...
Want Better Photos? Try These 12 iPhone Features for the Best Results
Your iPhone's camera offers a dizzying array of features and settings. But how do you use them to capture the best photos? Here are several techniques to try and how to achieve them.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Want to learn how to take better photos with your iPhone? Here are 12 tips that should help. pcmag.com/how-to/tips-...
Don't use Microsoft's Copilot AI and don't want it clogging up Windows? Here's how to disable or remove it. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
How to remove Copilot AI from Windows 11 today
You don't have to live with Microsoft Copilot in Windows 11. Here's how to get rid of it, once and for all.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Don't use Microsoft's Copilot AI and don't want it clogging up Windows? Here's how to disable or remove it. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Want to get more out of Copilot? Here are a variety of tasks you can tackle with Microsoft's AI. pcmag.com/how-to/how-t...
Want More From Microsoft's Copilot AI? Try These 10 Features Right Away
Copilot and ChatGPT have a lot in common, but Microsoft’s chatbot offers several advantages. Here’s how to take it for a spin and check out its best features.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Want to get more out of Copilot? Here are a variety of tasks you can tackle with Microsoft's AI. pcmag.com/how-to/how-t...
Looking for a new job? Here's LinkedIn's list of the fastest growing ones in the US, with several focused on AI. zdnet.com/article/fast... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Need a new job? These AI roles are the fastest growing in the US, says LinkedIn
LinkedIn listed the top 25 jobs on the rise for 2026, and AI is a hot trend. But can you guess which role is the hottest?
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January 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Looking for a new job? Here's LinkedIn's list of the fastest growing ones in the US, with several focused on AI. zdnet.com/article/fast... via @zdnet.bsky.social
This online scam uses a fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to try to trick you into installing malware on your PC. zdnet.com/article/slug... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Watch out for this fake Windows BSOD - it's actually malware
A phishing web page triggers a bogus Blue Screen of Death to trick victims into installing malware.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
This online scam uses a fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to try to trick you into installing malware on your PC. zdnet.com/article/slug... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Apple is prepping a new and improved version of Siri expected to launch in March. But will this new Siri be free of the problems that have plagued it in the past? zdnet.com/article/new-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Apple's biggest Siri update in years could arrive this March - but will it be enough?
Likely arriving with iOS 26.4, the so-called LLM Siri promises to act more like ChatGPT and Gemini. But will Apple finally succeed this time around?
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January 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Apple is prepping a new and improved version of Siri expected to launch in March. But will this new Siri be free of the problems that have plagued it in the past? zdnet.com/article/new-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
No, Microsoft hasn't renamed its desktop Office suite to Microsoft 365 Copilot. But such confusion is expected due to the company's convoluted naming conventions. zdnet.com/article/micr... via @zdnet.bsky.social
No, Microsoft Office was not renamed Microsoft 365 Copilot - here's why you're confused
With Microsoft's bewildering naming conventions, the mistake is easy to make. But Office is still Office, at least when it's not Microsoft 365.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
No, Microsoft hasn't renamed its desktop Office suite to Microsoft 365 Copilot. But such confusion is expected due to the company's convoluted naming conventions. zdnet.com/article/micr... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Do you ever use Google's AI to research your own medical symptoms and conditions? The results may not be accurate, says a new investigation. zdnet.com/article/goog... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Use Google AI Overview for health advice? It's 'really dangerous,' investigation finds
Google's AI in Search served up false and misleading health information, according to an investigation by The Guardian.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Do you ever use Google's AI to research your own medical symptoms and conditions? The results may not be accurate, says a new investigation. zdnet.com/article/goog... via @zdnet.bsky.social
You can no longer activate Windows or Office by phone. Here's how I've used that option in the past and why I'll miss it. zdnet.com/article/micr... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Need to activate Windows? Microsoft just eliminated an option I've relied on for years
Why I'm sorry to see it go.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:53 PM
You can no longer activate Windows or Office by phone. Here's how I've used that option in the past and why I'll miss it. zdnet.com/article/micr... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Looking to buy a new computer or smartphone this year? You may have to shell out more money than in the past. Here's why. zdnet.com/article/phon... via
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Why you'll pay more for phones and computers in 2026
Plus, the shortages driving these higher prices may be here to stay, IDC says. Here's why.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Looking to buy a new computer or smartphone this year? You may have to shell out more money than in the past. Here's why. zdnet.com/article/phon... via
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I used OpenAI's Sora 2 AI video generator to create cool videos of my cat Mr. Giggles. Here's how they turned out. pcmag.com/how-to/i-use...
I Used OpenAI's Sora to Generate Videos of My Cat. Here's What Happened
Here's how to take your pet pics to the next level with Sora’s Character Cameo skill.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I used OpenAI's Sora 2 AI video generator to create cool videos of my cat Mr. Giggles. Here's how they turned out. pcmag.com/how-to/i-use...
A data breach of insurance company Aflac compromised the social security numbers and other sensitive info of 22 million customers. Here's what to do if you're affected. zdnet.com/article/afle... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Massive Aflac breach exposed millions of SSNs and other data - get free protection today
Attackers stole a trove of sensitive data, including names, contact details, and health information. Affected customers can enroll for free protection by April 18.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A data breach of insurance company Aflac compromised the social security numbers and other sensitive info of 22 million customers. Here's what to do if you're affected. zdnet.com/article/afle... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Apple's Workout Buddy attempts to guide you as you exercise. I tried it via my iPhone and Apple Watch, and here's how it fared. pcmag.com/how-to/test-...
Test Run: Can Apple's Workout Buddy Help You Hit Your New Year's Fitness Goals?
Workout Buddy for the iPhone and Apple Watch is designed to spur you on while you're working out. I powered it up on my smartwatch and took it for a spin on the elliptical.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Apple's Workout Buddy attempts to guide you as you exercise. I tried it via my iPhone and Apple Watch, and here's how it fared. pcmag.com/how-to/test-...
Looking to set up passkeys across your computers and mobile devices? Here's one method if you use Google Chrome. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
How to sync passkeys across your Android, iPhone, Mac, and PC with Chrome - it's easy
With Google Chrome's built-in Password Manager, you can quickly store and sync passkeys across all your devices for free. Here's how it works.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Looking to set up passkeys across your computers and mobile devices? Here's one method if you use Google Chrome. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Need help finding the right items at Amazon? The site offers an AI-powered shopping assistant that can help you tackle a variety of tasks. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
I tried Amazon's new AI assistant, and I'm never shopping without it again
Did you know Amazon's Rufus AI tool can alert you to price drops and even snag deals for you? That's just one of several game-changing features.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Need help finding the right items at Amazon? The site offers an AI-powered shopping assistant that can help you tackle a variety of tasks. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social
iPadOS 26 makes your iPad more like a Mac with a host of cool multitasking features. Here's what you'll find. zdnet.com/article/shou... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Should you ditch your Mac for an iPad? iPadOS 26 may convince you - here's why
The latest version of iPadOS feels more Mac-like with all the cool new multitasking features. Here's why you may not need a Mac if you're a multitasker.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
iPadOS 26 makes your iPad more like a Mac with a host of cool multitasking features. Here's what you'll find. zdnet.com/article/shou... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Looking to trade in your current iPhone? Here are five things you should do before you say goodbye to your device. zdnet.com/article/5-th... via @zdnet.bsky.social
5 critical things to check first before selling or trading in your iPhone (and why they matter)
Have you backed up yet? Erased your personal data? Turned off 'Find My'? There's more!
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December 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Looking to trade in your current iPhone? Here are five things you should do before you say goodbye to your device. zdnet.com/article/5-th... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Do you own a set of AirPods or AirPods Pro? These tips and tricks will help you get the most out of them. pcmag.com/explainers/a...
Your Ears Will Thank You: 22 Genius Tips to Boost Your AirPods' Sound and Fit
Here's how to customize your AirPods or AirPods Pro to pair them with different devices, control music playback, enhance the sound, find them if they’re lost, and a lot more.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Do you own a set of AirPods or AirPods Pro? These tips and tricks will help you get the most out of them. pcmag.com/explainers/a...
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5 AirPods Pro features that made me ditch my old AirPods - and how to use them
I own several AirPods, but I grab my newer AirPods Pro the most. And these features are why.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Need to use the internet at an airport? You may get faster speeds with your mobile carrier's cellular service than with airport Wi-Fi. Here's why. zdnet.com/home-and-off... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Hopping online at the airport? Cellular may be faster than Wi-Fi - here's why
Your mobile carrier may offer better access than the airport's Wi-Fi, according to tests by Ookla. Results vary by airport.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Need to use the internet at an airport? You may get faster speeds with your mobile carrier's cellular service than with airport Wi-Fi. Here's why. zdnet.com/home-and-off... via @zdnet.bsky.social
Known as CC, Google's new experimental AI tool aims to help you tackle your daily emails, appointments, and other tasks. zdnet.com/article/goog... via
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Google's latest AI tool briefs you on your day like a personal assistant - for free
A new tool called CC tries to help you organize the day ahead by seeing what's waiting for you in Gmail and Google Calendar.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Known as CC, Google's new experimental AI tool aims to help you tackle your daily emails, appointments, and other tasks. zdnet.com/article/goog... via
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The Windows 11 Snipping Tool can do a lot more than just take static screenshots. Here's a look at its many skills and how to use them. pcmag.com/explainers/8...
8 Unexpected Things the Windows 11 Snipping Tool Can Do (That Aren't Just Screenshots)
Did you know that you can copy color values and extract text directly from the screenshots you capture with the Windows Snipping Tool? Here are all the most surprising and useful capabilities it offer...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Windows 11 Snipping Tool can do a lot more than just take static screenshots. Here's a look at its many skills and how to use them. pcmag.com/explainers/8...
Should you update your iPhone to iOS 18.2? Yes. And here are five reasons why. zdnet.com/article/ipho... via @zdnet.bsky.social
5 reasons to update your iPhone to iOS 26.2 - including security patches
The latest update squashes security bugs and beefs up apps like AirDrop and Reminders. Don't forget to update your iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, too.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Should you update your iPhone to iOS 18.2? Yes. And here are five reasons why. zdnet.com/article/ipho... via @zdnet.bsky.social