How we test laptops at ZDNET in 2026

We test dozens of laptops every year here at ZDNET: from the latest MacBooks to the best Windows PCs, aiming for a dual ...

I tested Polar's mid-budget smartwatch against a Garmin Forerunner – and it fell down in one key area

The Grit X2 feels like Polar’s attempt at a rugged watch that doesn’t look like a dinner plate strapped to your arm. It ...
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Stop Fishing Your Chatterbait Wrong: 3 Simple Tweaks To Catch More Bass

A Chatterbait (AKA bladed jig or vibrating jig) is one of the most beloved "power fishing" lures in a bass angler’s arsenal. It combines the flash of a spinnerbait, the vibration of a crankbait, and ...

I found the best way to run an internet speed test (and use the results for better Wi-Fi)

After a decade of testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and how to optimize your internet.