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This backup power station could come in handy when you need it most – and it’s $400 off

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETWhat's the deal? The Bluetti AC200MAXoffers a lot of power in a -- sort of -- portable package. Bluetti AC200MAX tech specsCapacity: 2048Wh.Battery Type: LiFePO4 (good for 3500+ recharge cycles).AC Adapter Input: 400W Max.Solar Input: Voc 10-145V / 900W Max / 15A Max.AC Output: 4 x AC 100-120V, 1 x NEMA TT-30.DC Output: 1 x 12V/30A DC, 1 x 12V Car, 2 x 12V DC5521.USB Output: 1 x 100W PD, 2 x 18W, 2 x 5V/3A.Wireless Charging Pad: 2 x 15W.Charge Temperature: 32°F - 104°F.Discharge

When Do You Self Join? A Handy Trick

SQL INTERMEDIATEIntermediate SQL for ETL dev to Data Engineer TransitionPhoto by Campaign Creators on UnsplashThere is nothing called Self join in SQL. Hear me out.Often Data Analysts and Data Engineers need to find patterns in data that are not obvious. However the insights can be generated and patterns identified by using common SQL practices, like Self Join.Many beginners often struggle to understand Self Join. They confuse Self Join in SQL as another command like the Inner or Left Join. But Self Join is not a keyword…

How I gave my audio recordings an instant quality boost with this handy tool

This audio recorder will be an outstanding addition to your video, podcast, or interview arsenal. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Tascam DR-60DmkII DSLR Audio Recorder.While DSLR is in the name, I didn't connect it to my camera and, instead, used it to record from two wireless Sony microphones. The quality of sound this device recorded far exceeded my expectations, which meant it quickly found a spot within my primary toolkit.View at AmazonOnce the sitcom pilot had to be shelved (and was eventually

This handy accessory drastically improved my phone’s video quality

The MoveMic Wireless Lavalier system punches way above its weight. ZDNET/Jack WallenZDNET's key takeawaysThe Shure MoveMic Wireless Lavalier mic systemwireless lapel mic system shines.This newly released wireless lavalier mic makes it possible to capture professional-level audio on mobile phones, cameras, or computers. The small, wireless, clip-on mic connects to a receiver, which you then connect to your device, and gives you 24 hours of recording time on a single charge (eight hours from the mic and an additional

This handy little app might finally fix your feed overload

With so many different sources competing for our attention these days, from Reddit to X (formerly Twitter) to email newsletters and beyond, it’s not unusual for you to find yourself checking multiple apps multiple times a day. After a while it can become a real chore to constantly flip from app to app just to feel like you’re up to date.That’s a problem that’s been afflicting me for some time now, but I’ve just come across an app that has the potential to put a stop to it once and for all. It’s called feeeed (with four…

The Logitech MX Brio packs a big upgrade in image quality and a handy party trick

Logitech has been in the webcam game since way before the pandemic made having one a necessity. But for some reason, none of them were good enough to be part of its flagship productivity lineup alongside peripherals like the and That changes now with the introduction of the $200 MX Brio which sports a new sensor for significantly improved image quality, upgraded mics and a special hinge that could be really handy for presentations.Even before you get to photo and video quality, the MX Brio impressed me with a much more…

Palworld mods adds handy mini-map for Pal hunting, dungeons, and rare finds

Things are starting to slow down for the plucky out-of-nowhere sensation that is Palworld. But it’s still doing pretty well for itself, and if you are carrying on with it, you may be interested in this pretty nifty mod for the PC version. As spotted by DSO Gaming, you can now add a mini-map to the Palworld UI, thanks to user T3R3NC3B over on Nexus Mods. Seems like such a small addition to the game, but given that it shows the location of all pals, it could well be an essential download for a lot of people. Image via…

I tried Copilot Notebook: Microsoft’s new AI tool offers two handy prompt features

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETIf you use Copilot often, you may have noticed a new Copilot Notebook option, which despite being available to users now, Microsoft has yet to announce publicly. So what is the feature, and how can you use it? I tried it and here's what I found. Also: What to know about Mistral AI: The company behind the latest GPT-4 rivalEven though Microsoft hasn't acknowledged the feature, Jordi Ribas, Microsoft's CVP of Search and AI, confirmed via X that Notebook fully shipped in Copilot and described it as,…

A bunch of Samsung devices are getting handy audio upgrades – including Auracast

June Wan/ZDNETIt was just last week that Samsung announced some pretty big upgrades to Galaxy Buds, and now it's available on even more devices. , and Tab Active 5 5G. It is also coming to several televisions, including the Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, S95, S90, and S85 OLED series, as well as the 80D and 70D QLED series. Galaxy Buds, Samsung says, will be able to track your head movements and adjust the audio to keep you right in the middle of the sound.Also: The best Android phones to buyLast is Samsung's Auto Switch

What’s in Android 15? ‘Notification cooldown’ and other handy new features

If you're interested in checking out Android 15, it's important to note that this isn't a public beta. For public betas, users can simply opt in and download the update. Developer previews are intended for app developers and are considered very early, unfinished versions that are often unstable and don't contain all features planned for the full release version. Additionally, as usual, it's only open to Google Pixel devices, 6 and later. Also: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Still the flagship of Android