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A coding career path represents some of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects more than 189,000 new jobs for software developers between 2020 and 2030, with median salaries of $110,140. Other types of coding jobs projected to grow in the next few years include web development, software engineering, and market research analysis. For many tech workers, the biggest hurdle to launching their careers is landing their first job....

We’ve rounded up the best fire pit options that are smokeless, have a tabletop, double as a grill, and more. The Hampton Bay Piedmont Fire Pit is the quintessential round steel fire pit, which is why it’s our best overall option. It’s compact enough at 22 lbs, 29.33 inches wide, and 19.21 inches tall to fit in any backyard and even comes with an adjustable cooking grate that allows you to cook burgers or veggies over the fire....

Renting and buying movies can quickly get very expensive, as can going to the actual movie theater, but the good news is that you do not always have to pay for your Hollywood entertainment. There are several free movie apps that you can use to watch tons of hit and classic movies, as well as more specialized genres like classics, kids content, and anime. Before your next movie night, consider these best free movie apps for the entire family....

But, while more companies have been able to produce incredible wireless earbuds or headphones, few have mastered the art of the design. That being said, it’s hard to tell what you’re going to get until you try them on. With the perfect pair of headphones for your workouts being difficult to find, we did the hard work for you. Here are the five best headphones for working out. Also: The 14 best AirPods deals happening right now: AirPods Pro and Max on sale...

ZDNET experts scoured the market to research, analyze, and test the best luggage sets for your next trip. To help you you travel, consider our picks for best luggage brands, best carry-on luggage, and best backpacks! The Samsonite Omni Hardside Luggage’s three-piece set includes a 20" carry-on as well as 24" and 28" checked luggage pieces. Each suitcase features spinner wheels and push-button locking handles so you can easily maneuver your luggage around airports, planes, and trains....

Based on an exhaustive, in-depth study of today’s leading software, these are the best remote desktop software for 2022. While you are setting up your remote office, consider our expert picks for the best freelance websites, best webcams, and the best tech gifts for remote workers in 2022! Compatibility: Android, iOSPrice: Free With over 10 million installations, Google’s Chrome Remote Desktop is a leading free software tool for remote access....

Solar chargers and power banks use the sun to generate electricity, so you don’t need a wall outlet. It’s convenient, especially when inclement weather knocks out power. You can use that electricity to power your devices, charging things like your mobile phone, laptop, fan, or car battery. We coupled our personal experience with thousands of real customer reviews to find you the best solar chargers and power banks. Also: Best portable solar chargers The Blavor Solar Powerbank is our top pick for the best solar charger since it boasts dedicated Charger-Qi wireless technology with a 20,000mAh capacity....

But which one to buy? We surveyed the market to find the best wireless speakers available today. These are our picks to help with your shopping. More: The best speakersThe best stereo speakers The best Bluetooth speakers The best PC speakers The best Sonos speakers The LG XBOOM Go is an excellent, portable wireless speaker for anyone who wants to listen to music, podcasts, and videos on the go. The integrated battery gives you a truly impressive 24 hours of playback on a full charge, meaning you can literally listen all day before you even need to think about plugging in....

Also: The best movies and shows to stream right now When you think of an iPad stylus, you probably immediately think of the Apple Pencil, and while this is a great iPad stylus (arguably, the best), we know not everyone wants to spend $129 on a stylus. There are plenty of stylus models that are compatible with iPads, and even have many of the same technologies as the Apple Pencil, like palm rejection and tilt recognition....

But recently, I was asked to kick the tires of the new ASUS ExpertBook Detachable, and – according to the PR material – I would fall in love with it at first sight. A rose by any other name. According to ASUS, “ASUS ExpertBook are the best take-anywhere laptops, crafted for lightness, engineered to deliver next-gen power and made with military-grade toughness.” How could you not be excited? After tearing into the packaging (you know that drill) I pulled out the boxes, only to find this wasn’t what I was led to believe....

Ranging from simple films to complete, watertight cases, these products can completely deflect a blow that might have cracked or chipped a screen or, at worst, take the hit for their companion Apple Watch and be replaced far more cheaply than it could. This list provides a cross-section of some of the best options currently available. Whether you’re shopping for a stealthy, but protective screen film, or a ruggedized, no-holds-barred full enclosure, we’ve selected the best options for keeping your pricey smartwatch nice and safe, no matter what traumas you may subject it to....

The Anker 737 power bank changes this. This power bank can output a full 140W of power needed to handle the most demanding workloads. The Anker 737 has a very solid, brick-shaped construction, of exactly the sort of high quality that I have come to expect from a company like Anker. It has a battery capacity of 24,000 mAh, good for nearly five recharges of an iPhone 13, and more than one charge of the MacBook Pro....

We don’t get many visible stars on most evenings due to heavy light pollution and frequent thick cloud cover during thunderstorm season from May through October. To solve this problem, I looked at a few different star projector products for lighting up the ceiling with simulated stars and other astronomical formations. Here are my picks. Also: The best cheap projectorsThe best 4K projectorsThe best mini projectors The best portable projectorsThe best outdoor projectorsThe best projector screens...

A survey of more than 1,000 UK adults by market research firm Ipsos found that six in 10 are in favour of introducing a law giving them the right to ignore work-related communications outside of their contracted hours. More than half of UK workers deem it unacceptable for their employer to expect them to respond to emails texts, calls and instant messages sent by their boss during private or leisure time, the survey found....

Microsoft is weighing up the $10 billion stake in OpenAI in a deal that would involve multiple venture firms, according to Semafor, which reports documents sent to prospective investors indicated a targeted close by the end of 2022. Also: What is ChatGPT and why does it matter? Here’s what you need to know The Wall Street Journal reported last week that OpenAI was in talks to sell existing shares in a tender offer that would value it at around $29 billion....

And sending a 500MB file around by email is pretty impractical. And the old sneakernet isn’t always practical – I never seem to have a blank USB flash drive when I need one! This is where I’m glad I have a backup. This is where I’m glad I have Send Anywhere. Must read: Apple will finally give iPhone and iPad users an important choice to make Send Anywhere is a file transfer service that makes sending files between devices a snap....

The Smart Payment Association (SPA), the trade body for the cards and mobile payments industry, has warned that the bottlenecks that are currently hitting the production of semiconductors is trickling down to some payment card manufacturers, who are facing difficulties securing the components they need to produce the items. With the shortage showing no sign of ending for another year at least, this could cause some major issues for consumers....

Had the pandemic not forced me to stay home, I probably would’ve snagged the MacBook Air M1 two years ago. It was one of the first devices to feature Apple’s M1 chipset, and benchmark tests proved that the lightweight MacBook could throw down against heavyweight, Intel-based computers – including Apple’s own MacBook Pro. For such a huge gap in performance, speed, and efficiency, it was hard to believe that Apple was selling the laptop for just $999....

Also: This tiny smartphone accessory gives you a fantastic superpower And this year, we’re seeing more manufacturers than ever pushing the envelope in smartphone innovation. In some cases, we’re looking at final products that will arrive in global markets very soon. Then, there are concepts; advanced constructs that simply give us a glimpse of the future, but are never not intriguing to go hands-on with. Despite all the new smartphones, tablets, and gizmos announced, one MWC theme remains: the lack of US releases....

Regular mobile leaker 91mobiles revealed the claimed Apple Watch Pro CAD renders showing a larger display than previous Apple Watch Models. So far, most of the details about the Apple Watch Pro, which Apple is expected to reveal at its “Far Out” event, have come from Bloomberg’s Apple watcher, Mark Gurman. He’s previously reported it should have about a seven percent larger display than normal Apple Watch models and that it takes aim at Garmin’s high-end rugged watches....