How we test laptops at ZDNET in 2026
ZDNET goes hands-on with dozens of laptops each year. Here’s how we approach testing them.
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How ‘Reprompt’ Attack Let Hackers Steal Data From Microsoft Copilot
Varonis found a “Reprompt” attack that let a single link hijack Microsoft Copilot Personal sessions and exfiltrate data; Microsoft patched it in January 2026.
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Security Bug in StealC Malware Panel Let Researchers Spy on Threat Actor Operations
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based control panel used by operators of the StealC information stealer, allowing them to gather crucial insights on one of the threat actors using the malware in their operations.
“By exploiting it, we were able to collect system fingerprints, monitor active sessions, and – in a twist that will
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How a simple link allowed hackers to bypass Copilot’s security guardrails – and what Microsoft did about it
Reprompt let attackers control Copilot and pull your data, even after you closed the chat.
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Setting your thermostat to this temperature could save you money (and keep you cozy)
Getting a smart thermostat can bring down your utility bill, but following these steps can save you even more money.
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How does this $600 HP laptop have better battery life than some of the newest models?
HP’s OmniBook 5 16-inch punches well above its price point, but has a few quirks.
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I dismissed wireless charging for years, but this leather pad proved me wrong
Twelve South’s Valet offers Qi2 wireless charging in a sophisticated, genuine leather design.
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T-Mobile just undercut AT&T and Verizon by over $1,000 with a new family plan – here’s what to know
T-Mobile’s Better Value plan starts at $140 a month for three lines, with a five-year price guarantee. Here’s the fine print.
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Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: I compared both versions, and here’s my upgrade advice
Windows 11 Pro gives you greater control over settings, but is it worth the extra cost? I break down the differences between the two systems.
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Black Basta Ransomware Leader Added to EU Most Wanted and INTERPOL Red Notice
Ukrainian and German law enforcement authorities have identified two Ukrainians suspected of working for the Russia-linked ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group Black Basta.
In addition, the group’s alleged leader, a 35-year-old Russian national named Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov (Нефедов Олег Евгеньевич), has been added to the European Union’s Most Wanted and INTERPOL’s Red Notice lists, authorities
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