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The unified JavaScript runtime standard is an idea whose time has come. Here’s an inside look at the movement for server-side JavaScript interoperability.

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I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.

As someone with ADHD who writes for a living, I need to block out as many distractions as possible when I’m writing. I usually accomplish that by turning off Wi-Fi on my iPad, leaving my phone in ...

The new year is here, and as we move through the first full week many people are reeling from returning to work, and remembering all the responsibilities they set aside during the holidays. If you've ...

Why it matters: JavaScript was officially unveiled in 1995 and now powers the overwhelming majority of the modern web, as well as countless server and desktop projects. The language is one of the core ...

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