ZDNET explains how its product recommendations and affiliate links work

ZDNET says its product recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping, and that the site uses data from a range of sources to inform its coverage.

The outlet states it gathers information from vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent review sites, and that its editors pore over customer reviews to learn what matters to people who already own and use the products and services under assessment.

ZDNET notes that when readers click through from the site to a retailer and buy a product or service, the site may earn affiliate commissions, which it says helps support its work but does not affect what it covers or how, nor the price readers pay. The disclosure also says neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for independent reviews and that strict guidelines are followed to keep editorial content free from advertiser influence.

The editorial team says it aims to deliver accurate information and knowledgeable advice, and that editors thoroughly review and fact-check articles. The site adds it will correct or clarify errors and invites readers to report inaccuracies via a provided form.

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