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Adobe's new Student Spaces is ready for class
Adobe Acrobat Student Spaces is Adobe's study aid for students, taking on Google, Quizlet, and Canva with tools to help students prepare for tests and even prepare a resume and a job interview.
How-To
Sharing your location with ChatGPT? Do it the right way
ChatGPT can now access your precise location for better query results, but you don’t have to give it unfettered access to your whereabouts.
Feature
I'm a PC expert. These are the 8 Windows mistakes I still make
Despite all the well-known tips, tricks, and best practices, I don't always do things the "right" way. It's confession time.
News
Ubuntu's latest version now needs more RAM than Windows 11
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS requires a dual-core 2GHz CPU and 6GB RAM, which is more than Windows 11's 1GHz and 4GB minimums.
Feature
Microsoft says poisoned AI acts normal until a trigger word makes it 'blow up'
Interacting with AI can feel innocent. But not all models are harmless.
News
Inside Project Nova, Firefox's biggest redesign in years
We sit down with Ajit Varma, the head of Firefox at Mozilla, to learn more about the Project Nova redesign, how Firefox will integrate AI, and the challenges and opportunities as a smaller browser maker.
Try This
This app helps you take better breaks and fight fatigue
BreakTimer enforces breaks so you don’t have to think about it.
Tip
This Gemini prompt adds written steps to YouTube how-tos
Need written-out steps to help you follow along with a YouTube how-to? This Gemini prompt will do the trick.
News Analysis
Anthropic says pressure can push Claude into cheating and blackmail
AI models don’t “feel” like we do, but they may have “functional emotions” capable of triggering “misaligned” behaviors like cutting corners, deception, and even blackmail.
Feature
The shady way AI answers can be manipulated behind the scenes
Human nature gets reflected in all the digital tools we use, including AI.
News
Chrome 148 will 'lazy load' video and audio, closing a long-standing gap
Chrome's lazy loading is expanding beyond images and iframes to include video and audio elements in an upcoming update.
Full Nerd
Trusting AI is dangerous. It's time for an open-source revival
What once seemed like idealism now feels like the only sane option in an AI-crazy world.
News
Outlook sucks, even in space
A NASA astronaut on the Artemis II mission asked for help from ground control when two copies of Microsoft Outlook got stuck on his device.
Updated
Best online backup 2026: Expert reviews and top picks
We review the best cloud backup services so you can find the right solution for keeping a safe, offsite copy of your data should disaster strike.
News
'AI' is coming for your online gaming servers next
A provider of online servers for games got bought out by an "AI" company, so Stormgate is shutting down its multiplayer options.
Feature
Even cybersecurity experts make simple mistakes. Here's the real lesson
To err is human. And sometimes it happens in a huge way.
Feature
Microsoft says you're asking the wrong question about AI
You might already be wondering about the AI models you use. But you likely aren’t thinking about it the right way.
News
Cracking Denuvo games in Windows just got easier—and insanely dangerous
New hypervisor methods for cracking the despised Denuvo DRM are risky, even by the lower standards of game piracy.
News
Claude Code is scanning your messages for curse words
Among the wildest revelations in Claude Code's recent leak is that the AI coding tool is scouring user inputs for signs of frustration.
Feature
A Microsoft expert casually dropped this big tip for safe AI use
If you were around in the 90s, this advice will sound familiar.
News
Teenager's Gemini mistake locks entire family out of Google accounts
A 14-year-old got his entire family locked out of decades of email and documents with one poor choice, throwing their lives into digital chaos.
Tip
Perplexity AI is now in Firefox: How to use, disable, or remove it
Not sure what Perplexity AI is doing in your Firefox browser? Learn how to use it, disable it, or delete it in a few quick steps.
News
Anthropic leaked its own Claude Code source code by mistake
Over 500,000 lines of Claude Code source code leaked via a bad npm package—and now several unannounced features are now public.
News
'AI' is making Major League Baseball players shrink
Thanks to the new Automated Ball-Strike System, hundreds of professional baseball players suddenly got a lot shorter a few weeks ago (at least according to their official stats).
News
ExpressVPN launches ExpressAI to make AI less nosy
Privacy-first ExpressAI enters the chat with encrypted conversations and a zero data-mining promise.
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This free app fixes the worst part of two-factor authentication
Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes synced, secure, and stress-free.
Feature
The LastPass breach settlement is real. Here’s what you should know
If your account was hacked, you may be entitled to non-monetary and/or cash payouts.
Best Picks
Best free VPN for Android: 5 top picks you can trust
When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we recommend.
News
Proton bundles its privacy-first apps into a Microsoft 365 rival
Proton Workspace bundles Mail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet, and more into a privacy-friendly Microsoft 365 alternative.
News
Google Drive now detects ransomware and auto-restores your files
Google Drive now automatically detects ransomware, pauses syncing, and restores affected files. No more paying hackers to restore your data.
News
Claude's sudden surge in users is slowing it down for everyone
A victim of its own success, Anthropic is tightening Claude's 5-hour session limits during peak weekday hours for free, Pro, and Max subscribers.
News
AI malware threatens Windows 11 security. Traditional antivirus can't keep up
AI-powered fileless malware is changing what it means to keep a Windows 11 PC secure. Here's what's happening and what to do.
Tip
Busted! 6 red flags that message was written by ChatGPT
There are a number of simple signs that give ChatGPT away straight away.
Updated
Best 5 VPNs for streaming Netflix and other services
These VPNs will help you avoid content restrictions and give you access to your favorite streaming services like Netflix from anywhere in the world.
News
Bluesky’s new AI app can vibe-code your social feed
Don’t want an algorithm determining what you see on social? Instead, just tell Attie what you want on your feed.
Tip
Stop making QR codes by hand. Let Google Sheets do it for you
With Google Sheets, you can automatically generate QR codes, insert them directly into cells, and use them dynamically for lists.
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Tiny tools you'll actually use, all in one place
TinyToolTown is my go-to for simple tools and utilities.
News
Google Gemini can now import your ChatGPT or Claude chat history
Gemini's new "import memory" tool lets you bring your chat history and personal info over from other AI chatbots, making migration easier.
Updated
Best VPN services: 7 top picks for every VPN need
Which VPN should you use? From speed, to price, to privacy, to security features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best service for your needs.
News
Anthropic confirms it’s been ‘adjusting’ Claude usage limits
If it feels like you’ve been hitting your Claude usage limits much more quickly over the past week, you’re absolutely right.
Updated
Switching to Claude? These 4 habits help you avoid hitting usage caps
I found four ways to keep your Claude usage meter from filling up in a flash.
Try This
Your screen is ruining your sleep—here’s a simple fix
F.lux changes your display’s color temperature to match the time of day.
News
Wikipedia just banned AI-written articles
There are two key exceptions to the policy, which are actually quite reasonable—if they're enforced well.
News Analysis
Samsung Browser comes to Windows: I tried it so you don't have to
Except for a niche group of Samsung phone and laptop users, I don't see much reason for anyone else to use it in earnest.
Updated
Best PDF editors: Premium, budget, and free options
When you need to edit a PDF file, these tools are your best friends.
News
Google warns 'Q-Day' is coming, could break encryption by 2029
Quantum computers will likely be able to crack current encryption algorithms earlier than once thought, posing a serious threat to online security.
News
OpenAI just nixed ChatGPT's erotic 'adult' mode
After months of mixed signals, OpenAI is reportedly putting ChatGPT's "adult mode" on indefinite hold.
News
Security experts at RSAC keep calling AI stupid
It happened repeatedly during RSAC 2026—and there’s a good reason why.
How-To
I built a web page with OpenAI’s Codex in 5 minutes. Here's how
The best way to learn about vibe coding is to try it. Follow along as I describe the prompts I used to build a personal web page using OpenAI's Codex tool.
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