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Add this one line to your AI prompts for faster, better answers
This handy prompt add-on can save you from tedious back-and-forths with your AI.
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Microsoft's new image AI just cracked top 3 on a major leaderboard
The new MAI-Image-2 model is rolling out on Copilot and Bing Image Creator, with standout photorealism and text-in-image capabilities.
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Your next PC will likely run on AI agents
The desktop apps for Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini used to confine AI to a chat box. Now they’re aiming to unleash AI agents on your PC, and that’s only the beginning.
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OpenAI is developing a unified AI 'superapp' for desktop users
The superapp will reportedly integrate ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas into one big application.
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Gacha game hacked to deliver spyware, offers free pulls as an apology
If you play Duet Night Abyss on Windows, maybe change all your passwords before you feed the digital slot machine.
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4 ways to surf anonymously on your work PC
Worried that your personal activity might be visible on your work computer? Here are four tips to help protect your privacy.
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Google Chrome 146 update fixes 3 critical security flaws
Google's latest security update for Chrome addresses over two dozen vulnerabilities. Update your browser!
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Installing an AI assistant on your PC? 5 do's and don’ts
From Claude Cowork to Manus’ My Computer, we’re seeing more and more desktop AI apps with access to your personal files. Here’s what to know before setting them loose.
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This Chrome extension alerts you when other extensions get hijacked
"Under New Management" keeps an eye on the Chrome Web Store, looking for new developer names that show up when extensions are sold off.
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ChatGPT is dialing back its 'if you want' end-response teasers
You should now be seeing fewer "if you want"-type follow-ups in GPT-5.3 Instant's responses.
How-To
Triage your Gmail with this easy Gemini hack
Though it can be pushy at times, Gemini Personal Intelligence has its uses, and the Gmail trick makes for a great morning time-saver.
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Is that security alert a scam? How to tell the real from fake
Security warnings often notify you about genuine threats or they can conceal nasty phishing attempts. Learn how to protect your account with our 5-step plan.
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Adobe Acrobat Pro review: Still the gold standard
Adobe's PDF editor is as feature-packed as ever, with the addition of more affordable subscription pricing.
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A powerful ChatGPT feature could be coming to Gemini
There’s growing evidence that Gemini may soon let you create a new “branch” of a conversation, handy for taking an existing chat in a different direction without losing the original thread.
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Microsoft is halting forced installs of Microsoft 365 Copilot app
It comes at a time when Microsoft faces heavy backlash from users over its obsession with Copilot AI.
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My most useful Chrome extension was stealing my data for years
An extension I used almost every day was bought by a new owner and loaded up with spyware. It happened in 2024, but Google only removed it this week.
Opinion
Nvidia's DLSS 5 isn't a tool. It's an invasion
Nvidia's DLSS 5 uses generative AI to add textures and lighting to PC games—and it's sparking a fierce debate about art, AI, and creative control.
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Deepfake detection tools don’t always work. Here’s proof
You can’t fully trust deepfake detection tools to protect you from fraud online.
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The 'See who viewed your profile' Facebook scam is back. Don't click it!
Facebook doesn't actually offer this feature. If you see such promises, know that it's actually a phishing scam.
Reviews
Hide.me VPN review: A feature-packed VPN that rewards tinkering
Hide.me is a VPN service with a ton of great features that not only give you the privacy and security you need, but also allows for a wealth of customization options.
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Nvidia calls DLSS 5 the 'GPT moment' for graphics in PC games
The next version of DLSS is coming this fall, and will add a realistic, generative "AI" filter on top of regular game graphics.
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Claude AI can now explain concepts with interactive visuals
This new feature is rolling out to all Claude users, even those on the free plan.
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Anthropic is doubling Claude AI limits during off-peak hours
If you haven’t tried Claude yet or want to tinker with a “frontier” AI model, now’s the time.
Reviews
Adobe Acrobat Standard review: A polished PDF editor with clear limits
Adobe’s entry Acrobat plan handles routine PDF work well, but advanced features still require a move up to Pro.
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Report: Microsoft rethinks AI ambitions in Windows 11 after pushback
Promised AI features are being put on hold while existing AI features are being reduced or removed.
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Vibe coding apps taught me how hard real coding is
“Garbage in, garbage out” applies just as much to AI-assisted vibe coding as it does to old-fashioned software development, as I learned the hard way.
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Your browser's payment autofill can be hacked. Use these 3 alternatives instead
Storing payment details in your browser or online shops is convenient but poses a high security risk. Read on to find out what you should do instead.
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Happy Pi day! Here's 10 practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Looking for something to do with a Raspberry Pi mini-PC? These easy and practical projects are good for all levels, even beginners. Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing!
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OpenAI's Sora AI video generator is coming to ChatGPT soon
Adding video generation to ChatGPT would be a big move, but it could also affect the pricing of ChatGPT in the long run.
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Emergency update for Chrome patches two zero-day vulnerabilities
Two days after releasing Chrome 146, Google's unscheduled update addresses two security flaws that are already being exploited in the wild.
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Alexa’s adults-only ‘Sassy’ personality just roasted my smart home setup
The new voice lets Alexa drop profanities, pile on the sarcasm, and generally speak her truth. I kind of…liked it?
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Now Copilot wants to check your vitals, too
Joining the likes of Claude and ChatGPT, Copilot Health seeks to decipher medical data from your Apple Watch, your doctor, and other sources.
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Best budget computer speakers: PC audio for less than $150
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
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Gemini just became your new Google Maps buddy
The new Ask Maps feature lets you query Gemini about your travel plans and destinations, complete with natural-language answers.
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This trick removes Microsoft Office from PCs you no longer own
Have you scrapped your old computer but forgotten to uninstall Microsoft Office? Here's how to remove it afterwards.
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Your forgotten email accounts are more dangerous than you think
Forgotten email accounts are like open backdoors for hackers. Learn how to protect yourself, expose silent killers, and securely delete old accounts.
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Microsoft listens: Teams users will get relief from unwanted emails soon
The change will begin starting June 1st, 2026.
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ChatGPT quietly fixed its most annoying habit
The questions at the end of ChatGPT's responses used to drive me nuts. A subtle change has made those follow-ups way more chill.
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Microsoft's March 2026 update fixes 80+ security vulnerabilities
This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being exploited in the wild yet.
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Fastest VPN 2026: Expert picks of the top 5 VPN speed demons
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
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ChatGPT can now identify songs for you
OpenAI has integrated Shazam into ChatGPT via an app, which can recognize and identify songs playing in the surrounding environment.
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AI 'brain fry' is real: Stress, fatigue, and errors, study shows
According to a Harvard Business Review study, too much AI tool usage can be detrimental to productivity and mental well-being.
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Conduent hack exposed 25 million medical, Social Security records
You may not know who Conduent is. But it could know a lot of private details about you…that it leaked to hackers.
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AI toys want to be your kid's best friend. That's the problem
Why AI toys make this tech journalist uneasy.
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Outlook's new AI salvages your calendar
Microsoft is adding agentic AI to Outlook to streamline writing email and scheduling appointments. It's one area where we can all agree that help would be useful.
How-To
The AI prompt for all big decisions
There’s a better way to ask ChatGPT or another AI for help with a tough choice.
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'Claude' AI is coming to Microsoft 365
Microsoft is bringing "model" choice to its Microsoft 365 office apps, putting more of the daily grunt work of creating documents in the hands of AI.
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ChatGPT's explicit 'adult mode' gets postponed once again
OpenAI says it wants to prioritize its focus on features for more users.
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Microsoft kills Copilot's 'more human' conversational mode
According to Microsoft, the so-called Real Talk mode was always intended as an experiment.
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