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RSS isn’t dead. I just took it back
After years of putting up with commercial RSS readers that serve ads and hide features behind paywalls, I chose to self-host my own.
Tip
Get lost down a random Wikipedia rabbit hole with WikiRoulette
Just try not to spend hours reading random Wikipedia pages, I dare you.
Feature
Reddit users hate NordVPN. Are their criticisms legit?
NordVPN is one of the most popular VPNs, which makes the critiques over its privacy practices extra concerning. We investigate the most prominent accusations.
Best Picks
Best free password managers 2026: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
Identity theft and fraudulent charges are just part of the headache that can result from using weak passwords. Shore up your defenses with one of these free password managers.
Best Picks
Best antivirus software 2026: These 8 apps keep your PC safe
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
News
'AI' could dox your anonymous posts
Researchers were able to accurately nail down identities for "anonymous" posts from Reddit, Hacker News, and more.
Updated
Microsoft says new Teams location feature isn't for 'employee tracking'
When this new feature rolls out, your bosses and colleagues will always know where you are.
Opinion
OpenAI got ‘sloppy’ about the wrong thing
The hasty yet high-stakes deal between ChatGPT’s parent company and the Pentagon makes you wonder what else OpenAI has been slap-dash about.
News
ChatGPT Health misses urgent medical crises over 50% of the time
Meanwhile, over 64% of individuals are told to seek immediate medical care even when they're perfectly fine.
Feature
Give your old PC a boost with these 9 lightweight apps
If your PC struggles to handle modern software, you'll fare much better with these lighterweight alternatives.
News
Claude can now import chat histories from ChatGPT (and other AIs)
Want to switch to Claude? You can now do so without losing anything from your former AI chatbot of choice.
How-To
Still using Discord? Turn off these 5 settings right now
You don't have to hand Discord all your usage data. Here's how to rein it in.
News
Your PC and phone might start carding you this year
California signed into law new requirements for electronic devices like phones and PCs to ask for your age when you first log in—for safety's sake.
Best Picks
Best VPNs for Android: 5 top picks for phones and tablets
PCWorld's picks for the best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.
News
No age verification! Security experts sign open letter, warning of risks
While age verification pursuits may have noble intentions, security experts warn that the consequences could be dangerous and far-reaching.
How-To
This prompt reveals what your AI knows about you
A prompt shared by Anthropic serves as a terrific way to learn what memories your AI provider has stored about you.
News
Microsoft says stop calling it Microslop, or you're banned
Microsoft is censoring the word "Microslop" on its official Copilot Discord server and reportedly even banning users for using it.
Tip
This free tool checks if a link is safe in seconds
With the online service URL Void, you can check whether a website is dangerous. Simply enter the URL, run a scan, and review the results from various security sources.
Try This
This tool manages your Windows audio with just a click
SoundSwitch makes cycling through outputs way faster and easier than diving into your settings menu.
Feature
Why your AI videos look distorted—and 5 fixes that actually work
A practical guide to getting better, more stable results from AI video generators like Sora and Veo.
Best Picks
Best VPNs for torrenting: 5 top picks for speed, privacy, and security
Staying safe while torrenting is essential, and using a VPN like any of these top picks is the best way to do it.
News
Google broke up an international spy ring using… Sheets
A China-affiliated hacking team used the Google Sheets API to spy on dozens of targets across the world.
News
Instagram now warns you if your child is a self-harm risk
If you're using Instagram's monitoring tool and your child repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm content, you'll get an alert.
News
Perplexity Computer is agentic AI like OpenClaw but safer
The OpenClaw-like tool runs entirely in a controlled cloud environment instead of locally on your PC.
News
Microsoft's Copilot Tasks takes care of your to-do list for you
Copilot Tasks is the company's latest entry into the agentic AI ring, and it's designed to make your life easier.
Try This
Explore 2,500 train stations across the globe in 3D
The "Stations" website visualises over 2,500 railway stations in Europe and North America as realistic 3D models, making it easier to find your way around when changing trains.
News
Nano Banana 2 has an ace up its sleeve
Aside from its resolution boost and improved subject consistency, the revamped Nano Banana 2 image-generation engine excels at rendering text.
News
Anthropic’s first ‘retired’ AI has a blog
Claude Opus 3, the first AI model to be officially “retired” by Anthropic, wanted an “ongoing channel” to share its “musings and reflections.” Now it has its own Substack.
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New York sues Valve over Counter-Strike loot boxes
The state of New York alleges that Valve's loot boxes and skin trades, worth billions of real-world dollars, operate as an illegal casino.
News
Outlook will auto-launch Copilot in Edge, just to piss you off
[This subheadline has been censored for prodigious use of expletives. Michael, stop swearing so much.]
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Microsoft 365 begins watermarking AI-generated content
The policy will start with audio content, but eventually include video content as well.
Tip
Block Google’s AI summaries with this easy search trick
The summary slows my access to search results. Here’s how I speed up my Googling.
News
Perplexity’s new tool deploys teams of AI agents
A “digital worker” that performs multi-step tasks with an army of sub-agents, Perplexity’s Computer sounds like a cloud-based OpenClaw rival.
Opinion
Alexa’s new AI personalities are cringe
Alexa has long offered options for different voices. But now, Amazon is going beyond voice types by rolling three new Alexa+ personalities. They’re, um, not for everybody.
News
Firefox 148 adds AI kill switch, fixes 50+ security flaws
The newest version of Firefox gives you full control over its built-in "AI" features.
News
Discord admits it made a mistake, postpones age verification
Originally slated for March, the age verification rollout will now happen in the second half of 2026.
News
Do NOT use AI-generated passwords, security experts warn
Unsurprising to anyone who understands "AI" chatbots, passwords created using the likes of ChatGPT and Gemini are fundamentally insecure.
News
Anthropic just wrote itself a safety loophole
Amid its standoff with the Pentagon, the company behind Claude has loosened the very safety pledge that once set the AI giant apart.
News
I hate that we need scam protection in ChatGPT. But we do
If only people were easier to reach without spiking electricity costs and water usage.
Try This
Overwhelmed? This site breaks any task into a checklist in seconds
Helpful websites to simplify life.
Opinion
Her AI agent nuked 200 emails. This guardrail stops the next disaster
There is a way to let AI agents organize your email, manage your files, and perform other magical tasks without nuking your data. Just ask a coder.
News
Meta’s Manus AI just added a nifty OpenClaw trick
You can now chat with Manus AI using Telegram, a feature that takes the Meta-owned AI agent tool a step closer toward OpenClaw territory.
News
Classic Outlook bug causes mouse pointers to randomly disappear
You may also notice this bug occurring in other Microsoft 365 apps, although to a lesser extent.
News
Facebook ads for Windows 11 deliver malware
"Free upgrades" to Windows 11 turned into downloads that steal passwords and cryptocurrency.
Tip
Gemini AI now answers questions about what's on your screen
Google's Gemini AI can analyze your screen content free of charge. This allows you to discuss photos, videos, or programs with the AI using speech or text.
News
Chrome update fixes 3 more high-risk security vulnerabilities
The latest security update for Chrome fixes several vulnerabilities. Update soon if you haven't already.
Feature
New phishing hacks aren't sloppy—they're personalized
Scammers want your money, and their efforts are becoming harder to spot. Here’s how to evade their attacks.
News
What’s behind the OpenClaw ban wave
Using OAuth credentials to connect the viral AI tool OpenClaw to your flat-rate Claude or Gemini account could get you banned. Here’s why.
News
The big new Linux release isn't a big deal
Linus Torvalds has announced the release candidate for the Linux 7.0 kernel, which is available for you to try.
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