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Never say these things to ChatGPT. It could come back to bite you
AI chatbots can be super convivial and even lead you share your personal information. But doing that can be a big mistake. Here's why…
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Microsoft Word essentials: 12 features that'll make your work easier
You can't afford to overlook these helpful features. Your productivity depends on it. Take full advantage of Microsoft Word and start breezing through your work.
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Plex drops a popular feature from its new streaming apps
First launched during the height of Covid, Plex’s Watch Together feature won’t make the cut for the streamer’s revamped mobile and TV apps.![Framework 12 aims at 'janky, locked-down, disposable, underpowered, and frankly boring [laptops]'](png/fw12-hero-topdown-fmily-2_-8de18.png?w=300&h=200&crop=1)
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Framework 12 aims at 'janky, locked-down, disposable, underpowered, and frankly boring [laptops]'
Framework previewed the Framework Laptop 12, a budget PC with Framework's modular approach to upgrades and configuration. Its Laptop 13 has also been upgraded to include AMD's Ryzen AI 300 chip.
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ChatGPT's advanced AI costs $200/mo. It's free for Windows users now
Microsoft is making waves in the AI space, giving Windows users free access to OpenAI's o1 model, while OpenAI charges up to $200/mo for it.
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Steam Deck and other handheld PC sales estimated at 6 million
According to new research and Valve's statements, the Steam Deck is vastly outselling its competition, but it's still a fraction of the gaming market.
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Google is rolling out ChromeOS 133 to Chromebooks. Here's what's new
The update includes several minor improvements to accessibility, screen recording, and Bluetooth microphone support.
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Microsoft quietly bumped up Windows 11 24H2's CPU requirements
An 11th-generation Intel Core CPU is now required for Windows 11 version 24H2. Previously, you only needed an 8th-gen Intel CPU.
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Smash hit Balatro lands on Xbox Game Pass with new update
The poker roguelike that took the world by storm last year is now free if you subscribe to Game Pass, or just $12 to try out if you don't.
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A year of OLED monitor burn-in testing shows promising results
Monitors Unboxed tortured a 4K OLED monitor for thousands of hours to see how bad OLED burn-in really is.
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Be careful! That legit PayPal email might be a phishing scam
Clever trickery allows scammers to manipulate official PayPal emails, in the hope of gaining remote access to your PC.
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uBlock Origin is officially dead for Chrome, but ad blockers live on
Changes to Chrome nukes one of the best ad-blockers—but its replacement is still alive and kicking butt, as are other excellent alternatives.
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Eve unleashes its first smart dimmer switch, complete with Matter
The Eve Dimmer Switch works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings thanks to Matter.
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Microsoft's free, ad-supported Office was just a 'test'
Microsoft is taking another stab at a free Office app, allowing you to create documents in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel at the cost of some features.
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Perplexity teases Comet, an AI browser for 'agentic search'
Perplexity has teased a new AI-powered browser, entering a crowded field led by heavyweights Google and Microsoft.
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HP forced callers to wait 15 minutes before connecting to support staff
The policy was apparently meant to drive callers away from human support staff and onto online guides. It's allegedly been rescinded since the news first broke.
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Asus' newest mouse smells weird (because it's full of scented oil)
You can fill the Fragrance Mouse with fragrance. I dunno what else you want me to tell you.
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Gmail is killing SMS-based 2FA login codes in favor of this instead
SMS-based two-factor authentication has security issues. That's why Google is finally replacing it with something better soon.
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Some RTX 50-series GPUs are missing ROP hardware, Nvidia confirms
Some users have spotted missing hardware on their RTX 5090 and 5070 Ti cards. It appears to be a manufacturing defect. Fortunately, it's covered under warranty.
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Chrome's AI can block threats and swap bad passwords. Hooray?
Google (and other tech companies) are touting AI as part of their security upgrades. It’s a good thing—but not for the reason they say.
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4K webcams make you look like a pro. But does that outweigh the cons?
Before you shell out cash on a 4K webcam, here are several factors to weigh to decide whether you can justify the price.
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Windows tests long-awaited changes to Start, Share, and Search
Microsoft released two test builds of Windows 11, making changes to some of its fundamental apps and interfaces like the Start menu, its Share interface, and Search.
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Unblockable ads now litter Microsoft's Windows Surface app
Microsoft's Surface app within Windows 11 now looks like a Black Friday circular, with seemingly unblockable ads trying to sell you a variety of PC accessories and software subscriptions.
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4 things to expect at Amazon’s AI Alexa event
Is Amazon’s AI-supercharged Alexa finally ready for prime time? We're about to find out.
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Microsoft's new Majorana 1 chip is a quantum computing breakthrough
Microsoft has made a significant advancement in quantum computing, which could pave the way for solutions to complex industrial problems.
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Make sure you update your AM5 motherboard for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D
MSI issued a whole press release for a BIOS update. Based on experience, I suggest you don't ignore it if you're due for an upgrade.
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GTA V for PC will get ray tracing and more with big visual update in March
Grand Theft Auto V players on PC will get some of the visual splendor that their PlayStation and Xbox counterparts have been enjoying for a while now.
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Lenovo laptops get an F rating for repairability
The PIRG's anual report on laptop repairability skewers Lenovo, while Asus and Acer laptops are pretty good.
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A cheaper YouTube Premium plan is coming 'soon' for users in the US
YouTube Premium Lite is reportedly set to launch soon. However, no word yet on price or launch date.
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Windows 11 Remote Desktop issues? You aren't alone. Here's what you can do
If RDP is giving you problems in Windows 11, there are a few workarounds you can try to fix it.
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Shopping for Google’s cheapest TV streamers? Good luck with that
Time is running out to find the affordable Chromecast with Google TV at retail, but there are alternatives.
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ExpressVPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
Change these settings to optimize your privacy, increase connection speeds and security, and get the most out of ExpressVPN.
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Your gaming monitor specs could be deceiving you
Here's why your gaming monitor has kick-ass specs but still performs poorly.
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The truth about PC gaming on SSDs vs. HDDs, tested with real data
If you're still gaming on an HDD in 2025, it's time to level up to an SSD. I did some testing with modern games to show how much faster it can actually be for you.
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Google's powerful 'Deep Research' Gemini AI arrives in Workspace
After launching its intensive Deep Research AI for Gemini Pro users last December, Google is now bringing that capability to Workspace subscribers as well.
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Stop being tricked by AI fakery. Here are the red flags to look for
AI-generated content is getting more realistic by the day, making it hard to separate fact from fiction. If you're sick of getting fooled, then you'll want to look out for these identifying traits.
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Firefox 135 update fixes security flaws and some crash issues
The latest update features some security fixes as well as some other bug fixes.
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New Ring Outdoor Cam Plus promises to deliver 2K resolution
The mid-priced security camera can be deployed indoors or out and has AC, battery, and solar power options.
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Microsoft is paywalling these features in Notepad and Paint
Two iconic Windows apps will have certain features restricted if you don't have an active Microsoft 365 subscription.
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This outdoor security camera brings Matter connectivity outside
The weatherized Camera Hub G5 Pro from Aqara packs a hub for Zigbee and Matter devices, effectively bringing Matter connectivity to outdoor areas.
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Nvidia, Newegg try to keep RTX 50-series cards away from scalpers
New reservation programs are offering to let real (or at least verified) buyers get access to new GPUs. But how many cards are actually reserved?
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Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti sells out instantly, surprising no one
Less than an hour after the new Nvidia card's launch, all US online retailers are completely out of stock.
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Asking a Google speaker to play Amazon Music tunes just got easier
Teeing up Amazon Music tracks on a Google Nest smart speaker used to involve jumping through hoops, but not anymore.
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I used to get back pain from office work. These 5 desk accessories fixed it
Working at a desk all day can be back-breaking. These simple accessories can help to reduce and prevent posture-related back pain.
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Chip tariffs will hit 25 percent by April — and then go higher
According to reports, President Trump plans to assess a 25 percent tariff on chips beginning in April, then raise the tariff even higher to force foreign chipmakers to relocate to the United States.
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5 new Windows 11 features should hit your PC soon
Microsoft's recent Windows 11 Release Preview build is a clear signal that any features it contains will hit your PC soon. Here's what Microsoft is promising.
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This high-risk keylogger malware is a growing threat to Windows users
Security researchers have noticed a marked increase in Snake keylogger attacks against Windows users.
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X nearly doubles the price of Premium+ plan after Grok-3 AI update
Despite going from $22/month to $40/month, it still doesn't grant full access to the AI chatbot's features.
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Nvidia's new RTX 50-series cards have issues playing older PhysX games
Some graphically intense PC games from 2005 to 2013 have issues showing off their prowess on cards like the RTX 5090.
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