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ChatGPT’s new image model turned my article into handwriting
Images 2.0 is easily the best text-rendering image model I’ve seen yet.
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 Analysis
Flat-rate AI plans are broken. Blame AI agents
Citing the explosive growth of agentic workflows, GitHub just slammed the brakes on its flat-rate Copilot AI plans. It’s a symptom of a wider problem.
News
Microsoft officially says you don't need extra antivirus on Windows 11
In a blog post, Microsoft says Defender is enough for most Windows 11 users. No extra antivirus needed if you keep defaults enabled and update regularly.
Feature
Even trusted apps can spread PC malware now
Here’s why you need antivirus even if you only do “safe” things on your PC.
Feature
Bing is the anti-AI search engine you should be using
Don't waste your time poring through AI search summaries of what you want to buy. AI makes mistakes and consumes resources. Replace Google with Bing and dive into human-generated responses, fast.
Tip
This prompt trick forces AI to stop flattering you and think harder
Worried your AI chatbot is just "yessing" you? Here's a prompt that will make it challenge its own assumptions.
Reviews
Norton VPN review: Simple, speedy, and better than ever
Norton VPN Standard is a standalone offering from the security giant that provides good speeds and streaming access at an affordable price.
News Analysis
I tried Claude Design for half an hour. I’m already locked out for a week
With a single prompt, Anthropic’s new design tool created an elaborate webpage design in minutes. Those minutes cost me an entire week of Claude Design usage.
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Perplexity priced me out of its OpenClaw clone
Designed to run 24/7 on a Mac mini, Perplexity's Personal Computer lets AI agents take charge of your system—if you're a big spender.
Feature
Chrome tracks more than you realize. Here’s how to take back your privacy
While Chrome is a popular browser, it tends to collect a lot of data about its users. Here is how to help minimize what it collects and make your browsing experience more private.
How-To
Windows has a built-in ransomware shield. Most people never turn it on
Did you know Windows includes ransomware protection built right in? Microsoft Defender can safeguard your PC, but the feature isn’t automatically enabled. Here's how to do it yourself.
News Analysis
Adobe and Canva want their AI agents to replace your creative workflow
Adobe Firefly AI Assistant and Canva AI 2.0 use conversational agents to automate creative workflows across all of their respective applications.
News Analysis
Your ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini chats aren't as private as you think
A recent federal ruling suggests chatbot conversations can create legal risk, even when users think they’re private.
News
Unpatched Microsoft Defender flaw lets hackers gain admin access
A security researcher has published a working exploit for a Microsoft Defender security flaw that affects Windows 10, 11, and Server.
Feature
I ditched ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for a week. I didn’t miss ‘em
Turns out AI isn’t much help moving all your worldly possessions to a new home.
How-To
One simple browser setting can help block shady websites
You have to tweak Chrome, Edge, and Firefox if you want your data to only go through encrypted connections. Here’s how.
News Analysis
Claude users are teaching it to talk like a caveman. Here's why
Claude talk less. Claude save tokens. User spend less. Some no like.
News
Microsoft fixes 167 security flaws in April, second biggest Patch Tuesday ever
This month's Patch Tuesday includes an actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability and several critical RCE bugs in Windows and Remote Desktop.
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