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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.
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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.
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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.
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Even trusted apps can spread PC malware now
Here’s why you need antivirus even if you only do “safe” things on your PC.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Adobe patches critical Acrobat Reader zero-day flaw. Update ASAP
A critical Acrobat Reader vulnerability has been exploited since December. Adobe's emergency fix is out and you should install it as soon as you can.
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Local AI is finally practical: 7 things you can do on your PC right now
You can do a lot with local AI, especially on a gaming PC with a powerful graphics card.
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10 Microsoft account settings I wish I had checked sooner
Secure your Microsoft account, secure your PC. Make sure these account settings in particular are properly set!
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Gemini adds Claude-style Notebooks for context and organization
The new Notebooks feature brings project-style chat organization with file uploads and NotebookLM sync. It's rolling out to free users soon.
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Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs available this April. Currently on discount: NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark.
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