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You can now generate AI images of people in Google Docs, Gmail, and more
It's also now easier to use Gemini's AI suggestions when writing emails.
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I pushed an AI to make recipes from photos. It pushed back
I wanted my local AI models—including DeepSeek—to compose formatted recipes from food photos, but getting them to work together was a challenge.
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SD cards, demystified: How to decipher the confusing jumble of specs
SD cards and microSD cards have a lot of their own unique terms and specifications. It will all make sense once we break it down for you.
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Super Bowl LIX streaming and viewing options, ranked
Super Bowl in 4K, HDR, and surround sound: Sorting through the options for 2025.
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This cozy $4 game is helping me move through grief
Ropuka's Idle Island oozes with charm and positivity, which is exactly what I need right now.
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20 million OpenAI users hacked? Here's how to stay safe, just in case
ChatGPT users should take note—a Russian hacker claims to have login info for millions of accounts, including email addresses and passwords.
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What happens if you plug a handheld PC into an RTX 5090? We found out
Using a $2,500 GPU with a handheld gaming PC is… a really bad idea. But Adam and Will did it anyway. For you.
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This GoPro mount for Steam Decks unlocks new levels of convenience
This adapter can attach your Steam Deck to any GoPro mount. You know, for playing while you're doing extreme sports — like laying on the couch.
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Graphics card makers are already jacking up RTX 50-series prices
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. But between high demand, short supplies, and incipient trade wars, it's basically inevitable.
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Steam now warns when Early Access games are defunct or abandoned
Valve wants to help you avoid buying into Early Access games that probably aren't being developed anymore.
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Microsoft support page lies about 'how to uninstall Edge'
Search in Bing for "how to uninstall Microsoft Edge," and you'll find a Microsoft support page for how to uninstall Edge. It doesn't tell you how to uninstall Edge.
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Asus made a gold RTX 5090, as if it weren't expensive enough already
The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 "Dhahab OC Edition" has a gold-covered cooler covered in Arabic script, camels, and skyscrapers. I wonder who it's marketed towards?
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Why I'm switching to an eco-friendly laptop
Sustainable laptops are just better for the environment.
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Acer's newest Helios gaming laptops pack RTX 5070 power
The updated Predator Helios Neo AI models come in 16-inch and 18-inch flavors, with the latest Core Ultra 9 Intel processors and tons of port options.
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ASRock says it's shifting out of China to avoid U.S. tariffs
Responding to the unpredictable nature of the Trump administration's economic policy is proving to be a difficult task for PC hardware manufacturers.
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Is the new AI-powered Alexa almost here? 6 things to know
There’s a strong chance we’ll see the new Alexa with retooled AI abilities before the month is out. Here’s the latest chatter.
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ChatGPT's new AI search beats Google in this one thing
ChatGPT can now be used as a search engine, poring through the web to deliver AI-powered results. And it's better than Google in certain areas.
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Google's Gemini rolls out 'world's best' AI model, free of charge
The new experimental AI model is better at explaining its reasoning, leading to better answers.
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Chrome's Incognito mode no longer saves copied stuff to clipboard history
Thanks to Microsoft, the text and media you copy while private browsing is now protected.
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Bill Gates: 'Intel lost its way'
The former Microsoft CEO said he's stunned at how far behind Intel has fallen compared to Nvidia and Qualcomm.
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Update now! This 7-Zip exploit bypasses crucial Windows protections
The zero-day attack also highlights the importance of keeping all your apps up to date—you should update 7-Zip immediately.
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You can now use AI in Teams to improve poor quality video calls
Even on a bad internet connection, you can now enjoy higher-resolution video with the power of AI upscaling.
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Corsair's new pegboard shelf adds workshop chic to your desk
This pricey add-on lets you hang pretty much anything you want on top of (and behind) your monitors. It's even compatible with most standing desks.
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Most HP printer models have these critical security flaws. Update now!
HP's Universal Printer Driver Series, used in most HP printer models, contains serious security vulnerabilities that you need to patch ASAP.
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More Windows 11 patch woes, this time with mouse pointers acting up
The optional KB5050094 patch for Windows 11 was supposed to fix stuff, but introduced problems of its own with the mouse cursor, File Explorer, and more.
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Snapdragon claims 10 percent of the PC market
Qualcomm said that it's captured about 10 percent of the PC market above $800 in the U.S., with plans to grab more. Its dispute with Arm appears to be over, too.
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Windows 11's app store has a solution for gigantic PC game downloads
Microsoft and the Microsoft Store app are testing modular game downloads, which means that you won't have to wait for hundreds of gigabytes of games to download.
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Windows will soon be jamming to MIDI 2.0's music services
Microsoft has taken the modernized MIDI 2.0 audio specification and is bringing it to Windows for a new age of audio production.
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Sonos is in trouble. A pricey streaming box won’t help
The new streaming player Sonos is rumored to be prepping could cost as much as $400. Who's it for, exactly?
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eBay's newest Nvidia GPU scams are even dumber than before
As always, duplicitous scammers are trying to bilk you out of your bucks — now with a veneer of "anti-bot" BS.
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Patch your Netgear router right now!
Over the weekend, the company announced fixes for two critical vulnerabilities affecting select Nighthawk routers and Wi-Fi 6 access points.
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AMD says RX 9070 and 9070 XT will arrive 'in early March'
The newest Radeon cards will show up a few weeks earlier than we thought, but we still don't know much about what's inside them.
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GrubHub got hacked. Go change your password!
The data breach involves the food delivery service’s contact information for customers, drivers, and merchants—along with payment info for select individuals.
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Which PC components should you upgrade first?
A PC's CPU, RAM and graphics card need to be upgraded over time, but which upgrade is most beneficial and how much does it cost?
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HDMI 2.2 vs. DisplayPort 2.1b: The future of display connectors, explained
What you need to know about the new video connection standards that were announced earlier this year at CES 2025.
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Firefox surprises no one by adding AI to the browser
Mozilla's Firefox is adding support for third-party AI services within its Windows browser, but it's not developing its own.
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Comparing smart lock quality & security? Look for these standards
ANSI and BHMA smart lock ratings reveal everything from the effort it will take to defeat a lock (via picking or sheer destruction) to the availability of blank keys.
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Tired of reading contracts? Adobe Acrobat's AI will do it for you
Adobe says its newest AI tool can summarize never-ending contracts. But how long before lawyers game it with deceptive legalese?
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AMD's monster 9955HX3D gaming laptops really are coming soon
At least one retailer says AMD's second-gen "Fire Range" X3D laptops will be here by the end of March at the earliest.
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RTX 5090 cards are dying after Nvidia's recent driver update
If you were able to snag one of Nvidia's instantly-sold-out GPUs, maybe hold off on updating your drivers for now.
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RTX 5060 cards could arrive by March, says supplier
In a leak, one China-based manufacturer says it's sending RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti hardware to OEM partners next month.
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It's time to wipe those forgotten apps linked to your Google account
And while you’re at it, you should strengthen your account security if you’re using this login method. Here’s why.
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These are the 10 most watched Netflix shows of all time
Netflix is the largest international streaming service with some of the most popular shows of all time, but which ones are the most watched? Here are the top ten across all seasons.
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Beyond Copilot: 13 helpful AI tools for PC users
ChatGPT has set off an avalanche, with more and more companies developing their own AI applications. These intriguing alternatives to Microsoft Copilot are worth a try.
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Meet Opera Air, a calming browser built to battle doom-scrolling
Opera has released Opera Air, a free Windows browser designed to help you deal with the world through calming binaural beats, guided meditation and stretching exercises.nn
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The Sims and The Sims 2 now available digitally for the first time
Both games will be available with all their expansion content via EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
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Microsoft tests new PowerToys app that can pull audio from video files
Microsoft is currently developing an update to its killer PowerToys collection of Windows apps that can extract audio from a video file, allowing you to sample music or lines of dialogue from videos.
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Microsoft's latest AI feature may just stop working. Here's why
Microsoft's plan to bring OpenAI's o1 AI model to Copilot isn't as generous as we thought. There are secret limitations, ones that Microsoft says it isn't disclosing.
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Want better Google search results? Start swearing
Experiments show that being a potty mouth with Google can help you find relevant info faster, often without AI jank getting in the way.
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