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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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A web browser that relieves stress? Sounds crazy. Then I tried Opera Air
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.
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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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Microsoft is killing its VPN soon. Here's what you should do
One key feature in Microsoft Defender is being discontinued at the end of this month. Here's what you need to know.
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uBlock Origin is 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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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 February. Currently on discount: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Proton VPN.
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ChatGPT's advanced AI costs $200/mo. It's now free for Windows users
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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Google Sheets can now AI-generate charts and insights for you
With the latest update, Gemini can analyze more complex data and identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
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Get our top-pick antivirus for 73% off — that's $20 for 15 months
Norton 360 Deluxe offers wide protection and it's unbelievably cheap right now.
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Your password sucks. But does your PIN code suck too?
Australia’s public news service dug into worldwide data and found that almost one in 10 people use the same four-digit PIN. You may be among them.
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Microsoft ports DeepSeek's AI to Copilot+ PCs, and their NPUs
Microsoft is allowing Copilot+ PC users to test out the sexy new AI model from DeepSeek — and on the NPU, no less.
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ChatGPT update brings more knowledge and better image recognition
The AI chatbot will also be "more enthusiastic in its emoji usage" going forward.
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Is your VPN app really secure? Check for this new 'verified' symbol
Google's new verification feature for VPN apps in the Play Store will tell you if your VPN is reputable and secure.
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NordVPN's new protocol is designed to evade VPN restrictions
NordWhisper is designed to get around restrictive network filters that other protocols can't.
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If you hate passwords, switch to this other kind of login right now
To celebrate “Change Your Password Day” (yep, it’s apparently a thing), replace your passwords—don’t update them.
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PowerSchool hackers have your kid's info. These 3 steps will protect them
Data breaches like the PowerSchool hack puts your kids’ names and social security numbers in the hands of bad actors—and increases their fraud risk.
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Sony backs down on PlayStation Network login requirement for PC games
Some of Sony's biggest single-player games on PC, Like Spider-Man, God of War, The Last of Us, and Horizon, won't require a login.
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