Category: Computers & IT
‘It’s obvious that users are frustrated’: consumer rights group accuses Microsoft of not providing a ‘viable solution’ for Windows 10 users who can’t upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft recently threw a lifeline to consumers, offering alternatives to paying $30 for extended support for Windows 10 PIRG thinks this doesn’t go far enough in terms of avoiding an impending e-waste calamity The organization suggests Microsoft considers providing longer-term support for Windows 10, or relaxes the spec requirements for Windows 11 Microsoft’s recent lifeline…
The best early Prime Day laptop deals aren’t at Amazon – here are 11 offers I’d buy from $119
Even though there are early Prime Day deals already live at Amazon ahead of next week’s sale, the retailer has a disappointing selection of laptop offers right now. However, it’s not a problem, as the likes of Best Buy, Dell, and HP all have some excellent laptop deals that I’d recommend if you’re shopping for…
ChatGPT kept giving me bland dinner recipes until I showed it the kind of meals I actually like
One of the first tests I gave ChatGPT when it came out was to see what kind of recipes it could come up with. It’s a popular use for the AI chatbot, as “what should I eat tonight?” is a perennial source of stress for many people. Oddly, though, based on nothing but my request…
Are Stock CPU Coolers Good Enough For Every Processor?
Casual and newer users may grossly underestimate how much of a difference heat makes on your computer’s resources. Demanding games, video editing, animating, and even virtual machines could force your CPU to work at speeds hot enough to boil water. While higher speeds and more power may lead to better CPU performance, such high temperatures…
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I went on an AI-powered vacation, and it’s changed how I use my smartphone for good
AI hype has just about reached saturation point, but how useful is artificial intelligence in real life? That’s a question I set out to answer on a recent vacation – and it changed my view for good. Until now, I was skeptical – and that was despite owning an iPhone 15 Pro, which has Apple…
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Apple could launch a cut-price MacBook powered by an iPhone chip, new report claims – here’s why that would be a massive hit
Apple’s MacBook range offers some of the best laptops money can buy, and there’s no doubt that they’re premium offerings across the board. That focus on high-end quality means they don’t come cheap, but there are whispers now that Apple might be about to change its tune. That’s because reputable tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has…
