Category: Computers & IT
I used the Bosgame GVP7600 with my ageing PC and it gave it a huge graphics boost
Bosgame GVP7600: 30-second review If you think your PC is struggling, especially with anything too graphically intensive, like high-resolution image editing or video, then it might be time to upgrade. However, if your machine features a Thunderbolt 3, 4 or USB4 port and is able to support an eGPU, then the Bosgame GVP7600 eGPU might…
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AI is tricking people into traveling to places that don’t exist, and we all need to learn to avoid these scams
An unfortunate couple excitedly traveled for hours for a chance to take a mountaintop cable car called the Kuak Skyride. They’d seen it online, complete with smiling tourists gliding along and a TV journalist narrating the whole video. However, when the couple arrived, there was nothing but a small town and confused locals unaware of…
I reviewed this test bench-style eGPU, and I found it to be a decent DIY upgrade for your machine
GTBox G-Dock EGPU: 30-second review Everything about the GTBox G-Dock EGPU looks like it should be a piece of equipment in a computer test lab. The design of the actual casing for the GPU is very simplistic, with an all-metal casing that looks like a workshop tool enclosure rather than a piece of high-tech computer…
Firefox engineer warns Intel Raptor Lake CPUs are ‘crashing more often because of the summer heat,’ and it’s making me worry about the future of these chips
Netflix uses generative AI VFX in a show for the first time, as CEO says ‘the cost just wouldn’t have been feasible for a show on that budget’
ChatGPT Agent shows that there’s a whole new world of AI security threats on the way we need to worry about
If you watched the launch of OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent, or you’re a Plus, Pro or Teams user who has had a chance to try out the new ‘agent mode’ in the tools drop-down list, it’s hard not to be impressed with the latest AI innovation. ChatGPT Agent is designed to do complex real-world tasks…
Convenience over privacy? Nearly one in three Brits sharing confidential information with AI chatbots
30% of Britons are providing AI chatbots with confidential personal information Research from NymVPN shows company and customer data is also at risk Emphasizes the importance of taking precautions, like using a quality VPN Almost one in three Britons shares sensitive personal data with AI chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, according to research from cybersecurity company…
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review: impressive overall performance
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Two-minute review The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is an ideal desktop replacement with more than enough power to take on just about everything in PC gaming spaces and at max settings for the most part. While there are some situations you might need to bring some settings down a smidge (cough*Cyberpunk…
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Google AI Mode is getting a bigger AI brain from Gemini
Google has upgraded its AI Mode with the advanced Gemini 2. 5 Pro AI Mode has also added Deep Search, which can now run hundreds of background searches A new calling tool built into Search lets Google call businesses on your behalf Google is continuing to try to get you to use its AI Mode…
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Pico’s next XR headset could be lighter and smaller than ever, but I hope it just skips to AR glasses instead
OpenAI claims the new ChatGPT agent can run your errands, build your slides, and make you look like you have your life together
OpenAI has introduced a new tool called ChatGPT agent for handling online tasks autonomously ChatGPT Agent can navigate websites, manage calendars, run code, and build slideshows from a single natural-language prompt The agent can execute tasks across apps and services, though it will seek user approval before some actions OpenAI is rolling out a new…
Adobe Firefly is about to make its biggest leap in AI video yet with a new model and Veo 3 integration
How to Back Up a Computer to an External Hard Drive
The Download Back up your files to an external hard drive using File History or Backup settings on Windows. Make a full backup of your system to save everything, including Windows and your settings. This article explains how to back up your Windows PC, partially or completely, and is applicable to both Windows 11 and…
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Windows 10 update messes up emoji picker, proving that even though the OS is about to shuffle into its grave, Microsoft can still break stuff
Microsoft abandons change to Windows 11 taskbar as testers hated it – but I didn’t, and it’s baffling why there wasn’t a compromise
Best Large Language Models (LLMs) of 2025
The best Large Language Models (LLMs) make it simple and easy to set up, manage, and train your own AI models. Large language models (LLMs) are a type of artificial intelligence designed to understand and generate natural and programming languages. LLMs can be used to help with a variety of tasks and each have their…
Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see your entire desktop – but it probably won’t judge you for the clutter
Microsoft has updated its Copilot Vision tool to let the AI assistant view your desktop The feature will let Copilot respond to any content you’re viewing To give users control, Copilot Vision must be enabled, so it will only look at what you want the AI to see Microsoft has opened the eyes of its…
