Windows 11 is packed with AI now. Here’s how to take back control
…To turn off the Copilot toolbar icon as well, head to Appearance > Copilot and sidebar > Copilot and turn off "Show Copilot button on the toolbar." Mozilla Firefox You have to…
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Your next PC will likely run on AI agents
…Among the big-three AI providers, Anthropic is arguably the furthest along in terms of turning the Claude app into an agentic AI command center, complete with agent-coordinating tools for coding…
Ryzen 9950X3D2 tested: AMD made a creator's dream chip in gamer clothing
…Otherwise, it's using the same 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5 setup. One twist: In the vanilla 9950X3D, the die without 3D V-Cache boosts to higher speeds in non-gaming…
Want me to trust Windows 11 again? Bring back local accounts
…And they know we want local accounts, created at Windows setup with no connection to an online Microsoft login. Because they've spent years intentionally closing every loophole and patching every workaround…
I don't need Windows 11 anymore. One final tool freed me from Microsoft
…Every tool, program, and piece of information I rely upon is now essentially separate from whatever machine I'm using at the moment. I'm writing the words you're reading right…
Gemini gave my Plex server a checkup. Its diagnosis surprised me
…A chainsaw is great for pruning a tree, but it's not the right tool for cutting a wedding cake. By the same token, LLMs tend to suck at life coaching and…
How to Fix Wireless Dead Zones and Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 at Home
…6GHz + 5GHz + 2.4GHz Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for improved stability under load 2.5G Ethernet ports (x4) for wired devices and multi-gig setups 6 internal antennas Built-in network security…
Trend Micro Maximum Security review: Better alternatives exist
…You also get tools to ensure your PC stays up to date (and thus less vulnerable to attacks), keep some of your local data safe, and also preserve your privacy. Trend Micro…
20 free Windows apps that fix the most annoying parts of your PC
…setup that aids in labeling and organizing your fans and their associated sensors. Microsoft PowerToys for unlocking extra features and goodies in Windows A worker is only as good as their tools…
Windows 11 is finally fixing two of its most hated design choices
…When Microsoft launched Windows 11, optimizing Windows Search meant learning a collection of tips and tricks, then optimizing tools like file indexing. But then Microsoft brought in AI, adding semantic search in…