The RAM in my desktop PC, which I bought in 2024 for about $200, is now worth almost a thousand bucks. The production shortage driven by “AI” data centers has affected memory,…
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Anthropic says Claude hacked real companies during AI safety tests
Just last week, OpenAI shared scary details about how a group of its models went rogue and plundered the servers of another organization. Now Anthropic is coming clean with frightening Claude tales…
These 5 mini PCs make laptops look wildly overpriced
Laptops are great if you need portability, but they’re also expensive. You’re paying for a lot of hardware that may not matter if your computer never leaves your desk. Since laptops cram…
Microsoft slipped another Photos app on my PC, and this one wants names
Microsoft has quietly begun adding a second Photos app to your Windows 11 PC: OneDrive Photos (beta), whose key addition seems to be an unwanted demand to know who the people are…
This $29 rack fixed my out-of-control keyboard and mouse collection
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there’s no substitute for swapping out keyboards and mice for optimal gaming performance, and that’s why I keep a bunch of different ones…
I tried ChatGPT Voice’s keyboard-free future. It still needs a keyboard
OpenAI plans for its revamped voice mode are even more ambitious than I imagined. Rather than just having ChatGPT hang out and shoot the breeze with you, OpenAI has its sights set…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
Microsoft PowerToys is still the first app I install on every Windows PC
I’m trying to be better about counting my blessings, and Microsoft’s PowerToys must surely number among them. Maybe that seems strong, but I’ve been using the open source utility pack more recently…
Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $9.97 through August 2
TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199) through August 2. Last year, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10. That means any computer still running an old operating system has missed out…
Lifetime access to 20+ popular AI models is only $79
TL;DR: ChatPlayground is a platform that gives you access to 20+ AI models, including Claude and GPT, and a lifetime subscription is only $79. Paying for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini separately means three subscriptions…