ChatGPT just added a locker for file uploads
…That said, files you upload to regular ChatGPT conversation threads may be used for model training, unless you toggle off the “Improve the model for everyone” setting under Settings > Data Controls…
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Report: Microsoft rethinks AI ambitions in Windows 11 after pushback
…But recent data shows that Copilot+ PCs are a bust. Microsoft seems to know this and has started pivoting away from all that. In fact, while Microsoft once said that every Windows…
The Seagate & LaCie External Storage Buyer’s Guide
…Cloud storage is one solution – but not without its own problems, with monthly subscription fees, long upload times, and reduced control over your data. The better solution is simple, fast, and local…
Reddit users hate NordVPN. Are their criticisms legit?
…The Netherlands being a member of both the 9 and 14 Eyes data-sharing alliances and Lithuania abiding by the less privacy-friendly EU GDPR data retention laws make them suboptimal privacy…
Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here's what to check
…Data processing takes place largely in the data center; nothing is stored on the PC, so there is nothing to clean up. The situation is slightly different for Copilot Plus PCs. Some…
The only PC maintenance checklist I don’t hate
…worthwhile to make sure your SSD has at least 10% free capacity so the controller can move data around efficiently. This will also help improve NAND flash cell longevity (i.e., your…
These are the 6 apps I trust with my account passwords
…Protection for other personal data Because of how frequently we use them online, credit card and bank account numbers, our addresses, and other personal data can be securely stored in many password…
Your laptop came with hidden superpowers. These 7 are actually worth using
…Others, like the built-in Asus app, can go into extensive detail, offering you fine-grained control over ports and AI functions. Performance gaming notebooks often carry their own custom software that…
AI malware threatens Windows 11 security. Traditional antivirus can't keep up
…Attackers could exploit these flaws to execute malicious code remotely and take complete control of a system. In some scenarios, simply connecting to a compromised server was enough for an attack to…
Google's new Spark AI agent will run your digital life for $100/month
…according to Google. (Google hasn’t yet fully detailed how Spark’s permissions and approval controls will work.) The examples of tasks that Spark could perform include checking your inbox for messages…