Gemini's 'Personal Intelligence' is pushy and weird
…the chat), and then threw me another curve ball, warning that my stairway dimmer switch had a low battery and needed to be replaced. Say what? Then a little later…
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Norton Antivirus Plus review: Fantastic security for digital minimalists
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The Dell & Alienware 2026 Wish List
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Tested: Alienware's Area 51 blends absurd speed with serious outlet anxiety
…While the base model has a typical keyboard with scissor switch keys, the Area 51 I reviewed had CherryMX ultra-low-profile mechanical key switches (a $50 optional upgrade). I adore this…
10 free ways to make your Windows PC harder to hack
…install software, then switch to a secondary Standard account for your day-to-day computer usage. Microsoft has a detailed help website with information about creating new user accounts. The good news…
AI Isn’t Optional Anymore – Here’s How to Actually Use It
…subscriptions are a sign of things to come for flat-rate ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini users. News Analysis Google is quietly moving toward ads in Gemini There aren’t any ads in…
The Norton Security Buyer's Guide
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Laptop makers, I'm begging for this one simple USB-C feature
…Why are laptops like this? I've spoken about this little pet peeve with many of my fellow tech writers, and plenty of regular laptop users too. I've never met one…
Triage your Gmail with this easy Gemini hack
…Google users and no longer stuck behind a paywall, Personal Intelligence can be pushy and annoying, with Gemini too often butting in with random asides about my life and background (“As a…