AppControl offers some examples of how you can use a linked AI agent to query for system statistics. Want to quickly discover which apps are interfering most with performance when you're gaming? Just ask, in plain words, "Which app caused the biggest CPU and GPU spikes during my gaming session last night?" Want to know where the apps running on your PC originate from? Just ask, "Identify any running apps developed by companies in [a specific country]." Curious to know if any apps are secretly accessing your location or PC hardware when you're away from your PC? Ask, "Did any apps access my loc
A personal IT tech in your PC? AppControl's new (and optional) AI integration feature can tell you in plain English what's been going on in your system.AppControl's MCP feature is disabled by default, and it requires manual activation as well as manual setup. Once you've updated the app to the latest version, a small banner will pop up that brings you to an instruction page for adding AI to the app. If you're concerned about your data being sent away to LLMs in the cloud, AppControl supports offline models via Ollama and WebUI. If you set this up, you can rest assured that your info is remaining on your system.
A personal IT tech in your PC? AppControl's new (and optional) AI integration feature can tell you in plain English what's been going on in your system.…controllers on PC. TOPICS Ben Wilson Senior Editor Back To Top LATEST ARTICLES 1 "AI definitely has a place in gaming": I asked readers about the future of gaming AI, and I…
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