If OpenAI's new direction bothers you as a privacy-conscious user, you may have more options than you might think. Local AI models have come a long way, and are now a viable alternative to cloud-based platforms. Since these models run entirely on your own hardware, no information is sent to a server, and have no advertising business model to answer to. For those who'd rather stay within the OpenAI ecosystem, upgrading to a paid tier removes ads entirely. It does feel worth being clear about what that decision involves, because, after all, OpenAI designed the free tier knowing that the ad exper
I didn't realize ChatGPT was serving ads until I dug into how it actually works… I've stopped recommending Synology to friends, and here's what I tell them to use instead There are plenty of other options for NAS enthusiasts besides Synology Synology's built-in ecosystem isn't what it used to be From a cohesive ecosystem to languishing apps When I set up my first Synology over … …
… Since these models run entirely on your own hardware , no information is sent to a server, and have no advertising business model to answer to. For those who'd rather stay within the OpenAI ecosystem, upgrading to a paid tier removes ads entirely. …
… RAM is usually the bare minimum with space for expansion, depending on the NAS model. …
… A closed ecosystem in 'User safety' garb Not very different from Apple's walled garden anymore Google's official blog post on the matter states this drastic move is all about "protecting the open environment," adding an "extra layer of security that deters bad actors" and making it significantly ha… …
… If you're in the Apple ecosystem, you're probably no stranger to Continuity Camera, which turns your iPhone into a powerful webcam. …
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… They are not aggressively pushing SteamOS everywhere, or forcing an ecosystem lock-in. Instead of spending millions on marketing to let other handheld owners know that they can install SteamOS on their devices, Valve is giving SteamOS a slow and deliberate expansion that feels inevitable now. …
… Related 5 operating systems you should try on your NAS The NAS ecosystem has its fair share of cool operating systems Even the OS can feel constricting I've raved about DSM, the OS powering Synology NAS models, but it can feel a little too restrictive, like other prebuilt NAS software. …
… The event marked Google's first attempt at designing a smartphone entirely in-house, moving away from the Nexus co-branding model. …