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Are you frustrated with mediocre responses from AI chatbots? It might be because of how you are writing your prompts. In this article, I’ll highlight five powerful AI prompting techniques that will dramatically improve responses you get from AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. For this article, I’ll be usingChatGPTto demonstrate the prompt responses. 1Role Prompting and Persona Prompting Role prompting is a technique where, instead of just asking the AI to do something, you also assign a specific role....

Quick Links Windows 12 is still in development, giving us time to make some demands. For inspiration, let’s look at Linux, the underdog of desktop computing. Here are 7 surprisingly advanced, quality-of-life features that Linux offers, and Windows 12 should definitely steal them. No Ads in the User Interface Recently, Microsoft startedtesting ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu, with the idea that ads and recommendations help users find good apps and products....

The selection of good gaming mice has never been better. From budget models by lesser-known brands equipped with top-tier sensors and switches, to the latest releases from big names offering high-end features, a lot has improved in recent years. However, if you’re not ready to buy a new mouse or just want to make your current one feel and perform better, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a list of the best mods that’ll make your old mouse feel better than new....

Quick Links Word documents can look great on screen, but what works on screen doesn’t always work on paper. Before you print your work, go through these steps so you can rest assured that your document will be presented exactly how you wish. The steps in this guide refer to the Microsoft Word desktop app on Windows 11. However, some of the tips will also work on Word for the web and other operating systems....

Quick Links you’re able to automate many tasks on your Windows 11 PC using batch files. I’ll explain what a batch file is, how you can create one, and show you some interesting and useful uses of these files. What Is a Batch File? Abatch fileis a file that contains one or more commands to be executed subsequently. Instead of typing those commands in Command Prompt or PowerShell, you create a file that runs those commands whenever the file is launched....

Quick Links Password managers make life easier by storing and securing all your passwords in one place. But are they as safe as we think? With breaches happening more often, it’s worth taking a closer look at their real security. The Password Manager Dilemma When I first started using password managers, I thought I’d found the holy grail of online security. Finally, I could store all my passwords in one place, generate complex ones on the fly, and never worry about forgetting them....

Look, if a series includes swords, sandals, scandals, and a large amount of bloody action, I’m bingeing it, multiple times. I love a good historical fiction series, but with so many excellent options out there, it’s hard to pick a favorite. I will tell you, though, thatStarzOriginalSpartacusis one of my top five. I was sad when it ended—I missed its scandalous intrigue and all that gladiator action. You can imagine, then, how excited I was when Starz announced a spinoff, set to air this winter....

Summary I know you’re already thinking “yeah, this guy truly is crazy,” and I completely understand. MacBook Pro Touch Bars broke often and lacked function. But I still have a soft spot in my heart for Apple’s only attempt at bringing touchscreen technology to their laptops. And no, it’s notonlybecauseyou could put Nyan Cat on it. I Prefer Volume and Brightness Sliders Sliders and dials are perfect for fine-tuning settings. In the case of the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar,they allowed for a smooth transition between volume levels and screen brightnessas you scrubbed until the settings were just right....

Duolingo has replaced its heart system with an ever-decreasing store of energy, which can limit your access to lessons even if you don’t get anything wrong. What’s worse is that you can buy more energy by watching an ad, but the energy points you earn aren’t enough to complete a lesson, even if you answer everything correctly. If this latest change is one too many for your liking, there are some free alternatives to Duolingo that you can use instead....

Whether it’s Word, Excel, or beyond, many of us use programs in the Microsoft Office suite on a regular basis, whether for work or personal use, or both. If you’re a Windows user, don’t miss out on this chance to grab a discounted copy ofMicrosoft Office Professional 2021 for Windowsrather than paying for a monthly or yearly Microsoft 365 subscription. From today, September 20th, through September 24th, you can buy a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for a flat rate of only $34....

Summary The mechanical keyboard propaganda is everywhere. Whether it’s a PC gaming streamer or a photo of any self-respecting enthusiast’s desk, there’s bound to be some sort of mechanical keyboard around, with that unmistakableclack-clack-clackas you pummel its keys. The first IBM PC keyboards were exactly this type of noisy mechanical keyboard, with quiet membrane keyboards eventually replacing them to the relief of office workers everywhere, but in the past few years these keyboards have come back with a vengeance, and some people are outright fanatical about them....

Quick Links Summary If you’re looking to separate sections or add columns to your Google Docs document, it’s easy to add both horizontal and vertical lines. You have multiple ways to add these lines to your docs, and we’ll show you how. Add a Horizontal Line in a Google Docs Document To add a horizontal line (left to right) in your Google Docs document, there are two methods: use an option in Docs’ menu bar or customize your paragraph styles so a line appears after your paragraph....

Quick Links Summary Open Activity Monitor and find the process you want to kill by sorting by resource usage or by process ID. Then click the X button at the top of Activity Monitor and select either “Quit” or “Force Quit” to kill the process. Is an application or process causing problems on your Mac? Rid yourself of the problem app by killing it using Activity Monitor or the Terminal. you’re able to also find and kill processes that are using specific ports on your Mac....