Quick Links Summary you’re able to run a ChatGPT-like AI on your own PC with Alpaca, a chatbot created by Stanford researchers. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. You just need at least 8GB of RAM and about 30GB of free storage space. Chatbots are all the rage right now, and everyone wants a piece of the action. Google hasBard, Microsoft hasBing Chat, and OpenAI’sChatGPTis practically synonymous with AI at this point....
Summary Ever wondered if someone has unfriended, unadded, or removed you on Snapchat? You won’t get a notification when it happens, but it’s easy to check for yourself in the Snapchat app. Just remember, you might not like what you find. Check Your Friends List to See if They’re Still There The quickest way to find out if you’ve beenunfriended on Snapchatis to check your current friends list. If you can’t find the person you’re looking for—and you know you used to be friends with them on Snapchat—they have either unfriended you, blocked you, or deleted their own account....
Quick Links The terminal is the most widely used piece of Linux software, and now it even ships as an option on any Pixel phone. You just have to know where to look. Yet once you find this command line prompt, what can you do with it, and are you the kind of person that will gain anything from having this kind of power in the palm of your hands?...
Summary Remember Huawei? The US banned the company from using Google apps and services or collaborating with US companies, but it has made a comeback and has continued selling phones, even without Google services. And it also makes foldable phones, too, even as its latest one might look a bit unique. Huawei has introduced a new flip phone, the Pura X, featuring a unique sideways folding mechanism. Instead of flipping vertically, it flips horizontally and makes for a slightly wider device that’s more appropriate to be used as a tablet....
Summary If you’re tired of having a USB-C cable that’s too short or doesn’t charge fast enough, then Hyper’s latest cord is a great solution. TheHyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C to USB-Ccable is designed to be tangle-free, handle high power requirements, and go the distance with longer length options available. Plenty of cables claim to be “tangle-free” but this one lives up to the claim. This USB-C cable delivers quite a bit of value....
Quick Links Creators are always on the hunt for tools and gadgets that will simplify the filming and editing process. Modern smartphones already made it so they don’t have to spend thousands on camera equipment, and theInsta360 Flowenhances the experience by integrating AI into auser-friendly gimbal. I’ve been meaning to get my hands on a gimbal. Not because I really need one, but because they’re a nifty device that solves several pain points of filming on my smartphone....
Intel confirmed last year thatit would retire its long-running Pentium and Celeron names, which had been reduced to branding for budget processors. Now the first N-Series chips for budget PCs have arrived, during CES 2023. Intel has revealed its new line of N-series processors, which will be sold under the Core i3 name and “Intel Processor” – not confusing at all. They’re based on thesplit-core designwe’ve seen in some mobile Core i5 and Core i7 chips, with some faster “P-cores” paired with slower and more power-efficient “E-cores....
Quick Links Summary Keychron has a winner with its newQ6 Pro keyboard. From its sturdy, full-metal design to its incredibly satisfying K Pro Banana switches and proprietary keycaps, it was an absolute joy to type on over these past few weeks. Whether you work from home and your job requires a lot of typing, you play games casually with friends, or you need a quality keyboard to get homework done, a mechanical keyboard is a great investment....
Quick Links Most of us are drowning under a sea of subscription services, whether they be streaming platforms, cloud storage, phone plans, or anything else. However, there is one right now that is a shockingly good deal, and might even save you money:Microsoft 365. Related:What Is Microsoft 365? Microsoft 365 used to be called Office 365, and its primary purpose is access to the traditional library of Office productivity applications. You get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and so on, but Microsoft has also added more services and applications to the package over the past few years....
MSI has released its Roamii BE Lite Mesh System dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router, joining the still-small pool of Wi-Fi 7 routers available to purchase. Announced at CES 2024, the Roamii BE Lite Mesh System supports up to 4323 Mbps on the 5GHz band and 688 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band (the full technical specifications are available on theMSI website). This is MSI’s first Wi-Fi mesh system, an approach combining a router with one or more nodes to better cover dead spots in the house....
Quick Links PivotTables in Microsoft Excel are a great way to get insights from big data sets in just a few seconds. However, most people don’t make full use of their capabilities, sticking to their basic functionalities like creating simple summaries. So, here are some ways to expand your PivotTable expertise. To follow along as you read this guide, download a free copy of Microsoft’ssample data set. Then, before you use the data set to create a PivotTable, make sure each column is assigned the correctnumber format(text, accounting, or short date)....
Quick Links The fun thing about Android is that there’s always something happening. This week was no different, of course, and you may have missed some big stories. We know when the Pixel 10 is going to be announced, Gemini is replacing Assistant on more watches, and Android will be merging with Chromebooks at some point. Read on for more! Android News Universal Chat App Beeper Just Fixed Its Biggest Problem You might be familiar with Beeper....
Summary The market is riddled withmechanical keyboards, each seemingly offering something different. After running a gauntlet of countless mechanical boards, theRazer BlackWidow V4 75%has proven to be a standout that maximizes comfort and customizability with a low profile and hot-swappable keys. With its BlackWidow V4 75%, Razer proves it’s possible to decrease size while increasing potential. In fact, that this keyboard is smaller has no negative impact on the overall experience....
