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The one thing the next version of macOS needs to address

The one thing the next version of macOS needs to address

WWDC 2023 is on its way, and macOS 14 will likely get announced. But AI is the elephant in the room.
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The dark side of ChatGPT: things it can do, even though it shouldn’t

The dark side of ChatGPT: things it can do, even though it shouldn’t

OpenAI's ChatGPT is a powerful tool, but unfortunately, that power can easily be used for all the wrong reasons.
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Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally

Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally

The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
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This little-known feature is my favorite part of using a Mac and iPhone together

This little-known feature is my favorite part of using a Mac and iPhone together

Using multiple Apple devices together is a seamless dream, and this one feature shows that in action. It’s a great addition to any workflow.
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Nvidia isn’t selling graphics cards — it’s selling DLSS

Nvidia isn’t selling graphics cards — it’s selling DLSS

Nvidia sells graphics cards, of course, but the company continues to hang its hat on DLSS to push performance to new heights.
The back of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

9 new Apple products that could launch in 2023

9 new Apple products that could launch in 2023

Although we've already seen some Apple gadgets in 2023, more are on the way! From iPhones to Macs, here's everything we're still expecting this year.
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Cooler Master GP27Q monitor.

Cyberpunk 2077’s Overdrive mode still isn’t a reason to buy a new GPU

Cyberpunk 2077’s Overdrive mode still isn’t a reason to buy a new GPU

Cyberpunk 2077's hotly anticipated ray tracing Overdrive feature is here, and it's very impressive. But it's still not a reason to run out and buy a new GPU.
A gaming laptop playing Horizon Zero Dawn.

Gaming laptops are still lying to us, and it’s getting even more complicated

Gaming laptops are still lying to us, and it’s getting even more complicated

As a new generation of gaming laptops rolls out in 2023, it's becoming even more difficult to trust what you see on a spec sheet.
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I brought ChatGPT to the board game world. Is it ready for game night?

I brought ChatGPT to the board game world. Is it ready for game night?

ChatGPT is a great conversational tool, but can it help me learn some obscure board game rules? Let's find out.
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Forget the RTX 4090. Here’s why you should buy an older GPU instead

Forget the RTX 4090. Here’s why you should buy an older GPU instead

Retailers and Nvidia may have you believe that you need the RTX 4090 for AAA gaming, but here's why you really don't.
Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti graphics card.

The surprising reason your powerful PC still can’t handle the latest games

The surprising reason your powerful PC still can’t handle the latest games

New games are pushing even powerful last-gen GPUs to their limits and exposing a big problem with graphics cards: VRAM limits.
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From click wheels to trackpads, these are the best Apple designs of all time

From click wheels to trackpads, these are the best Apple designs of all time

Apple has had its fair share of superb designs over the years, but what are its greatest hits? Here, we’ve grouped all the best designs Apple has ever created.
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Apple would be smart to delay the Reality Pro from WWDC

Apple would be smart to delay the Reality Pro from WWDC

A new report says the anticipated Reality Pro headset won't show up at WWDC after all -- and that's probably for the best.
OpenAI announced its latest iteration of ChatGPT with greater accuracy and creativity.

5 amazing things GPT-4 has already done that show its power

5 amazing things GPT-4 has already done that show its power

GPT-4 is capable of some amazing things, and we're only beginning to discover everything it can do.
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This might be why The Last of Us has terrible stuttering on PC

This might be why The Last of Us has terrible stuttering on PC

The Last of Us on PC has some major issues with stuttering and crashes, and we might have a glimpse into why.
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Newegg’s AI PC Builder is a dumpster fire that I can’t look away from

Newegg’s AI PC Builder is a dumpster fire that I can’t look away from

Newegg introduced a PC builder powered by ChatGPT, but it has some serious problems when it comes to recommending parts
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How Unreal Engine 5 is tackling the biggest problem in PC gaming

How Unreal Engine 5 is tackling the biggest problem in PC gaming

Epic announced a slate of new features for Unreal Engine 5 during its State of Unreal address, but the most important update flew under the radar.
Desktop background on the Alienware 34 QD-OLED.

I love my OLED gaming monitor, but I feel like it’s gaslighting me

I love my OLED gaming monitor, but I feel like it’s gaslighting me

The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is still the best gaming monitor you can buy, and I'm happy I bought one. But the constant reminders of OLED burn-in are fatiguing.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia’s outrageous pricing strategy is exactly why we need AMD and Intel

Nvidia’s outrageous pricing strategy is exactly why we need AMD and Intel

Nvidia is the leader of the pack in the discrete GPU market, but it's time that AMD and Intel tried to give it a run for its money.
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Google Bard avoids the critical flaws of Bing Chat

Google Bard avoids the critical flaws of Bing Chat

Google Bard is finally in the hands of the public, and its focused responses help it avoid the critical errors Bing Chat launched with.
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6 things I want to see in the new iMac

6 things I want to see in the new iMac

A new 24-inch iMac is reportedly on the way, complete with new features and better performance. Here’s everything we want to see in Apple’s next all-in-one Mac.
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The biggest Apple design fails and screw-ups of all time

The biggest Apple design fails and screw-ups of all time

Even Apple can get a design badly wrong, and these products are the proof. From the butterfly keyboard to the Newton MessagePad, here’s Apple’s hall of shame.
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I finally gave PC gaming a shot. Here’s why I’m a true believer now

I finally gave PC gaming a shot. Here’s why I’m a true believer now

As a lifelong console gamer, I was always intimidated by PC gaming. Here's what happened when I gave it another shot.
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How Microsoft 365 Copilot unleashes ChatGPT from its restraints

How Microsoft 365 Copilot unleashes ChatGPT from its restraints

Microsoft showed off its highly anticipated integration of generative AI into its most popular apps, like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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How Zelda: Ocarina of Time speedrunners break the N64 in incredible new ways

How Zelda: Ocarina of Time speedrunners break the N64 in incredible new ways

Ocarina of Time has had a long life after it released, with speedrunners breaking the game in incredible and exciting new ways.
Windows 7 desktop.

Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best

Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best

Microsoft has been making Windows operating systems for almost 40 years, and though they've improved, there have been some wins and duds. We rank them here.
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4 Windows 11 accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use

4 Windows 11 accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use

Microsoft's ever-maturing Windows 11 continues to add accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use. Here are our favorites.
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Nvidia’s biggest fails of all time

Nvidia’s biggest fails of all time

Nvidia might be a mighty titan in the graphics industry, but it's made some major mistakes over the years. Here are Nvidia's biggest ever fails.
Phil Nickinson, as edited by Adobe Photoshop's Neural Filter.

Photoshop AI thinks ‘happiness’ is a smile with rotten teeth

Photoshop AI thinks ‘happiness’ is a smile with rotten teeth

Photoshop and Lightroom are essential tools for any photographer. But you just can't leave it in the hands of artificial intelligence.
Hopper H100 graphics card.

No, ChatGPT isn’t going to cause another GPU shortage

No, ChatGPT isn’t going to cause another GPU shortage

ChatGPT's explosion in popularity has stirred up some fears that another GPU shortage is on the horizon, but gamers don't need to worry.
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5 Windows 11 settings to change right now

5 Windows 11 settings to change right now

Windows 11 is fantastic, but it's not perfect. The default install has a number of annoying settings that everyone should change right away. Here are our top 5.
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Here’s how Intel doubled Arc GPUs’ performance with a simple driver update

Here’s how Intel doubled Arc GPUs’ performance with a simple driver update

Intel delivered a massive boost in performance for its Arc GPUs with a simple driver update, but how? We sat down with Intel to dig deeper.
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5 abandoned Apple products that need to make a comeback

5 abandoned Apple products that need to make a comeback

Apple has retired a lot of great products over the years, but there are some I wish it would bring back and start selling again. Here are five of the best.
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The 5 best ChatGPT tips we use constantly

The 5 best ChatGPT tips we use constantly

Here are five tips that can help you make the best use of ChatGPT.