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What is a blockchain?

Blockchain is the basis for cryptocurrencies worth hundreds of billions. But there's more: Governments and people all over are using it for various purposes.
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Go ahead, pass laws. They can’t kill bitcoin, even if they try

Bitcoin regulation is a waste of everyone's time. Here's why no matter what's done, Bitcoin will continue to flourish.
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X-Bows Mechanical Ergonomic Keyboard Prototype hands-on review

In our X-Bows review, we'll show how this very different sort of keyboard can sport ergonomic features, yet also keep more traditional mechanical switches, and RGB lighting.
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Smile! Dentacoin wants to become the Bitcoin of the dental industry

Dentacoin is the latest cryptocurrency on the altcoin market, but can its dentistry roots help it secure a firm bite of the industry?
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The best 3D modeling software

The best 3D modeling software will vary based on your needs, but there plenty of options available, including for free. Here are our favorite software picks.
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How Stephen Cox, Farpoint’s composer, turned an old trumpet into a sci-fi drone

Making a virtual reality soundscape takes a different approach than traditional games. Composer Stephen Cox talks us through what it was like sound designing for Farpoint on the PSVR.
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From automated cars to AI, Nvidia powers the future with hardcore gaming hardware

Though best known for its graphics cards, Nvidia is using its powerful hardware to power future AI developments, including autonomous cars and facial recognition systems.
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Clearing the rat’s nest: Why virtual reality must go wireless

Wireless virtual reality is an important step to taking the technology mainstream. Not because of the freedom of movement -- though that’s great -- but because it makes VR easier to use.
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Game over? Why Call of Duty is dying and Overwatch is thriving

Sales of the latest Call of Duty game don't seem to be as strong usual for the franchise, so it might be time to make drastic changes.
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Lockheed Martin’s ‘spider’ robot searches airships for tiny holes, then patches them

Nobody likes spiders, but Lockheed Martin has made a new crop of SPIDER bots to help repair its growing fleet of hybrid airships.
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Telltale’s polished engine makes ‘Walking Dead,’ ‘Batman’ games look better

The next Walking Dead game from Telltale will see main characters make a comeback, and they'll look better than ever due to an updated engine.
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The future of virtual reality might come in a backpack

Could gaming PCs in backpack form be the best way for us to ditch the wires on our VR headsets and get out and game in the real world more?
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Asus’ new ROG GT51CA is a virtual reality rig with a secret

Asus ' GT51CA is a unique looking system, with powerful hardware and some interesting selling points, including a wearable that unlocks secret storage.
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Nobody wants a VR platform war, but Oculus may start one anyway

Although Oculus continues to remain quiet on the subject, HTC and Valve are keen to let the world know that they have no interest in VR exclusives.
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10 mind-bending Oculus Rift experiences that will take you for a psychedelic ride

The Oculus Rift headset has many wonderful experiences available for it, but also many that are bizarre. Here are the ten strangest VR games we could find.
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How to use Cortana

This is how to set up and use Cortana on Microsoft's latest operating system, including some helpful tips and tricks to help you use Cortana more efficiently.
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Microsoft’s Bluetooth keyboard brings laptop functionality to tablets

Microsoft's new wireless universal keyboard is designed to make things easier for the tablet user who wants to type, by giving them real keys to do so with.
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32-bit vs. 64-bit: Understanding what these options really mean

64-bit computing is replacing 32-bit, mainly because 64-bit enables faster hardware and software. Here's the rundown on the ongoing 32-bit vs. 64-bit debate.
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How to enable cookies

Despite your reservations, browser cookies are a necessity for surfing the web. Here's how to enable cookies in your browser, regardless of which one you use.
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You’re putting your router in the wrong spot. Here’s where to put it instead

Placing your router in the right position can have a big impact on your connection and internet speed. Here's the best spot to put it.
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What is GPU sag, and how to avoid it

GPU sag is when your graphics card isn't properly supported in its slot. This can lead to crashes and long-term damage to the card. Here's how to avoid it.
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How to easily make a deepfake

Making deepfakes used to take mountains of computational power and even more training data. But no more. Here's how to easily make a deepfake.
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How to use GPT4ALL — your own local chatbot — for free

Want to run your own chatbot locally? Now you can, with GPT4All, and it's super easy to install. Here's how to do it.
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These are the countries where ChatGPT is currently banned

AI chatbots have got the world in a big damn hurry, but where some are rushing to take advantage of it, others are looking to ban it. Here's the who's who.
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How to use Voice.ai — change your voice to almost anything

Voice.ai is an impressive tool for making your voice sound like almost anyone else's, making it great for pranks, gaming, or roleplaying. Here's how to use it.
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What is AGI? A self aware AI might be closer than you think

ChatGPT and other chatbots have raised the question of whether we're developing artificial general intelligence. But what is AGI, exactly?
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ChatGPT vs. Bing Chat: which is the best AI chatbot?

ChatGPT and Bing Chat are two exciting natural language chatbots that are making human-to-machine interactions easier than ever. Here's how they compare.
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AMD Ryzen 7000: availability, pricing, specs, and architecture

AMD Ryzen 7000 processors are here, and the range will soon expand to include 3D V-Cache and mobile chips. Here's everything you need to know about Zen 4.
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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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How to take a screenshot on Windows 11

You can take a screenshot in Windows 11 in a few different ways. Some of them will be familiar to anyone who's taken a screenshot on Windows before.
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Stable Diffusion vs. Midjourney — which is the best AI art tool?

Stable Diffusion and Midjourney are two of the best AI art tools, but which is better? What is the best AI art tool?
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How to watch Nvidia’s AI announcement at GTC

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is set to make some big announcements about AI t this year's Spring GPU Technology Conference. Here's how to watch.
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GPT-4 vs. ChatGPT: just how much better is the latest version?

GPT-4 is here, and it's a revolutionary upgrade over ChatGPT. With the ability to process images and understand smarter instructions, it's going to be huge.
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How to reset a Chromebook

Starting over can be difficult when your PC goes haywire. Luckily, resetting a Chromebook is easy. Our guide covers Powerwashing and a full-blown recovery.
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ChatGPT just launched on Slack — here’s how to use it

ChatGPT is now available within Slack and can be used for summarizing conversations, answering questions, or drafting quick replies. Here's how to use it.

How to run Stable Diffusion to make awesome AI-generated art

Stable Diffusion is one of the most impressive generative AI art tools available today. Here's how to run Stable Diffusion online and on your PC.
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How to use Live Captions in Windows 11: add subtitles to any audio automatically

Live Captions are a great way to better understand audio, whether it's a film, a new song, or a conversation with a friend. Here's how to enable Live Captions.
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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.