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GPU sag on an RTX 3070.

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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DeepFake of Rick Astley in The Great Gatsby.

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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GPT4All.

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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ChatGPT on a smartphone with Banned written across it.

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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The Blue Microphones Yeti Pro set up in front of a computer screen.

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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Robot from Bicentennial Man.

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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Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

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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A group shot of Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

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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Windows 11 Woman on Laptop Lifestyle

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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A Midjourney cartoon of a robot chatting with a woman using a laptop.

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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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on stage.

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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A laptop opened to the ChatGPT website.

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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A person sitting at an Asus Chromebook 15 and using it.

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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Using ChatGPT in Slack.

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.
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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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Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

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 CEO Jensen Huang with a few Nvidia graphics cards.

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.
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A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution: How to use the new tech in Chrome now

Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution will help GeForce owners enjoy higher-quality video than ever before, thanks to VSR's AI upscaling of web-based video content.
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Person sitting and using a Windows Surface computer with Windows 11.

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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Graphics card going into motherboard slot.

Stable Diffusion PC system requirements: what do you need to run it?

Stable Diffusion is a powerful tool, but it needs quite a powerful PC to run it well. Here's what you need to get up and running with this exciting AI.
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RX 7900 XTX installed in a test bench.

How to use MSI Afterburner, one of the top GPU overclocking and monitoring tools

If you want to monitor or overclock your graphics card, one of the best tools to help is MSI Afterburner. Here's how to use it so you can make the most of it.
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Best wired mouse for 2023: the best mice for gaming, work, and more

The best wired mice for 2023 offer speed, precision, and comfort, without the need to worry about battery life. They're great for gaming, work, and more.
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Checking a Wi-Fi router and internet connection on a phone.

What is Wi-Fi 7: Everything you need to know about 802.11be

Wi-Fi 7 is the next generation of wireless data transmission and it's coming this year in a range of routers and devices. Here's everything you need to know.
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Reddit app icon.

Reddit was hacked — here’s how to set up 2FA to protect your account

Setting up 2FA, or Two Factor Authentication, on Reddit will help you protect your account in the event of a site breach. Here's how to get it up and running.
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LastPass vs. 1Password: should you switch?

In light of LastPass breaches, it's hard to recommend it as a password manager. But is 1Password a worthy alternative?
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A person holding an Intel Compute Stick above a desk.

The best stick PCs for 2023

The best stick PCs can offer a solid desktop experience within a package that is as small as a thumb drive. Here are some of the best stick PCs in 2023.
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Stuck in ELO hell? HP’s A.I. coach wants to help Omen owners become better gamers

HP has updated its Omen Command Center with an exciting new feature: A.I. coaching that uses machine learning to help make you better at every facet of your game. Combining this with its existing game library collections and system monitoring features, the Command Center is becoming a broad, versatile app.
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The Dell XPS 13 Plus on a table outside.

The best OLED laptops for 2023

The best OLED laptops in the world offer truly gorgeous displays. These are our favorite models for many different purposes -- all with stunning screens.
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A Logitech speaker sitting beside a desktop computer.

The best gaming speakers for 2023

Picking the best gaming speakers means determining what's most important. Need RGB lighting? On a tight budget? These are our favorites to help you decide.
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Dell XPS 13 Plus front view showing display and keyboard deck.

The best 4K laptops for 2023

Looking for high resolution on the go? Our ranking of the best 4K laptops has options for gamers, travelers, mobile workers, and more.
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HTC Vive Pro review

I streamlined my PC VR setup, and now I use it more than ever

One of the biggest hurdles of PC-based VR is the setup time. Here's how I streamlined my own setup to encourage me to use it more.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su delivering AMD's CES 2023 keynote.

How to rewatch AMD’s CES 2023 keynote from today

Here's how to rewatch AMD's major announcements from CES 2023, including new processors and graphics cards.
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AMD's CEO showing off the RX 7600M XT at CES 2023.

CES 2023: AMD’s next-gen laptop GPU could beat a desktop RTX 3060

AMD showed off onboard and dedicated RDNA3 graphics at CES 2023, with the latest-generation GPUs exhibiting impressive performance and efficiency.
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