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Why ChatGPT custom instructions are such a big deal

Oh ChatGPT, you legendary time-saver you. But you do take a long time to get up to speed. Not with custom instructions though. Here's why they're so awesome.
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Why everyone’s suddenly talking about room temperature superconductors

Room temperature superconductors would change the world, but they've remained in science fiction. Until now. Maybe. Here's why everyone's talking about them.
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The best dual-monitor wallpapers you can download

This is our list of the best sources for the best dual-monitor wallpapers. They often offer beautiful nature shots, space vistas, and gaming screen grabs.
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Why I still prefer my dual-monitor setup over using an ultrawide

I love an ultrawide monitor, but I love my dual monitors more. They're old and failing, but they do a good enough job to keep me from upgrading just yet.
A laptop screen shows the home page for ChatGPT, OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot.

What is a DAN prompt for ChatGPT?

You can jailbreak ChatGPT with the right prompt. One that sometimes works is called a DAN, or Do Anything Now Prompt. Here's what you need to know to use it.
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What is Li-Fi? A faster, more secure wireless internet is just around the corner

Li-Fi technology has the potential to make our wireless networks faster and more secure, but it has its own pros and cons. Here's what you need to know.
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The best AI video editing tools

AI video editors can take the work out of cutting together clips, or re-editing for social media. Here are some of the best AI video editing tools you can use.
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How to improve PC cooling — make your PC run cooler and quieter

PC cooling is a delicate balance between performance and noise levels. Here are some ways to improve both in your computer.
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How to enable or disable ChatGPT from Windows taskbar

ChatGPT is built into Windows 11 through Bing search integration. You can turn it off if you don't want it, though. Here's how to disable ChatGPT in Windows 11.
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I taught ChatGPT to teach me board games, and now I won’t ever go back

With plugins, ChatGPT can do all sorts of exciting things, including teaching you how to play board games. Here's how to make your own ChatGPT rules lawyer.
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What is Google Bard? Here’s how to use this ChatGPT rival

Google Bard is the company's answer to ChatGPT, and recent updates have made it even better.
A Gigabyte Aorus Extreme motherboard.

Here’s why PCIe 7 will be a major upgrade when it comes to your PC

PCIe 7 will be far faster than any PCIe technology that's come before. Sky high bandwidth and power efficient? Sign us up! Here's what we know so far.
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The best free parental control software for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android

Parental controls can keep your kids safe from the dangers of the internet. Here are the best free software options out there that can help you manage them.
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This innovation in RAM is great news for your PC

Non-binary memory is making memory purchasing more complicated, but perhaps a little bit cheaper. Here's everything you need to know about these new RAM sticks.
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Apex Legends performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more

Making sure Apex Legends is running at the highest fps possible will give you the best chance to win your next round. Here are the settings to tweak.
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Valorant performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more

Valorant is a fast-paced competitive shooter, so high frame rates are a must if you want to be competitive. Here are the best settings to use to boost your fps.
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These are the PC games pushing people to buy more RAM

RAM needs are going up with the latest games, and some gamers are getting ready. Here are the games you might need to upgrade your memory for.
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What is MusicLM? Check out Google’s text-to-music AI

MusicLM is an intriguing text-to-music AI tool developed by Google, and it's already making waves. Here's how to use it.
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How to use the Sudowrite Story Engine to write full-length novels with AI

The Sudowrite Story Engine is a superpowered tool for helping writers finish their passion projects. Here's how to use it.
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How to use Dante to create your own version of GPT-4

GPT-4 is the language model behind some of the best chatbots, like ChatGPT. Here's how to make your own version using Dante.
Google SGE search tool.

How to use Google SGE — try out the search generative experience for yourself

Google's Search Generative Experience, or SGE, could be the next hot thing when it comes to finding information online. Here's how to use it.
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Will my Mac get macOS 14?

MacOS 14 is bringing a lot of exciting improvements to Macs and MacBooks the world over. Here's how to know whether your Mac is supported.
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All PSVR owners to get ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Jackal Assault VR Experience’ free

Call of Duty's additional PlayStation VR, Jackal Assault experience, will be free to everyone on the PlayStation store, letting all PSVR owners enjoy it.
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The best Dell laptops for 2023: XPS, Inspiron, and more

Dell makes a bunch of great laptops, but picking the best Dell laptops isn't easy, Here are our favorites, ranging from gaming laptops to business notebooks.
ChatGPT plugin store.

What is ChatGPT Code Interpreter and how to use it

The ChatGPT Code Interpreter plug-in is turning the chatbot into a full-blown data analyst in its own right. Here's how to get access and use it yourself.
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What is antivirus software, and how does it work?

You're always told to have an antivirus client installed on your PC, but what is antivirus software, and how does it work? Here's everything you need to know.
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How to use ChatBot Battle Arena — find out which ChatBot is the best

The ChatBot Battle Arena is a head-to-head comparison tool for anonymous chatbots where you decide which is the best. Here's how to use it.
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The best ChatGPT Chrome extensions to bring AI to your browser

You can make ChatGPT even more impressive by using some Chrome extensions. Here are the best ChatGPT Chrome extensions you can use today.
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The best VoIP services for 2022

Whether you're a small at-home business or a growing enterprise, take a look at the best VoIP services you can get from RingCentral, 8x8, Ooma, and others.
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What is Quora Poe and how do you use it?

Quora Poe is a chatbot service from the questions and answers website, with a range of chatbot personalities to choose from. Here's how to use it.
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The best apps powered by GPT-4

The best GPT-4 apps unlock some amazing abilities that go beyond even what ChatGPT can do. Here are our favorite GPT-4-powered apps you can use right now.
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Here are 11 things that ChatGPT will refuse to do

ChatGPT is amazing, but it can't do everything. Sometimes, for a very good reason. Here are 11 things that ChatGPT can't, or won't, do.
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Nvidia RTX 4090 vs. RTX 3090 vs. RTX 3090 Ti: Which graphics card is the best?

The Nvidia RTX 4090 is a beast. But how does it fare against last-generation monsters like the RTX 3090 and 3090 Ti? Let's find out.
AMD RX 6800 graphics card.

AMD RX 6800 vs. RTX 3070

The AMD RX 6800 brings the fight to Nvidia's RTX 3070 with great performance and ray-tracing support at a competitive price. But which is best for your PC?
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Nvidia RTX 3070 vs. RTX 2080 Ti: Can a mid-range GPU beat the best of last-gen?

Nvidia's RTX 3070 could be the most important card of the new generation, making high-speed, 4K gaming attainable. But how does it fare against the RTX 2080 Ti?
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AMD RDNA 2 graphics: Everything we know so far

AMD's RDNA 2 graphics cards are just around the corner, and they're expected to shake up the GPU space like team red hasn't done in years. Big Navi is coming.
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Intel’s 10th-gen Comet Lake chips could be more expensive than ninth-gen

Intel may be raising clock speeds with Comet Lake CPUs, but it might be raising prices, too, if early listings on European webstores are to be believed.
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Intel Comet Lake F-series chips make its next-gen all the more confusing

Intel's 10th-generation Comet Lake CPUs will come in 18 different guises, thanks to a mix of K-series, F-series, and standard, locked processors.