Issue 179

POST

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Cyber Security

You Should Browse With Incognito More Often: Here’s Why

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Websites and companies like Google track you through your browser. Since you can't simply stop using your browser, browsing incognito is one way to mitigate this. But incognito isn't just for stopping the companies; you can also use it to prevent prying eyes on your device.

7 Social Media Mistakes to Avoid If You Want To Protect Your Privacy

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With the prevalence of identity theft and harassment on social media, it's more important than ever to prioritize safeguarding our privacy. Being mindful of how we navigate online is key to avoiding data exploitation. If you want to maintain a private online presence and steer clear of data breaches, avoid these common mistakes on social media.

Microsoft

Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs Might Skip Some Features at First

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Microsoft's latest AI efforts involve the company partnering with OEMs to release AI PCs, which have integrated NPUs and a bunch of AI features built in. Copilot+ PCs are coming from chip makers such as Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm, but we have reasons to believe that, at least at first, Copilot+ PC features might remain exclusive to Qualcomm PCs.

Windows

Here's Why You Don't Really Need an AI PC—Yet

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There has been a lot of buzz lately about "AI PCs" and how the latest processors from AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and others include dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) to power on-device artificial intelligence.

While the promise of seamlessly integrating AI into our computers is intriguing, for most users, an AI-focused PC may not be necessary just yet.

3 Easy Ways to Find and Delete Old Files on Windows 11

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If you’re running out of storage on your PC, the best thing to do is to find and remove old, unwanted files. Windows 11 offers multiple ways to find those storage-hogging items, and we’ll show you what those ways are and how to use them in this guide.

Everyone Hated Recall on Windows, so Microsoft Is Changing It

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Microsoft revealed a new Recall feature for Windows 11 back in May, promising a searchable timeline for your entire PC history using generative AI. Microsoft is now making changes to the feature following many security concerns.

Tips & Tricks

OneDrive Isn't Just for Photos and Docs: 7 Creative Ways to Use It

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OneDrive is an excellent solution for storing your documents and photos. However, you can use it for so much more. Here are some creative ways to use OneDrive, including streaming videos, scanning documents, embedding files, and autosaving your work.

Useful Information

How to Spot and Counteract Engagement Farming on Social Media

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Considering the benefits of gaining attention on social media, it’s unsurprising that some users resort to engagement farming. But in many cases, this practice is disingenuous and should be discouraged. Today, you’ll learn how to spot and counteract social media engagement farming.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

There’s a New Way to Use ChatGPT: DuckDuckGo

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Everyone is hopping in the generative AI bandwagon these days, including major search engines such as Google and Bing. It's no surprise, then, than others want into the fun. DuckDuckGo has been playing around with generative AI with an AI search feature, but now, it's also adding a chatbot for more general AI processing purposes.

Smart Home

6 Important Things to Consider Before Choosing a Smart Home Platform

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A smart home platform lets you control and manage your devices from a single dashboard. There are multiple smart home platforms available today, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Apple Home (HomeKit), and the open-source Home Assistant.

With the numerous options available, how do you know which smart home platform will work best for you? Here are certain factors to consider when selecting a platform for managing your smart home devices.