AI, GPUs, and focus: 7 takeaways from the AMD CEO Lisu Su’s SXSW chat
AMD has bet big internally on AI in a goal to increase its chip output, chief executive Dr. Lisa Su told an audience at SXSW on Monday. And that includes her, too — as she…
Mark Hachman
Mark Hachman
Fooocus is the easiest way to create AI art on your PC
What’s the simplest way to create AI art on your PC? An application called Fooocus. Although Stable Diffusion is often seen as the best way to create AI art on your PC, Fooocus offers a…
It’s time to switch to Windows 11, everyone
After three years, it’s finally time to upgrade to Windows 11. With Windows 11, Microsoft shifted into productivity mode, and to this day Windows 11 still feels like the operating system for work, while Windows…
Kensington SD5800T Thunderbolt 4 Dock review: Premium in all ways
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Rugged, well-engineered Can sit vertically on its stand to save space Yes, it works: Four 4K displays are possible A surplus of ports Cons MSRP is really too expensive…
BenQ IdeaCam S1 Pro review: A terrific webcam and then some
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great value Robust physical design Integrated ring light Macro lens genuinely seems useful Useful remote control in box Cons Not quite 4K (but close enough) No 60fps option No…
iDrive adds unlimited cloud-to-cloud backup of Microsoft 365
One of our favorite online backup services, iDrive, has added a new feature: unlimited cloud-to-cloud backup from Microsoft 365 Personal accounts. This might feel somewhat familiar: iDrive offered a similar program aimed at Google Workspace…
Microsoft is killing Android apps on Windows 11
Microsoft is unexpectedly killing off its support for Android apps within Windows 11, although you’ll have a year to play games on your Windows tablet until support officially expires. But if you haven’t already installed…
Microsoft’s next-gen Surface Pro and Laptop leak, with key upgrades
Microsoft plans to launch the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 in a few weeks’ time, boasting a new OLED screen as a key upgrade to the Surface Pro tablet, according to a report.…
AI PCs need useful software. Amazing audio filters are the first step
You’re working at home, rocking out to an embarrassing pop playlist. Suddenly, your boss requests a video chat. Do you scramble to turn off Spotify? Two years ago, sure. But not now. You’re probably used…
Microsoft’s Copilot AI can now analyze your personal files
Microsoft appears to have pushed the ability to upload documents, screenshots, and images to Windows 11’s Copilot AI assistant, allowing you to ask it to make sense of documents stored on your PC. Being able…