The real threat to the PC isn’t death. It’s losing control
A couple of months ago, I floated the idea of renting a PC. Specifically a Valve Steam Machine, in the hopes of getting the concept to take. I wanted it to live. But the problem…
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Windows 11 is packed with AI now. Here’s how to take back control
Microsoft is flooding every inch of Windows 11 with AI features… and if you’re like me, you aren’t thrilled about it. I’d rather choose the AI tools I want to use instead of Microsoft shoving…
New Rowhammer attacks give complete control of machines running Nvidia GPUs
So where do we go now? The researchers said that both the RTX 3060 and RTX 6000 cards are vulnerable. Changing BIOS defaults to enable IOMMU closes the vulnerability, they said. Short for input-output memory…
Windows 11 reset: Microsoft pledges more speed, stability, and control
Over the past few months, Microsoft senior executives have quietly made a promise to me directly, as well as to other journalists: They’re going to improve Windows. Today, they’re making that same commitment to the…
OpenAI’s new flagship GPT model can control your PC
Remember when AI models could only tell you what to do? Now, the latest LLMs can actually do things with the help of agentic AI software, and OpenAI’s new flagship model is the newest of…
RAM prices are out of control. When should Apple users start worrying?
You have undoubtedly heard about the recent massive spike in RAM prices. RAM for consumer devices like desktops, laptops, graphics cards, and smartphones (DDR, GDDR, and LPDDR memory) has skyrocketed in recent weeks. Prices are…
RAM prices are out of control. Should Apple users be worried?
You have undoubtedly heard about the recent massive spike in RAM prices. RAM for consumer devices like desktops, laptops, graphics cards, and smartphones (DDR, GDDR, and LPDDR memory) has skyrocketed in recent weeks. Prices are…
Mozilla is building ‘AI windows’ in Firefox and giving full control to you
In February, Mozilla Firefox revealed that the company was adding third-party AI to its browser. This week, the company further revealed that it’s doing so via “AI windows” for ChatGPT and other services. Back in…
I used to dread Windows updates. Then I took control of them
I know I’m not alone in the frustration that comes from dreaded Windows updates hitting at the worst times. The small, incremental updates aren’t too bad, but the larger updates that turn up every so…
Sound Blaster is back — with a modular Stream Deck-style control hub
Those of you who can remember a time before giant CRT televisions became “retro” might have fond memories of Creative Labs. The company made the Sound Blaster series of add-in sound cards, hardware that’s now…