The Zoom hack that says, ‘Don’t record me’
VC Jeremy Levine has a wry solution to something that routinely annoys him, according to a new Wall Street Journal article on the rise of AI transcription apps. On Zoom, he is no longer “Jeremy…
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Lego iMac? Please don’t block it, Apple
If you’re a Mac fan who’s always wanted Lego to commemorate Apple’s most iconic Mac, your dream may soon become a reality. Lego recently announced that the proposal for an iMac G3 Lego brick set…
Don’t install the iOS 27 public beta until you read this
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld advises caution before installing iOS 27 public beta, emphasizing the need to back up devices as users may experience crashes, battery drain, and app compatibility issues.…
Stop looking for ironclad cybersecurity answers. They often don’t exist
Cybersecurity advice is sometimes extremely straightforward. Your password leaked? Change it. Your PC needs updates? Apply them. You want to install pirated software? Don’t. But more often, cybersecurity advice is a simplification of complex details—and…
If your PC needs Windows 11 Pro, don’t miss this $9.97 offer
TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for $9.97 through July 19—no ongoing subscription fees. Some PC upgrades cost hundreds of dollars. This one costs just $9.97. Through July 19, you can get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro…
The best PC games of 2026 (that don’t need a graphics card)
This is the eighth year running that I’ve written a roundup of the best new games for low-power PCs. And before now, I felt like it might be losing its relevance. After all, the Steam…
BitLocker looks cooked, but don’t panic (yet)
Back in May, we learned that security researchers found a vulnerability in Windows’ BitLocker encryption system. This vulnerability enabled bad actors to completely bypass the encryption if they got their hands on your PC long…
Don’t pay $20/month for ChatGPT—1 year of ChatOn gives you GPT, Gemini & Claude for just $30
TL;DR: Try the biggest AI models in one place for a year. Get ChatOn Premium for $29.99 (MSRP $39.99) through June 28 and access GPT, Claude, Gemini, Sonar, and more from a single app. Most people don’t need…
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 Instant just got smarter, but don’t expect a lot of details
Earlier this week, OpenAI announced via release notes that it has updated its most widely used AI model: GPT-5.5 Instant. According to the company, GPT-5.5 Instant should now be better at understanding the underlying intent…
Ads don’t have to follow you everywhere — this $15 Deal Days offer proves it without a subscription
TL;DR: Protect up to nine devices from annoying ads with a lifetime AdGuard Family Plan, now just $14.97 through June 28. Ads have a way of following you everywhere online. Whether you’re trying to read an article,…