There’s no denying that ChatGPT and other AI chatbots make impressive chat companions that can converse with you on just about anything. Their conversational powers can be extremely convincing too; if they’ve made you feel…
Here’s a quick reminder before you get on with your day: Think twice before you upload your private medical data to an AI chatbot. Folks are frequently turning to generative AI chatbots, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT…
When buying a laptop, we tend to think there’s no stronger indication about how it’s going to perform than its specs sheet. We put so much emphasis on it in our quest to find the…
It’s mea culpa time as the Macalope is here again to talk about Meta, AR glasses, and the icky mess that is humanity. First off, here’s to today’s college kids! When the Macalope was in…
In a gaming PC, the graphics card is easily the most exciting component. Responsible for producing all those beautiful frames and pushing those frame rates as high as possible, you’d be lost without it. But…
For PC gamers, Steam has been such a mainstay for so long now that it’s practically melded into the operating system itself. The thing is, Steam is more than just a market — it can…
Want to experience the future of Windows right now? Microsoft offers a Windows Insider program that anyone can join. The main draw of becoming a Windows Insider is that you get access to Windows updates…
I had a big lesson in PC hardware assembly a couple of years ago. Proud of my efforts in choosing kick-ass components for a new gaming rig that would allow me to enjoy a stutter…
Sonos has been a beloved brand for years, especially among Apple fans. It’s easy to see why: from the slick product design to the thoughtful eco-friendly packaging, Sonos offers a very Apple-like experience. Their home…
Life online can differ wildly from the real world—especially when security is involved. It’s not likely someone will break into your home if you lose your house keys. But leaked login info? That puts a…