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Google SGE search tool.

How to use Google SGE — try out the search generative experience for yourself

Google's Search Generative Experience, or SGE, could be the next hot thing when it comes to finding information online. Here's how to use it.
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Will my Mac get macOS 14?

MacOS 14 is bringing a lot of exciting improvements to Macs and MacBooks the world over. Here's how to know whether your Mac is supported.
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The best Dell laptops for 2023: XPS, Inspiron, and more

Dell makes a bunch of great laptops, but picking the best Dell laptops isn't easy, Here are our favorites, ranging from gaming laptops to business notebooks.
Epson Surecolor P400 review

The best printers for 2023

Whatever your needs, we've rounded up some of the best printers for a variety of purposes, from affordable in-home printers to models perfect for the office.
Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub monitor showing display and laptop.

How to use a laptop with a secondary monitor

Using a monitor to extend your laptop's display, or to give you a bigger screen for work or play can be super useful. Here's how to do it.
The RTX 4080 in a running test bench.

What graphics card do I have? How to find out what GPU is in your system

If you want to check compatibility with games or look into upgrades, it's important to know what GPU you have. Here's how to find out.
ChatGPT plugin store.

What is ChatGPT Code Interpreter and how to use it

The ChatGPT Code Interpreter plug-in is turning the chatbot into a full-blown data analyst in its own right. Here's how to get access and use it yourself.
Two rockem sockem robots facing off.

How to use ChatBot Battle Arena — find out which ChatBot is the best

The ChatBot Battle Arena is a head-to-head comparison tool for anonymous chatbots where you decide which is the best. Here's how to use it.
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The best ChatGPT Chrome extensions to bring AI to your browser

You can make ChatGPT even more impressive by using some Chrome extensions. Here are the best ChatGPT Chrome extensions you can use today.
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What is Quora Poe and how do you use it?

Quora Poe is a chatbot service from the questions and answers website, with a range of chatbot personalities to choose from. Here's how to use it.
Be My Eyes application preview.

The best apps powered by GPT-4

The best GPT-4 apps unlock some amazing abilities that go beyond even what ChatGPT can do. Here are our favorite GPT-4-powered apps you can use right now.
ChatGPT refusing to do something.

Here are 11 things that ChatGPT will refuse to do

ChatGPT is amazing, but it can't do everything. Sometimes, for a very good reason. Here are 11 things that ChatGPT can't, or won't, do.
The Netgear Nighthawk AXE11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router on a table.

You’re putting your router in the wrong spot. Here’s where to put it instead

Placing your router in the right position can have a big impact on your connection and internet speed. Here's the best spot to put it.
GPU sag on an RTX 3070.

What is GPU sag, and how to avoid it

GPU sag is when your graphics card isn't properly supported in its slot. This can lead to crashes and long-term damage to the card. Here's how to avoid it.
GPT4All.

How to use GPT4ALL — your own local chatbot — for free

Want to run your own chatbot locally? Now you can, with GPT4All, and it's super easy to install. Here's how to do it.
RTX 3090 installed inside a gaming PC.

Nvidia RTX DLSS: everything you need to know

Nvidia's DLSS technology offers a huge boost to PC games, but how does it work, exactly? Here's everything you need to know about DLSS and what it can do.
ChatGPT on a smartphone with Banned written across it.

These are the countries where ChatGPT is currently banned

AI chatbots have got the world in a big damn hurry, but where some are rushing to take advantage of it, others are looking to ban it. Here's the who's who.
The Blue Microphones Yeti Pro set up in front of a computer screen.

How to use Voice.ai — change your voice to almost anything

Voice.ai is an impressive tool for making your voice sound like almost anyone else's, making it great for pranks, gaming, or roleplaying. Here's how to use it.
Robot from Bicentennial Man.

What is AGI? A self aware AI might be closer than you think

ChatGPT and other chatbots have raised the question of whether we're developing artificial general intelligence. But what is AGI, exactly?
DeepFake of Rick Astley in The Great Gatsby.

How to easily make a deepfake

Making deepfakes used to take mountains of computational power and even more training data. But no more. Here's how to easily make a deepfake.
A group shot of Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

AMD Ryzen 7000: availability, pricing, specs, and architecture

AMD Ryzen 7000 processors are here, and the range will soon expand to include 3D V-Cache and mobile chips. Here's everything you need to know about Zen 4.
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I brought ChatGPT to the board game world. Is it ready for game night?

ChatGPT is a great conversational tool, but can it help me learn some obscure board game rules? Let's find out.
A Midjourney cartoon of a robot chatting with a woman using a laptop.

Stable Diffusion vs. Midjourney — which is the best AI art tool?

Stable Diffusion and Midjourney are two of the best AI art tools, but which is better? What is the best AI art tool?
Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

ChatGPT vs. Bing Chat: which is the best AI chatbot?

ChatGPT and Bing Chat are two exciting natural language chatbots that are making human-to-machine interactions easier than ever. Here's how they compare.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on stage.

How to watch Nvidia’s AI announcement at GTC

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is set to make some big announcements about AI t this year's Spring GPU Technology Conference. Here's how to watch.
A laptop opened to the ChatGPT website.

GPT-4 vs. ChatGPT: just how much better is the latest version?

GPT-4 is here, and it's a revolutionary upgrade over ChatGPT. With the ability to process images and understand smarter instructions, it's going to be huge.
Using ChatGPT in Slack.

ChatGPT just launched on Slack — here’s how to use it

ChatGPT is now available within Slack and can be used for summarizing conversations, answering questions, or drafting quick replies. Here's how to use it.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

How to use Live Captions in Windows 11: add subtitles to any audio automatically

Live Captions are a great way to better understand audio, whether it's a film, a new song, or a conversation with a friend. Here's how to enable Live Captions.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with a few Nvidia graphics cards.

Nvidia’s biggest fails of all time

Nvidia might be a mighty titan in the graphics industry, but it's made some major mistakes over the years. Here are Nvidia's biggest ever fails.
Person sitting and using a Windows Surface computer with Windows 11.

5 Windows 11 settings to change right now

Windows 11 is fantastic, but it's not perfect. The default install has a number of annoying settings that everyone should change right away. Here are our top 5.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution: How to use the new tech in Chrome now

Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution will help GeForce owners enjoy higher-quality video than ever before, thanks to VSR's AI upscaling of web-based video content.
Graphics card going into motherboard slot.

Stable Diffusion PC system requirements: what do you need to run it?

Stable Diffusion is a powerful tool, but it needs quite a powerful PC to run it well. Here's what you need to get up and running with this exciting AI.
RX 7900 XTX installed in a test bench.

How to use MSI Afterburner, one of the top GPU overclocking and monitoring tools

If you want to monitor or overclock your graphics card, one of the best tools to help is MSI Afterburner. Here's how to use it so you can make the most of it.
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Best wired mouse for 2023: the best mice for gaming, work, and more

The best wired mice for 2023 offer speed, precision, and comfort, without the need to worry about battery life. They're great for gaming, work, and more.