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5 ways to avoid AI in Windows — and on the web – Computerworld
Copilot doesn’t actually do anything until you open it and ask it a question, so it won’t do anything on your PC as long as you leave it closed. You can also opt to completely uninstall it, though, if you like: Just open the Start menu, search for “Copilot,” then right-click the “Copilot” shortcut and select “Uninstall.” You can now…
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Microsoft adds ‘pay-as-you-go’ access for AI agents with M365 Copilot Chat – Computerworld
M365 Copilot Chat agent usage is measured in “message” credits. These are charged either with a pay-as-you-go model at 1 cent per message, or with pre-paid message bundles priced at $200 for 25,000 messages, Microsoft said in a blog post. Microsoft sets out four types of agent “answers,” or responses, that each consume a different number of message credits. For…
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The only Android file manager you need – Computerworld
At its core, Google Files makes it painless and almost even pleasant to browse through your phone’s local storage and find, share, or organize any files you’ve downloaded or transferred onto the device. The app lets you look through folders or sort items by type (documents, images, videos, and so on) and optionally move sensitive materials into an encrypted and…
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The fastest ways to manage, move, and sync files – Computerworld
Android file transfer: Automatic syncing with a computer Maybe you like having certain files stored locally on your Android phone, but you also want those files to be backed up and saved on your computer. The best of both worlds, right? Believe it or not, this is actually quite easy to pull off. Just grab an Android app called AutoSync,…
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What everyone’s missing about Android upgrades in 2025 – Computerworld
Here in 2025, the level of nuance is only gonna grow greater. We’ve got Android 16 on the horizon with its extra-early Q2 timeline, then a second smaller Android update set for the fourth quarter of the year (which may or may not sport its own new number). But that expanding framework aside, y’know all the smaller stuff we just…
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How Apple is in the race for workplace AI – Computerworld
Tomorrow’s world Tomorrow’s employees have grown up with that tech, meaning Gen Z is also set to be Generation AI. This is going to become increasingly important to business users, who will need to make the right investments today to ensure they have appropriate tech (including experience and policy) in place. This is something that’s evidently important to device, service,…
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Support for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 ends in mid-October – Computerworld
The blog post raised numerous questions, and has since been deleted by Microsoft. However, there was no correction or explanation. What the software giant was actually getting at is shown by a support page on the subject that was updated in December. Here, too, Microsoft points out that Microsoft 365 apps will no longer be supported under Windows 10 after…
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Robots get their ‘ChatGPT moment’ – Computerworld
What in the world are ‘World Foundation Models”? If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase “World Foundation Models,” that makes sense, because it’s pretty new and most likely coined by Nvidia. It conjoins the existing (but also recent) concepts of “world models” (AI systems that create internal representations of their environment to simulate and predict complex scenarios) and “foundation models” (AI…
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Apple satellite patent takes big step toward stable communication – Computerworld
Freecloud All this investment isn’t just focused on voice and messaging. Operators also recognize that as demand for mobile connectivity increases, it becomes essential to find ways to offload some of this activity to alternative networks. That’s why carriers support Wi-Fi calls — because shunting relatively unprofitable voice calls off their network enables them to offer their capacity to support more…
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Execs are prioritizing skills over degrees — and hiring freelancers to fill gaps – Computerworld
Even as freelancers are reshaping workforce strategies, their rise doesn’t necessarily threaten full-time roles. “It complements them,” said Kelly Monahan, managing director of the Upwork Research Institute. In a study released in October, Upwork found that 85% of top-performing companies — which it labels “work innovators” — view freelancers as vital, with 91% planning to expand their use over the…
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