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Enable Adaptive Energy Saver mode to improve battery life on Windows 11
To enable the new Adaptive Energy Saver on Windows 11, use ViveTool to turn on feature ID 56401475 from the Dev or Beta Channel, and then go to Settings > Power & battery > Energy Saver, and select the “Adaptive” option. This feature allows the system to automatically manage power based on battery, temperature, and workload, but is only available…
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Your Switch 2 Might Have More Battery Life Than It Says It Does
It’s quite convenient being able to play Mario Kart or Zelda on the go, but once your Switch 2’s battery life indicator says it’s about to die, you’re back to worrying about where the nearest outlet is. If you’ve been playing your Switch 2 in handheld mode this week, you might have noticed that the console warns that it’s running…
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Google’s New AI Tool Can Give You Life Advice with an Expert Touch
Google has been experimenting with some pretty quirky and fun AI ideas lately, and their latest innovation brings the author of Radical Candor, Kim Scott, to your phone, ready to guide you through your life’s problems with a new AI feature called Portraits. Portraits is a conversational AI model that is made in collaboration with experts, as announced in Google’s…
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New Perplexity Labs platform launched for those ‘who want to bring an entire idea to life’ – Computerworld
Perplexity this week released Perplexity Labs, a new tool for Pro users that can craft reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and visual representations, to meet users’ increased demand for AI productivity tools with greater autonomy and ever more sophisticated capabilities. The platform, a rival to Anthropic Claude, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Google Gemini, can even work on its own for 10 minutes (or…
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ChatGPT’s goal is to be a ‘super assistant’ for every part of your life
Thanks to the legal discovery process, Google’s antitrust trial with the Department of Justice has provided a fascinating glimpse into the future of ChatGPT. An internal OpenAI strategy document titled “ChatGPT: H1 2025 Strategy” describes the company’s aspiration to build an “AI super assistant that deeply understands you and is your interface to the internet.” Although the document is heavily…
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Chrome’s Customisable Toolbar Just Made My Life Easier
Summary You can customize the Chrome Toolbar by selecting which icons to display and adjusting their placement. Improve your Chrome experience by adding relevant icons to the toolbar to access functions you use frequently. Update Chrome to access the toolbar customization feature, and use it based on your preferences and usage habits. The Google Chrome Toolbar now offers just enough…
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I Woke Up to Apple Arcade, and It Stole My Life
Summary Apple Arcade is home to some of the best games of recent years like Balatro and Slay the Spire. Balatro was my gateway drug, but Slay the Spire got me totally hooked. Apple Arcade is now responsible for my excessive screen time and horrific battery drain. I’ve had an Apple One Premier subscription for years. The bundle gives me…
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Apple plans a life after Google – Computerworld
Google could lose a third of its business if the courts force it to relinquish its default search deal for Apple’s Safari. It could lose the same thing if Apple voluntarily switches to AI-driven search services from other parties, including Apple itself. There is no doubt that Google will be the biggest casualty if US courts force it to stop paying Apple…
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Extend the life our your pruning shears — here’s how to keep them clean and sharp
I use my pruning shears more than any other garden tool, and although it may seem strange to admit, I have a fondness for them. My pruning shears get used almost every time I step into my garden, and I wouldn’t want to be without them. From pruning hedges and plants to deadheading flowers and taking cuttings — pruning shears…
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OpenAI wants ChatGPT to ‘know you over your life’ with new Memory update
OpenAI is upgrading ChatGPT’s memory feature with the ability to remember and reference all the past conversations. The Memory feature isn’t new and has been around for more than a year. With Memory, ChatGPT can save conversations, especially when you ask the AI to remember something. For example, if you ask ChatGPT to remember that you don’t like bullet points, it will…
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