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DeepSeek and Anthropic have a long way to go to catch ChatGPT: OpenAI’s flagship chatbot is still far and away the most popular AI tool in offices globally
ChatGPT remains the most popular AI tool among office workers globally, research shows, despite a rising number of competitor options available to users. Recent analysis from DeskTime found OpenAI’s flagship chatbot was used in 76% of offices worldwide at the end of 2024, maintaining a hefty lead over alternatives. Individual AI usage saw significant growth across 2024, according to DeskTime,…
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How to Take Long Exposure Photos on a Google Pixel Phone
Quick Links How to Adjust Shutter Speed on a Google Pixel Phone Have you ever seen those cool photos of the night sky where it looks like the stars are all shooting in a circular pattern across the sky? Long-exposure photos can be breathtaking, and you may be surprised to know all you need is a Google Pixel phone to…
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So long, Defender VPN: Microsoft is scrapping the free-to-use privacy tool over low uptake – so you might want to think about alternative options
Defender VPN, Microsoft’s free virtual private network, is set for the scrapheap – so you might want to think about alternative services. As of 28 February, Microsoft will no longer support the free VPN service that had been included in its Defender security app since 2023. When the move was announced at the beginning of the month, Microsoft said new…
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7 reasons why Ray-Ban Meta glasses are my go-to wearable for long runs
Running has always been one of my favorite activities. I ran my first marathon when I was 13 years old and haven’t stopped. My nickname was “Wheels” in high school because I was always on the go— hitting the pavement, trails or track. Still, I relish the opportunity to connect with nature, challenge myself, and well, you get the idea.…
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Expensive Gaming Handhelds Have a Cheap Weak Point, But Not for Long
Summary Analog sticks are a common point of failure on controllers, and that includes the ones built into handhelds from manufacturers like Valve and Asus. You can mitigate the problem by recalibrating your sticks for a quick remedy, but a permanent fix involves replacing the sticks by performing surgery on your handheld. Upgrading to Hall Effect sticks, which are far…
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A Timeline of How Long It Takes to Buy a House (on Average)
From market conditions, to location, to your individual finances, the path to buying a home can look wildly different from person to person. (For a little snapshot of what that range can look like, consider a few of the first-time homebuyers I’ve interviewed). According to October 2024 data from ICE Mortgage Technology, the average time to buy a house, from…
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Google Chrome is making it easier to share specific parts of long PDFs
Google is adding the Text Fragment feature to its PDF reader to make it easier to share specific parts of long PDFs. The Text Fragment feature in Google Chrome lets you share a link to a specific part of a webpage. You select the text you want to highlight, and it creates a link. When someone clicks the link, it…
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Logitech’s Harmony Line Is Long Gone, but There’s Still Room for Universal Remotes
Summary Logitech discontinued its Harmony line of universal remotes in 2021, leaving no clear alternative available to home theater users. Other companies like Sofabaton and One For All make universal remotes but are still catching up to Logitech. Harmony remotes are also still available on the secondary market. A good universal remote can improve your home theater experience, and shouldn’t…
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More women are opting for computing degrees, but BCS warns there’s still a long way to go
Efforts to encourage women into computing appear to be paying off, with the gap between men and women choosing computing degrees the smallest it’s ever been. Analysis of data from university clearing service UCAS by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has found that a record 6,310 UK women started a computing degree at UK universities in 2024, compared with…
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Is Laptop Battery Life Getting Too Long?
Summary Laptops now last up to 24 hours, matching power efficiency with performance. Charging is easier with modern laptops utilizing USB-C, even while on the go. Smaller batteries in laptops can create space to improve features like cooling, ports, and storage. Starting with models from the early 90s, I have owned numerous laptops in my life, and for almost all…
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