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How Brave wants to stop cookie notifications in the browser – Computerworld
By now, most online users are probably tired of all the notifications asking whether to allow or block cookies when browsing the web. Since 2022, the Brave browser has offered built-in blocking of these notifications, but the feature does not display some sites correctly. Brave’s solution to the problem is Cookiecrumbler, a new extension that uses AI to block the…
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How to stop your AI hallucinating – Computerworld
About Smart Answers Smart Answers is an AI-based chatbot tool designed to help you discover content, answer questions, and go deep on the topics that matter to you. Each week we send you the three most popular questions asked by our readers, and the answers Smart Answers provides. Developed in partnership with Miso.ai, Smart Answers draws only on editorial content…
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How to Stop Windows 11 From Auto-Installing Device Drivers
If Windows 11 installs buggy drivers or you prefer installing device drivers manually, I’ll show you how to prevent your system from automatically finding and installing the connected devices’ drivers. Know This Before Disabling Auto-Installation of Device Drivers Before you turn off automatic installation and updates of your device drivers, know that this comes at a cost. First, your connected…
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How to stop your smart TV from spying on you
Smart TVs can be convenient, but many collect and share a ton of data with third parties (e.g., the manufacturer, ad agencies), often without you knowing. If you’re worried about your privacy, learning how to stop your smart TV from spying on you can help you regain control. Below, we’ll explore some telltale signs your smart TV has been hacked…
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OpenAI countersues Elon Musk to stop his attacks and ‘fake takeover bid’
OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk on Wednesday, saying on X that “Elon’s nonstop actions against us are just bad-faith tactics to slow down OpenAI and seize control of the leading AI innovations for his personal benefit.” In the lawsuit, OpenAI’s lawyers argue that “Musk’s continued attacks on OpenAI, culminating most recently in the fake takeover bid designed to…
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How to Disable ACR to Stop Your TV From Tracking What You Watch
If I told you that your TV watches everything you do in the name of data collection and advertising, it likely wouldn’t shock you. It’s 2025, after all; we’re used to a general lack of privacy. Still, it’s not cool, and it turns out you can stop it (even if your TV manufacturer has opted you into it). So, how…
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Best Ways to Stop Muscle Pain
If you feel achy every day for more than a couple of weeks, see your doctor. You may have a medical problem that needs attention. For widespread pain, for instance, your doctor may have you evaluated by a rheumatologist for fibromyalgia, a chronic condition marked by deep muscle aches and stiffness. “It often starts in your neck or shoulders before…
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Hey Apple! When you’re in a hole, stop digging
Soon after the non-appearance of the most important Apple Intelligence feature, Apple now finds itself in danger of digging an even deeper hole by promising iOS 19 will be the most significant upgrade in years. The problem: it again runs the risk of promising too much and not delivering enough. It’s a dangerous approach. If the world’s most prolific source of spookily accurate…
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Media Matters sues X to stop lawsuits outside of the US
The nonprofit Media Matters for America filed suit against X this week, accusing Elon Musk’s social media company of “harassment” and Musk of a “globetrotting litigation campaign against Media Matters.” The media watchdog group says it has spent millions of dollars to defend itself in court, and is suing for damages. It’s also seeking a court order to stop X…
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Stop Your Car From Collecting and Sharing Your Driving Data
For years, some car insurers have offered their customers the option of getting a discount on their premiums for agreeing to share their driving data. To collect it, insurance companies would typically have you install a plug-in device on your car dashboard or download a smartphone app that tracked your location and speed. By the 2020s, these telematics programs were…
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