Tag: computing
Confused by a mysterious update that’s suddenly appeared on your Windows 10 PC? Don’t panic – here’s what you need to know
Windows 10 PCs are getting an update stealthily installed The under-the-radar arrival of KB5001716 may confuse some folks This patch is deployed to versions of Windows which are about to run out of support, and it’ll nudge you to make a move to keep your PC secure Windows 10 PCs…
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1474, Wednesday, July 2
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Wordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Tuesday’s puzzle instead then click here. It’s time for your guide…
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Apple is reportedly looking to power Siri’s AI with OpenAI or Anthropic, here’s why I hope they do
If you’re getting impatient waiting for Apple to release its long-promised AI upgrade for Siri, well, Apple might agree. There have been reports that Apple is talking with OpenAI and Anthropic about letting one of them power the next generation of Siri. This would be truly surprising considering how close…
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Google Gemini is set to become a significantly better phone assistant thanks to these two small upgrades
Google Gemini can more easily access your Phone and Messages apps Previously, you had to allow Gemini Apps Activity, reducing your privacy That’s no longer the case, and comes as Gemini RCS support leaks too Google looks set to give Google Gemini some serious upgrades by allowing it greater access…
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A 12-inch MacBook is the only affordable Mac I want from Apple
Rumors that Apple might make an affordable, multi-colored MacBook based on the A18 Pro chip sparked considerable excitement and ignited a hope in me and others that it could mark the return of the 12-inch MacBook. Unveiled a decade ago, the gold-finished 2-lb, full-sized keyboard-sporting MacBook was, for its time,…
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‘It’s obvious that users are frustrated’: consumer rights group accuses Microsoft of not providing a ‘viable solution’ for Windows 10 users who can’t upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft recently threw a lifeline to consumers, offering alternatives to paying $30 for extended support for Windows 10 PIRG thinks this doesn’t go far enough in terms of avoiding an impending e-waste calamity The organization suggests Microsoft considers providing longer-term support for Windows 10, or relaxes the spec requirements for…
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