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    Are you sick of AI? This iOS design app has pledged to never introduce it

    Procreate In the world of software development, every company seems to want to inject artificial intelligence (AI) into its offerings. For some, that’s great because AI can really bring serious decision-making power into the mix.  For others, however, AI is not the boon it’s being made out to be. This is especially true for the creative types […] More

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    5 ways ChatGPT can help you write an essay

    Getty Images/Filip_Krstic ChatGPT is capable of doing many different things very well. One of the biggest standout features is its ability to compose all sorts of text within seconds, including songs, poems, bedtime stories, and essays.  The chatbot’s writing abilities are not only fun to experiment with but can help provide assistance with everyday tasks. Whether you […] More

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    You wanted to try OpenAI’s SearchGPT? It’s time to look for AI alternatives

    Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images ChatGPT’s capabilities combined with a search engine? Sounds like a perfect duo. That’s why I was so excited to finally try SearchGPT — until I got an email titled “Update on SearchGPT waitlist.” It seems OpenAI had other plans.  Also: ChatGPT’s mobile app just had its best month ever – why people […] More

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    The iOS 18 public beta is available for iPhone right now. How to download it (and which models support it)

    The iOS 18 beta running on iPhone 15 Pro. Jason Hiner/ZDNETApple announced significant updates for the iPhone with iOS 18 during last month’s WWDC event. In addition to a customizable home screen, Control Center, and lock screen, iOS 18 will give users a Photos app overhaul, new Messages enhancements, a new Passwords app, and many artificial intelligence (AI) updates under Apple Intelligence to enhance app functionality.Also: Every iPhone model that can be updated to Apple’s iOS 18 (and which ones can’t)While the iOS 18 general release is still a couple of months away, users can now download a public beta version. Apple released the iOS 18 developer beta a month ago. Before you download a beta version of an operating system, you should have some housekeeping items in mind:Back up your device and personal information.Don’t download beta software, which will likely have bugs and glitches, on your everyday iPhone.You should go into the experience to test new features and share feedback to improve iOS, which is why beta versions are released. How to install the iOS 18 beta version More

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    My favorite DeWalt cordless drill and impact driver set is 33% off

    The DeWalt 20V MAX cordless drill and impact driver set. Amazon/ZDNETLabor Day sales are a great time to refresh some of your old or worn-out tools, and if you’re looking for some cordless tools, DeWalt has a deal you should pay attention to. For $159 — which is 33%, or $80, off the list price — you can treat yourself to a DeWalt 20V MAX cordless drill and impact driver set More

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    5 essential Linux terms every new user needs to know

    Cindy Kassab/Getty Images I remember how foreign it all was when I first started using Linux. Granted, back in 1997 I was only just learning how to use a Windows 95 computer. Sure, I understood the most basic terms –RAM, ROM, etc. — but terms specific to an operating system were quite new.  When I […] More