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ChargerLAB Power-Z AK001 USB-C cable with power meter. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETIf you’re a professional repair technician, then having one or more USB power meters in your toolkit is essential. These devices are invaluable as they provide a quick and efficient means of diagnosing issues. A USB power meter can instantly read voltage and amperage, what power protocols are being used, and much more, helping technicians pinpoint power-related problems with various devices. This capability makes them an indispensable, time-saving tool in the fast-paced environment of electronic repairs.Also: My favorite USB-C accessory of all time has a magnetic superpowerBut if you’re a hobbyist, investing over $100 in a high-end, feature-packed USB power meter might not make sense. For most enthusiasts, a simpler power meter that covers the basics is more than sufficient. Such a device can provide essential readings like voltage and current, which are typically all that’s needed to carry out routine checks and minor repairs. This way, hobbyists can enjoy the practical benefits of a USB power meter without the steep cost associated with more advanced models.And this is what the ChargerLAB Power-Z AK001 More

jayk7/Getty Images Generative AI (Gen AI) is the tech world’s hottest trend. Many chatbots have been developed, from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Microsoft’s Copilot and Google Gemini. But how do people use these bots, and what kinds of requests do they make? Also: ChatGPT vs. Microsoft Copilot vs. Gemini: Which is the best AI chatbot? To answer […] More

adventtr/Getty Images I don’t think it would come as a surprise to anyone that scammers and spammers would embrace AI? It’s a technology almost tailor-made to force-multiply reprehensible activity. What did come as a surprise is that they managed to use AI to scam crafters and makers — and it’s probably only going to get […] More

cofotoisme/Getty Images With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), running sophisticated models like Meta’s Llama 3.1 locally on personal computers is becoming increasingly popular. Running an LLM on your local PC or Mac provides a sandbox for experimentation and development without compromising data privacy and allows for more flexibility in model usage. Also: Why […] More