Articles by Mark Hachman
Copilot will learn your OneDrive files without crushing your PC
Microsoft plans to launch Copilot for OneDrive, which will "learn" documents stored in OneDrive. This takes incredible resources to do on your PC, which might justify the cost.
Intel Core Ultra vs. 14th-gen Core HX: Which laptops should you buy?
Intel is offering two brands of 14th-gen mobile Core processors for laptops: the Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) and the 14th-gen Core HX. Which is better? We test and explain the differences.
OneDrive's new people-focused design is coming to all Windows users
OneDrive's redesigned app, introduced for schools and businesses, is coming to all users.
Google adds powerful new AI image tools, including inside Bard
Google has developed a new AI image generator, Imagen 2, that it will add to its Bard LLM as well as a new standalone generative AI art tool, ImageFX. Its Gemini Pro technology is also going global.
The easiest way to run a private AI chatbot on your PC
Want to run a local AI chatbot on your PC? Then try GPT4All, a local LLM that quickly downloads and can run right on your PC's CPU.
AMD confirms Zen 5 is due soon with 'Strix Point' Ryzen laptop chip
AMD is looking ahead to its next-generation Zen 5 architecture, which will debut later this year with significantly increased AI performance.
The .INTERNAL domain could be the new name for your home network
For years, we've used the obscure 192.168.x.x IP address to identify your local network. ICANN, which oversees the Internet, has proposed a new .INTERNAL domain to make it clearer.
RIP Microsoft WordPad, a PC mainstay since Windows 95
Microsoft plans to kill off WordPad in a future Windows release, eliminating a rich text editor it has provided since Windows 95.
Intel Core i9-14900HX tested: Ferocious, familiar laptop power
Our tests of Intel's 14th-gen Core HX platform and the Core i9-14900HX show that it's largely the same chip as its 13th-gen predecessor, which can be great news for bargain hunters.
Windows 11 tests next-gen USB, AI-enhanced audio, and lots more
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Canary build with a host of new, useful features including tweaks to Copilot and sharing photos, better file compression options and more.
Google tests Chrome for Windows on Arm, prepping for a big 2024
Google begins testing Chrome for Windows on Arm, prepping for a final release about the time PCs with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Arm chips will debut.
Google Chrome adds smart AI-powered features, with more to come
The Google Chrome browser is adding AI-powered tab organization as well as image generation for themes, and writing is just over the horizon.
DRAM and NAND flash prices are definitely rising, analyst says
Prices of DRAM modules and PC SSDs are almost certain to rise as big customers are agreeing to higher prices for flash and DRAM chips.
Microsoft Copilot adds a premium subscription, Copilot Pro
Microsoft Copilot Pro allows consumers who want the best of what Copilot has to offer, including business features and custom copilots, to pay $20 per month.
AI reality check: New NPUs don’t matter as much as you’d think
Though Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm would have you believe that the NPU is what will make or break AI on your PC, the reality is that, right now, it doesn't.
This 5-screen portable battlestation feels perfect for Las Vegas
The Portable Monitor company has taken its five-screen portable monitor setup to Las Vegas for CES 2024. Why settle for just one lousy laptop display?
Frore launches a lightweight, self-cleaning cooling chip
Frore Systems launches the AirJet Mini Slim, a thinner version of its cooling chip -- and draws a "Moore's Law"-like roadmap to the future.
First PC AI accelerator cards from MemryX, Kinara debut at CES
Lenovo is launching the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra desktop in June, most likely with AI accelerator cards from MemryX and Kinara, shown off at CES 2024.