Software
SEE SOFTWARE STORIES BY CATEGORY
News Analysis
ChatGPT might actually be worth talking to now
WIth its new GPT-Live model, ChatGPT can now listen while it talks, making for a smoother back-and-forth.Best Picks
The best free VPNs: 5 no-cost top picks
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but the top free VPNs can still keep you private without breaking the bank.Tip
This ChatGPT prompt turns rambling voice memos into clean to-do lists
This prompt turns messy voice memo transcripts into a clean, organized to-do list. Works with any AI chatbot, including free accounts.News Analysis
DuckDuckGo just picked a fight with Google over YouTube ads
DuckDuckGo's browser blocks YouTube ads automatically, using open-source uBlock Origin lists. Google is unlikely to let this slide.News
You have until 2027 to download Google Earth Pro. Do it now
Google is retiring downloads for Google Earth Pro next year, pushing users toward the web and mobile apps. Existing installs will still work.News
Chrome and Edge just got faster at copy-pasting. Here's why
Chrome and Edge 149 add selective format read, so pasting only pulls the clipboard data a site actually needs.Feature
I was buried in email newsletters. Here's how Claude rescued me
I was getting bombarded with email newsletters I didn’t need, so I asked Claude for help. It was done in minutes.Try This
Your computer could help researchers while you sleep
From hunting pulsars to modeling climate change, these projects turn your idle devices into research tools.News Analysis
The more we learn about how AI ‘thinks,’ the weirder it gets
Researchers found a “workspace” in Claude where concepts it might never say aloud can silently “light up.” The weird thing about the workspace? Anthropic didn’t design it.News
You can install classic Windows Movie Maker on Windows 11. Here's how
A free download lets you install the classic Windows Movie Maker on Windows 11, and it uses 97 percent less RAM than Clipchamp.Opinion
Microsoft and Xbox should take lessons from Sega Dreamcast
25 years ago, Sega threw in the towel when it was getting beaten in the game console market. The Xbox is sitting in a similar spot now, and Microsoft has big decisions to make.Safe Mode
Planned obsolescence is now a Windows PC security nightmare
Secure Boot updates for consumers could have been handled better—and this experience is likely the tip of the iceberg.Try This
Planning a trip? Check visa rules for any country with this free tool
Travelnow.info shows you visa-free destinations, visas on arrival, eVisas, and more with an interactive map built around your passport.Feature
The best PC games of 2026 (that don't need a graphics card)
It's a rough time for anyone looking to buy or build a gaming PC. But you don't need one for these games, the cream of the crop for anyone who doesn't have the latest hardware.Prompt Mode
Prepare to expect less from your cheap AI subscription
Fable 5, Anthropic’s best model in general release, won’t be included in Claude subscription plans. Expect Anthropic's competitors to follow suit.Try This
Can't draw? AutoDraw doesn't care
Doodle almost anything and AutoDraw will suggest polished artwork that matches your sketch.Feature
What is Windows Secure Boot? Here’s what to know
Don’t let hackers mess with your outdated PC.News
Opera now blocks one of the sneakiest malware tricks around
Opera's new Paste Protect feature blocks ClickFix and other clipboard hijacking attacks in real time, natively in the browser.Smart Mode
Can Microsoft's productivity apps survive the age of AI?
Microsoft's stock is plunging, partly because of AI concerns. Wall Street is seriously wondering whether Microsoft's foundational Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps have a future. So, will Microsoft 365 be replaced by AI?News Analysis