The Monkey’s Paw Curls: Windows Is Finally Using My PC’s AI Processor
My Copilot+ PC's NPU enters the fray and immediately exits it again.
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windows
My Two-Hour Windows Reinstall Strategy
Spending time reinstalling operating systems usually feels like a waste, but if you're prepared it can be fast and easy when you're forced to start from scratch
linux
Bits & Bobs - Linux Adventures and Switch 2 Launch
My desktop Linux adventure continues and I've really enjoyed my time with the Switch 2 so far.
things i love
Things I Love: The Stream Deck
Don’t discount Elgato’s Stream Deck just because it was originally built for Twitch streamers. A small box with a handful of buttons on top of a small, USB-connected screen paired with hyper-extensible software is a winning combination.
Learning Python
I've been working on learning Python, with the help of a fun, accessible game called The Farmer Was Replaced
Did You Mean Internet of Things (positive) or Internet of Things (derogatory)?
Here are five simple rules that will help you make sure your Internet of Things devices aren’t secretly from the Internet of Shit.
games
This Is Not a Game: Microsoft's "AI Version" of Quake 2
What looks like a game and kind of moves like a game? An AI model trained to mimic videos of people playing games, of course.
windows
It’s Springtime, Which Is a Great Time to Maintain Your Computers
Modern computers don’t require much in the way of maintenance, they’re basically electronic cats. But just because you don’t need to maintain your PC doesn’t mean your computer won’t benefit from a little maintenance
privacy
Should You Break Up With Alexa?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: It depends on how you feel about the current state of the surveillance capitalism state
I Freaking Love Fastmail
I've spent the last decade thinking of CRTs and email in much the same way, as dead technologies. It turns out, I just needed to find the right TV and email client to get me excited about old tech again.
web
AI Isn’t Going to Save Us
Generative AI is contributing to unprecedented amounts of webspam, proving once again that it's always easier to add to entropy than it is to fight it.
windows
Everything You Need to Know About Windows 10's End of Life
Windows 10 reaches end of life in October, and upgrading is off the table for billions of computers. What’s going to happen? What can you do with your old computers?