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I Asked OpenAI’s New Open-Source AI Model to Complete a Children’s School Test — Is It Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old?

OpenAI has finally released some AI models folks can use at home on their local machines, so I decided to see if it was better at a test designed for children than my own kid.

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ChatGPT Isn’t the Only Game in Town—Here’s Why Local AI Might Be Better (and How to Use It on Your PC)

AI is far more than the likes of ChatGPT and Copilot, and while these online tools are accessible to all, there are plenty of reasons to start using localized tools on your PC instead.

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The Gaming Desktop I've Relied on More Than Any Other Is More Powerful and Sleeker Than Ever — But Damn, It's Expensive

I've been using the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10), and while it isn't a massive departure, it's a better pre-built gaming PC than ever — but it's expensive.

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Microsoft Teases ‘Agentic OS’ in 2030 Vision—Is Windows About to Think for Itself?

Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like?

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New Age Verification Rules for UK Xbox Users: What You Should Know

Contraband, a title from Avalanche and Xbox Game Studios first announced back in 2021, is canceled.

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Stardock CEO on AI in Gaming and Xbox Game Pass Impact — Insights on Ashes of the Singularity II

Stardock CEO Brad Wardell gets frank with us on the current state of the gaming industry. We talk Ashes of the Singularity II, RTS in the current gaming landscape, the virtues and pitfalls of Xbox Game Pass, and much more.

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MSI Showed Me Its New Mini-PCs, and It’s No Game — A Copilot+ PC Variant of This Cubi NUC Could Replace Your Desktop at Work

MSI is contributing to the well-known NUC brand of mini PCs with two Intel-powered options under the Cubi NUC AI range, but one is Copilot+ PC-certified.

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Test Your Gears of War Knowledge Ahead of Reloaded Launch on August 26

Take our latest quiz and check how well you know Gears of War from across the Xbox franchise's history.

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Why GaN Chargers Are the Future of Efficient, High-Power Charging Technology

Most of the best chargers you can buy for your phone, laptop, or other tech today utilize Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, but how does it actually work?

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Surface Laptop 8: Everything we know so far about Microsoft's next flagship Windows 11 laptop

The next Surface Laptop is likely to launch in the new handful of months, powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 with more power and better battery life.

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Ollama's new app makes using local AI LLMs on your Windows 11 PC a breeze — no more need to chat in the terminal

Ollama is already one of the best ways to run local LLMs on your PC, but with the release of a new GUI app for the tool, it's easier than ever.

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I started digitizing my Blu-ray collection (again) for a Plex server and I am shocked — one simple tweak and my old drive can magically handle 4K UHD discs

In the process of digitizing my Blu-ray collection, I presumed I'd need to upgrade my hardware for the 4K UHD discs. Turns out that wasn't the case, and it didn't take long to get going.

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Microsoft's exclusive 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop: A hands-on review

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 50th Anniversary Exclusive is rumored to be limited to just 50 public units — but I’ve got one in hand. In this hands-on from Windows Central, I’ll break down what makes it so rare, so striking, and whether that buzz should steer you toward the heavily discounted…

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I spent a week using this AIO and it met all of my creative needs — I can't recommend it enough as a school or family computer

The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" is a reliable desktop with a built-in wireless phone charging base. It offers solid performance for everything from everyday work tasks to creative projects. But there are a few things to be aware of. Our review.

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I can admit when I'm wrong — this 75% wireless gaming keyboard is way better than I thought it would be

The ASUS ROG Azoth X is a premium, wireless 75% gaming keyboard that's significantly better than I honestly expected, even if it's far from perfect in some ways.

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This phenomenal gaming headset proves some companies DO listen to us — and it's totally awesome when they do

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is here, and it may be one of the greatest gaming headsets of all time. It addresses every complaint and then some, and it's great.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 — Rumors, price leaks, and everything you need to know

All the news and rumours you need to know about the Lenovo Legion Go 2

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ChatGPT chats will now show up in Google search, which is alarming — but there's an easy way to stop it from happening

Folks are noticing that ChatGPT chats, which most assumed were private, are accessible via Google search. But there is a way to make sure yours don't go the same way.

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The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is actually great now — here's why you should be using it in 2025

The Microsoft Store is now an incredible, reliable, and safe place to discover and download apps on Windows. Everyone should be using it, and it's time to give it another chance if you're not.

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This is supposed to be the best gaming mouse for $100 — I don't know about that, but it is really good

The Razer Cobra HyperSpeed is a compact, feature-packed wireless gaming mouse with an attractive price point, but is it really the best for $100? Not quite.

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This Ninja Gaiden spin off is not only amazing, it's converted me into a franchise fan — a retro gateway for newcomers

Today, we take a look at Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a retro-throwback to Ninja Gaiden’s NES-era side-scrolling platformers and see if it’s blood-pumping, challenging gameplay can sway newcomers and hardcore fans to its side.

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Grounded 2 has a great photo mode — and it's superb in co-op because of this one returning feature

Grounded 2 is a lot of fun in co-op, and if you enjoy taking photo mode shots, you can keep doing so without problems.

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Grounded 2 needed to happen, and I'm so glad it did — because now I can ride a giant ant into battle

A lot of us probably didn't expect a Grounded sequel so soon, but I'm ecstatic it's happening for one reason: buggies. It totally changes the game, and it's awesome.

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Goodbye, Windows 10: You promised a unified platform, and I went all-in — from Xbox One to Lumia, I saw the dream die

Windows 10 celebrates its 10-year anniversary and simultaneously prepares for its death, but Microsoft's ambitions of a unified platform still echo across my office.

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Grounded 2 has gorgeous lighting — the atmosphere pulls me in even more than the first game

Grounded 2 has a lot going for it, but the atmosphere shouldn't be overlooked. The lighting alone is a serious improvement on the first game.

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