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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements, revolutionizing various industries and transforming the way we live and work. However, with these advancements come complex legal and ethical challenges, particularly in the realm of intellectual property (IP). The podcast transcript titled "AI and Intellectual Property Issues" delves into these concerns and explores...

Google's SGE, or Search Generative Experience, is a new feature that is showing itself to be an existential threat to the free and open internet. SGE is a new way of displaying search results that takes over the entire screen and pushes down regular search results. This means that Google is essentially killing search by giving users its own choices of the best results, which are not necessarily th...

Computex, the world's coolest trade show, recently took place in Taipei, and it showcased some exciting hardware that tech enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating. While there were some AI-related announcements, we focus on the hardware that was showcased at the event. Cool hardware showcased at Computex MSI showcased a slim 4070 Ti graphics card that caught the attention of many attendees. However,...

In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have allowed machines to quickly generate videos. AI-generated videos are becoming increasingly popular, with many people using them to create short, four-second videos to share on their social media accounts. AI can generate videos quickly, making it easier for people to create interesting and unique content. AI can generate videos qui...

AI is revolutionizing media in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. From creating entire commercials with no human input to filtering out coughs in real-time, AI is transforming the way we create, consume, and interact with media. AI is revolutionizing media One example of AI revolutionizing media is the Pepperoni Hugs Spot commercial . This commercial was entirely created by AI, from...

Over the past few months, Avram has taken a deep dive into the realm of AI, especially generative AI, and its various versions and uses. Last week, we looked at Auto-GPT , and this week we take a look at Microsoft JARVIS. What is Microsoft JARVIS? Microsoft JARVIS is an AI platform designed to provide natural language processing capabilities to enable multi-stage task management. The idea is that...

In the last few months, we've seen a lot of focus on generative AIs, also known as plagiarism engines . As the models advance, so do the systems that get built around them. This week's internet focus is on a ChatGPT wrapper called Auto-GPT, which allows you to build chained tasks for ChatGPT. What is Auto-GPT? Auto-GPT is a task-oriented wrapper for ChatGPT, an open-source generative AI. It allows...

Over the past few months, the popularity of generative AI has increased significantly. Earlier in the year, Avram discussed the dangers of generative AI , but what he saw then was only the beginning of the problem. As it turns out, with the implementation of conversational chatbots in Bing with Sydney and Google with BARD, the future of the Free Web is in danger. What is Generative AI? Generative...

Windows 11 has now been out for 18 months, and the platform continues to move forward. With the latest updates, users now have access to a range of new features and improvements that make it easier to stay connected, productive, and secure. From enhanced voice assistant capabilities through Windows Hello to improved security settings for protecting data, there's been a lot of progress. Where Windo...

Over the past few years, many people have begun working from home who hadn't previously done so. Because of this, IT departments and management are looking for ways to keep track of people's activity on their computers. One way that some companies do this is by checking to see if the computer has gone idle. But, an idle computer does not mean that the person is inactive. They might be on a call. T...

In the last few months, we've seen a significant improvement in generative AI. This technology allows a user to enter a prompt to create media. The output has generally been text and images, but audio and other forms of media can also be created. There have been a lot of platforms in this field as of late, but none have been quite as successful as ChatGPT. The rise of ChatGPT The platform that's b...

The most important and often most underrated aspect of your computer setup is your monitor or ideally monitors. That's the aspect that you're looking at all day long, so if you can get a better monitor with better picture quality, that's a major improvement to your life. If you can improve your screen real estate with more monitors or better resolution screens, you can make your productivity bette...

Do you need more USB ports? Are your devices constantly running out of power? If so, you need a USB hub! There are many different types of USB hubs available, but not all of them are created equal. Avram Piltch discusses the best USB hubs for desktops, laptops, and tablets. He will also provide tips for choosing the right USB hub for your needs. Stay tuned! What is a USB Hub? A USB hub is a device...

You can have an interesting week based entirely on finding good deals. We've been in "Black Friday" season for a while, but Wednesday and Thursday are going to be the real beginning of the process. So, what can everyone do to get the best out of the holiday, and how to save a bunch of money? There are deals on everything from mattresses to clothing, but let's get into the deals on tech. We've got...

One of the most significant issues that computer users encounter is a lack of storage. Whether that be because you're using a laptop that only came with a 256 GB drive, or you're a content creator that produces over 100 GB of content per day, storage shows up as a problem for nearly everyone at some point. For years, the best solution has been an external hard drive, though that has been quickly c...

It is an exciting time to be building a new PC. AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series processors are out, and Intel has released the new Raptor Lake processors, now known as the 13th Generation Core Processors, which have hit the streets. There are currently three SKUs available, the Core i9 13900K, the Core i7 13700K, and the Core i5 13600K. The new Intel chips range in price from about $320 to $589 retail...

In June, Avram gave us a look at what components you could put into a gaming PC for under $500. The build was decent, and even inspired the build available at STRYKE eSports and Gaming Center . Since that episode, the PC component market has changed significantly. Crypto Winter dropped the value of mining, followed by the change in Etherium mining to move away from video cards, leaving more invent...

This week, Avram Piltch discusses some of the best choices for what to look for on Prime Early Access Sales and on other sites.

Right now is both the best of times and the worst of times for building a new PC or upgrading an existing one. If you absolutely need to build or upgrade one today, then there is no time better, of course. However, if you have the ability to hold off, at least on some components, it should be in your best interest. We expect to see new video cards from both AMD and Nvidia, as well as new processor...

As surprising as this might be after the past few years, it is a great time to buy a new PC. The new chips and video cards will be coming out later this year, but if you don't need to be on the bleeding edge, now is a fantastic time to get great value for your money on a gaming laptop. There is an excess of supply of current generation hardware, so things are going on sale across the industry. The...

When you are done with an older computer, there are lots of great ways to properly upcycle it. Organizations across the country will take donations of older computers that can be cleaned up and provided to children who need them for school but cannot afford one of their own. However, before you transfer an old computer to someone else, it is important to remove all of the data from the drive to pr...

When it comes to interacting with your computer, we know that the way your items come is not always the best way to use them. Avram has some great ideas on how to improve your experience. Best of all, his suggestions can all come in under $50. On Your Desk Your computer has a lot of items that sit on your desk. This includes your keyboard, mouse, headphones, and more. This can take up a lot of spa...

For some products, an annual refresh is expected. One of those products is Lenovo's workhorse productivity laptop, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. This year marks the 10th generation of the laptop, and the company has made some changes to the core components while keeping the heart and soul of the computer intact. What's Stayed the Same? The important parts of the X1 Carbon are still in place. This includ...

When building a new computer, installing Windows can be a big challenge. You could be hampered by not owning a copy of the operating system yourself, or it could be because you have specific needs for your machine. Luckily, Avram has some ways to get Windows 11 for cheap and to install Windows without the usually required Microsoft Account. How to get Windows 11 Cheap For most, Windows comes with...

Over the past year or so, building a PC has not necessarily been easy. This has been in part because of the higher cost of components, but mostly because of the limited availability of graphics cards. That limitation has been caused by a pair of major factors: manufacturing constraints because of global lockdowns and higher demand thanks to crypto mining. Luckily, in recent weeks, supply chain iss...