Microsoft Predicts Voice Commands Will Replace Keyboard and Mouse by 2030

Microsoft's Corporate VP believes voice interaction with computers will become mainstream, replacing traditional input devices like keyboards and mice within five years. However, the author remains skeptical about this prediction.

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GNOME's Newelle AI Assistant: Linux's Answer to Microsoft Copilot

Newelle, the GNOME-based AI assistant for Linux, has reached its 1.0 release. With features like advanced customization, flexible model support, and terminal command execution, Newelle offers a powerful, opt-in alternative to Microsoft's Copilot.

5 things I wish I'd considered before ditching my Adobe subscription

Thinking about canceling your Adobe subscription? Consider these 5 important factors before making the leap, from learning curves to file compatibility and costs.

4 amazing games that never sold as well as they should have

These overlooked games flopped, faded, or got forgotten—until time revealed just how special they really were.

Apple 13-inch iPad Air M2 with 5G is now just $699

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How I created a peaceful NAS with the LincPlus N1

Building an all-SSD NAS also came with the benefit of generating almost no noise.

4 key features I miss after switching from Nvidia to AMD GPUs

Some important features I miss after making the switch from Nvidia to AMD graphics cards, including resale value, software ecosystem, and more.

NotebookLM quietly fixed one of its most frustrating problems, and you probably haven’t even realized yet

Honestly? This fix has me more excited than Video Overviews.

How the U.S. government allowed a handful of tech companies to grow larger than most countries

Explore the grassroots movement towards open-source software and self-hosting as users seek alternatives to Big Tech's monopolies and data exploitation.

The wholesome, global reason Microsoft calls its semiannual updates "H1" and "H2" isn’t at all what you think

No, it’s not just because they happen twice a year.