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Bing Chat saying it wants to be human.

‘I want to be human.’ My intense, unnerving chat with Microsoft’s AI chatbot

Microsoft's AI chatbot, Bing Chat, is slowly rolling out to the public. But our first interaction shows it's far from ready for a full release.
A sad robot holds a kitchen timer that's in the red.

Here’s why Bing Chat conversation lengths are now limited

Bing Chat has only been live for about a week, and already Microsoft is limiting its usage to avoid unsettling conversations and keep the AI helpful.
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor.

AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC

A dangerous vulnerability was found in AMD's Ryzen Master software. If you're using it, you should act quickly.
A person sitting at an Asus Chromebook 15 and using it.

How to reset a Chromebook

Starting over can be difficult when your PC goes haywire. Luckily, resetting a Chromebook is easy. Our guide covers Powerwashing and a full-blown recovery.
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You can finally run Windows 11 natively on an Apple silicon Mac

It’s long overdue, but Microsoft has finally added support for installing Windows 11 on an Apple silicon Mac, without the need for any workarounds or fixes.
A MidJourney rendering of a student and his robot friend in front of a blackboard.

GPTZero: how to use the ChatGPT detection tool

ChatGPT and AI text is a plagiarism problem at schools, but GPTZero is here to help detect if a document has been written by a human or a machine.
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These laptops are under $500 in Lenovo’s Presidents Day sale

There are many amazing deals in Lenovo's Presidents Day sale, even if your budget is limited to $500. Here are some of the best offers that you can shop now.
AMD RX 6600 XT on a wooden backdrop.

Here’s how to get your free 40% performance boost from AMD

If you own an AMD RX 6000-series graphics cards, your GPU just got an unexpected performance boost. Here's how to unlock it.
Apple iMac Pro News

I want Apple to resurrect the iMac Pro, but it’s a bad idea

Rumors are flying that Apple will bring back the iMac Pro or the 27-inch iMac. While I’d love that on a personal level, it could be a terrible idea. Here’s why.
The new Bing chat preview can be seen even on a MacBook.

Microsoft responds to ChatGPT Bing’s first week of trial by fire

Following a string of negative press, Microsoft is promising some big changes to its Bing Chat AI in an attempt to curb unsettling responses.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 review: a large convertible 2-in-1 that works

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is a well-equipped 16-inch convertible 2-in-1 with a gorgeous OLED display. But it's also incredibly thin and light.
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Apple’s 12-inch MacBook might soon come back from the dead

The 12-inch MacBook had its problems, but there are rumors Apple wants to resurrect it. Now, a new report has added to that idea -- but should you trust it?
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gray color seen from the front.

Apple delays unveiling of mixed-reality headset, report claims

Needing to resolve a number of hardware and software issues, it appears that Apple will now unveil its mixed-reality headset several months later than expected.
MacBook Pro laptops.

MacBook Pro 16-inch vs. MacBook Pro 14-inch: all the differences, explained

The new M2 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro are Apple's latest notebooks. In this guide, we will compare them.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX hovers over a raging fire.

AMD’s latest drivers are causing havoc on Windows PCs

AMD’s latest driver has finally touched down after a two-month wait, but has apparently been causing Windows PCs to crash and even suffer boot problems.

Spilled water on your laptop? Here’s how to fix it

You've just spilled water on your laptop. What now? Turn your system off right away, and then follow these steps. If you're lucky, you might be able to save it.
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Returnal PC: best settings, ray tracing, Steam Deck, and more

Returnal is finally on PC, and we've rounded up the best settings for the game, along with some testing with the Steam Deck, ray tracing, and DLSS.
An Internet Explorer desktop icon.

Microsoft finally, officially pulls the plug on Internet Explorer

Microsoft is rolling out a planned Internet Explorer end-of-life update for Windows 10 business users, which is expected to be one of the last.
Nvidia's Ada Lovelace chip.

Nvidia RTX 4060 rumor claims even worse specs than the RTX 3060

A new leak tells us more about the upcoming RTX 4060, and it's safe to say the card doesn't sound great at all.
An illustration of a grid of devices with one in red, infected device highlighted.

Hackers used 30,000 computers for record-breaking DDoS attack

With just 30,000 bots, hackers managed to launch the larger DDoS attack ever recorded, the latest in an ever-growing challenge to content delivery networks.
The MacBook Pro open on a wooden table.

How to change your Mac’s screen resolution in macOS Ventura

How do you change your Mac’s screen resolution? It depends on whether you have an external monitor connected, but our guide makes it super clear and easy to do.
ChatGPT Bing giving an insane response.

ChatGPT Bing is becoming an unhinged AI nightmare

Microsoft just starting rolling out ChatGPT Bing to the public, and it's already turning into an AI-generated nightmare.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

Apple may launch a groundbreaking new Mac in a few weeks

Apple plans to launch a brand-new 15.5-inch MacBook Air in early April, according to a display industry expert with an impressive record for Apple rumors.
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Tax season is right around the corner: Save $20 on TurboTax now

Tax season is creeping around the corner, and right now you can save up to $20 on TurboTax at Best Buy.
Bing copilot AI chat interface.

Check your inbox — Microsoft just sent out the first wave of ChatGPT Bing invites

Microsoft has begun the public initial rollout of its Bing search engine with ChatGPT integration after a media preview that was sent out last week.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 lays on a pink surface.

No one is buying the RTX 4080 — will Nvidia finally slash its insane price?

We may be headed back to a smaller GPU shortage, but will it affect all the graphics cards on the market?
Two students lean over a cauldron in Hogwarts Legacy.

Hogwarts Legacy PC: best settings, ray tracing, DLSS, and more

Hogwarts Legacy has some issues on PC, but our guide to the best settings can help you optimize your performance.
Checking a Wi-Fi router and internet connection on a phone.

What is Wi-Fi 7: Everything you need to know about 802.11be

Wi-Fi 7 is the next generation of wireless data transmission and it's coming this year in a range of routers and devices. Here's everything you need to know.
A graphic showing airglass working on a laptop screen.

Forget VR. Airglass made me actually enjoy video calls

Online meetings need a reboot and Mobeus might have the answer with Airglass, an AR-fueled app that works with Macs and PCs with no extra hardware.
Man using a 24-inch M1 iMac.

Waiting for the M3 iMac? We’ve got bad news for Apple fans

Apple might delay the M3 iMac until late 2023 or early 2024, according to a new report, meaning the M1 version is likely to stick around for a while longer.
The keyboard of the MacBook Pro 14-inch on a wood surface.

Yes, you can use both Mac and Windows — here are some tips to get started

Going back and forth between a Windows PC and a Mac can be a jarring experience at first. But give it time, and take some steps, and it's surprisingly livable.
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AI is coming for your PC games, but you should be excited, not worried

AI is everywhere, and your PC games aren't safe. Don't get worried, though. AI is already being used in PC games, and it has a bright future ahead.
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How to check your CPU temperature

Learning how to check your CPU temperature is a great way to troubleshoot PC problems, and make sure you're getting maximum performance from your processor.
A top-down view of the Mac Mini.

Apple Mac mini M2 vs. Mac Studio: mini PCs with powerful insides, compared

Does the M2 Mac mini render the Mac Studio obsolete? Let's explore the inner workings of these two Apple mini PCs and pick a winner.
Senior Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, monitors, PC hardware, and everything else that plugs into a computer. Luke joined Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a media company that called his city home. His obsession with technology is in observing the ebb and flow of how technological advancement and product design intersects with our day-to-day experience of it. From digging into the minute details to stepping back and seeing the wider trends, Luke revels in telling stories with tech.

Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN and The Oregonian. When he’s not obsessing over what the best laptop is or how Apple can fix the Mac, Luke spends his time playing designer board games, quoting obscure Star Wars lines, and hanging with his family.