Recently, Microsoft pulled a “flip-flop.” They took down instructions on how to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account in Windows, then put them back up a few weeks later. But don’t get too excited – this might just be a temporary move. These recent changes to available content indicate Microsoft may be […]
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At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5th, 2024, Apple revealed its new artificial intelligence system called “Apple Intelligence.” This AI upgrade will add smart features to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac operating systems powered by Apple’s own technology combined with AI tools from OpenAI. Apple’s AI appears, at least in its initial
A Free Society Requires the Constant Pursuit of Truth The search for truth is an ongoing process that requires continuous refinement and correction. In today’s world, where information is abundant and algorithms constantly improve, it’s easy to assume that the search for truth is a one-time accomplishment. However, in the pursuit of a free society,
Google’s Artificial Intelligence can now directly access your Gmail inbox, Drive files, and Docs to get info to customize its answers. “Bard” (and quite probably Google’s other AI projects) can scan your emails to find flight details, summarize docs, and more. This is some unprecedented access to your gmail emails! Before, Google AI like Smart
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by Jeffrey Peterson It’s time for mainstream America to chart a new Digital Path Forward The United States must retain the freedom to search for and find the truth in order to maintain our competitive advantage over other nations. Unlike countries such as China where the communist party controls all aspects of life, including the
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If you follow Jeff.pro, you already know that big tech operating systems like Windows and MacOS increasingly threaten users’ privacy and freedom. You can reclaim control by switching to the open source Linux OS. Linux is designed for user empowerment. Its code is transparent and open source, unlike proprietary Windows and MacOS, meaning, with Linux,
Big news–Microsoft is enacting substantial changes to its services agreement on September 30th, 2023 that privacy advocates argue will expand the company’s ability to monitor users and utilize their personal data to train artificial intelligence. 130 Microsoft Products covered by the new policy changes The new policies will cover over 130 Microsoft products including Windows,
In a Recent Court Ruling, the Supreme Court Sides with Apple on App Store Payment Rules The tech world has been buzzing recently about a landmark legal showdown between Apple, the technology giant, and Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, a popular video game. This dispute, which reached as high as the U.S. Supreme Court,
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There’s a trend returning to computing that’s getting attention – it’s called “local-first [software],” according to a recent article in Wired magazine. Basically, local-first software keeps your information on your own computer or device, instead of storing it all online “in the cloud.” This brings computing power and privacy rights back to individuals, while removing
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Twitter is getting a major rebranding under new owner Elon Musk. The social media platform will now be called ‘X’ and swap its iconic blue bird logo for an ‘X’ icon. The rebranding comes amidst sweeping changes at Twitter since Musk’s $44 billion acquisition in late 2022. Musk believes X can become a “super app”
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