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How to disable File Explorer thumbnails on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Yes, you can disable thumbnail previews if they're causing problems, or you don't want to use them, and here's how on Windows 11.
OpenAI's undefined revenue streams fumbled a $30 billion SoftBank investment
By Kevin Okemwa published
$500B STAKE In 2023, SoftBank skipped a $30 billion investment in OpenAI because it lacked clear and well-established revenue streams.
Open AI says "there is no wall" to building advanced AI models
By Kevin Okemwa published
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are reportedly struggling to develop advanced AI models. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says "there's no wall" to the process.
ChatGPT for Windows is out now — with a catch for PowerToys users
By Kevin Okemwa last updated
FINALLY!! OpenAI has finally shipped the Windows desktop app to everyone, including free users. However, it shares the same keyboard shortcut as PowerToys Run so you might need to tweak one.
Microsoft shuts down the Windows 10 Beta Channel just five months after reopening it
By Zac Bowden published
Closed With less than a year to go before Windows 10 bites the dust, Microsoft has announced that the Insider Beta Channel is once again shutting down.
OpenAI could join the AI agentic systems arms race in January
By Kevin Okemwa published
SMOOTH OPERATOR OpenAI will reportedly ship an AI agent called Operator in January 2025. The AI agent is designed to control computers and perform redundant tasks autonomously.
Microsoft Copilot is the poster child of 'an annoying kid in class'
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI COMPANIONS The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern audaciously brought OpenAI's ChatGPT, Meta AI, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot to a 24-hour excursion in the woods. Here's how it went.
Windows 11 improves new Outlook app and accessibility
By Sean Endicott published
Not enough A new build of Windows 11 just shipped to Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update improves Narrator and includes several fixes. It also improves the new Outlook app a bit.
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