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fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Stop using ChatGPT on factory settings: 7 tweaks I use to make it a pro tool

ChatGPT has come a long way since its introduction in 2022. Usually, when we discuss improvements, we talk about how the AI model has gotten better, safer, and smarter. But if you deconstruct the name ChatGPT, you're left with "chat" and "GPT," where GPT means generative, pre-trained transformer (that's the AI part). Today, we're going to dig into the chat side, because ChatGPT has become a far more full-featured AI chat app than it was back when it first launched.
Artificial intelligence
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

How to turn off a VPN on iPhone

An iPhone VPN can be disconnected via the VPN app, Settings, or Control Center, or deleted to prevent it from reactivating.
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fromThe Verge
5 months ago

You can turn off iOS 26's obtrusive new screenshot previews

One of the many unpublicized changes introduced with the iOS 26 update released earlier this week is that screenshots now automatically open into a full-screen preview. The new approach provides immediate access to a handful of useful tools for editing a screenshot, but they now dominate your iPhone's screen when captured, instead of shrinking into an unobtrusive thumbnail. Thankfully, reverting to the old way iOS handled screenshots is easy, as spotted by 9To5Mac.
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fromVulture
5 months ago

How to Turn Off Video Autoplay on Social Media

Every day, new videos beam onto your smartphone that you probably didn't want or expect to watch. Certain services, like TikTok, Instagram, and X are entirely based on autoplaying videos as soon as you open the app. However, there are ways to prevent autoplay, and allow you to opt in or out of content. For those who prefer intentional playback, especially on intense news days, here's an app-by-app guide to disabling video autoplay on some of the most highly trafficked social media platforms out there.
Digital life
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fromZDNET
6 months ago
Gadgets

I changed these 12 settings on my Android phone to greatly extend its battery life

Change 12 key Android settings, starting by disabling always-on display, to significantly improve battery life without sacrificing user experience.
fromZDNET
9 months ago
Mobile UX

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to give it an instant battery boost

Tweaking settings can significantly improve Android battery life.
There are specific adjustments that enhance battery longevity without compromising user experience.
fromZDNET
6 months ago
Gadgets

I changed these 12 settings on my Android phone to greatly extend its battery life

fromZDNET
9 months ago
Mobile UX

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to give it an instant battery boost

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