Category: Computer

Posts related to computer hardware and software

Chatbot redux – synthetic coherent ‘Stochastic Parrots’

[List of articles in progress] Here’s a bunch of recent articles re AI-powered chatbots: ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s Bing, … Here’s a useful context by Wired’s Steven Levy. • Wired > email Newsletter > Steven Levy > Plaintext (Feb 17, 2023) Hi, folks. Are your news feeds, like mine, loaded with “stories” consisting of reporters… Continue reading Chatbot redux – synthetic coherent ‘Stochastic Parrots’

When your Mac or MacBook won’t turn on?

Computer won’t turn on?

As premium devices, Apple computers generally are reliable and last for years. But there can be times – hopefully rare – when your MacBook, for example, won’t power on. Or at least not bootup. This Macworld article is a useful recap of troubleshooting tips. And, yes, it can be humbling to realize that the problem… Continue reading When your Mac or MacBook won’t turn on?

Smartphone safety – Find My and Find Device apps

This Malwarebytes (MWB) blog story is interesting, but the information afterwards is useful: setting up Apple’s / Android’s Find My / Find Device service on your smartphone. • Malwarebytes > Blog > “iPhone user watches as stolen phone travels from UK to China” (December 13, 2022 by Christopher Boyd) In practical terms, this meant that… Continue reading Smartphone safety – Find My and Find Device apps

Apple Watch – standalone sans iPhone

If you’re thinking of getting or gifting an Apple Watch this holiday season, here’s an excellent, useful article about a popular FAQ: what can I do on my Watch without carrying an iPhone? At my health club, if a member is wearing a smartwatch, it’s likely an Apple Watch. The most popular. There, I rarely… Continue reading Apple Watch – standalone sans iPhone