Larry Magid
Freelance Journalist at Freelance
Technology Columnist at Bay Area News Group
Tech journalist & internet safety activist
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1 week ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
We hear a lot about generative AI apps like ChatGPT. Some people praise their usefulness, others complain about hallucinations and errors, and some predict they’ll lead us into a dystopian future. I don’t know about the future, but I do know they are useful and that they sometimes make mistakes. If you use them thoughtfully and verify important information before acting on it, they can be incredibly helpful.
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2 weeks ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
We’ve entered peak travel season, where many of us turn to the skies, roads, rails and seas. And these days, getting ready for a trip also means making sure your tech is ready. Let’s start with your phone. If you’re headed out of the country, make sure your plan works for the country you’re visiting, or you could wind up with an enormous roaming bill. You likely have coverage everywhere in the U.S. and, depending on your plan, possibly Canada and Mexico.
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3 weeks ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and millions of users are still running that version. Some will be able to upgrade to Windows 11, but many won’t, because Windows 11 requires hardware that many Windows 10 machines lack. That means a lot of PC users may find themselves in the market for a new computer between now and October.
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4 weeks ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
One of the provisions in the “big, beautiful” budget bill would ban states from regulating AI for the next 10 years.
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1 month ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect robotic vacuum cleaner and mop, and I’m getting closer, but perfection is an unrealistic benchmark. The first couple I looked at did an OK job, but despite being automated, needed too much of my attention when they got stuck or needed an adjustment. By the time I added in time on the phone with tech support, I concluded it was more trouble than it was worth. I could vacuum the house faster with my Dyson Cyclone V10.
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