How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer
Installing a large language model on your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.
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Installing a large language model on your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.
Transferring files and data across platforms is more straightforward than ever.
With advice from infectious disease experts, I tested a low-effort way to pasteurize eggs at home.
Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.
From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature.
It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android feature.
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
New fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
When Twitch announced that streamers could opt out, thousands of users questioned why their content was being used to train AI models in the first p…
Not all office chairs are right for all people. I asked an ergonomist how to select the right office chair for your budget, height, and physique.
Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to ma…
There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to…
I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.
These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath your seats.
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.
From countertop kits to a bathroom bucket full of straw and beyond, I spent a year testing popular mushroom-growing methods. Here’s what fruited—and…
A recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music—and save your da…
The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
Now that Google has changed how its usage quotas are tallied, you might not get as many AI responses as you did before.
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord kno…
As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of smoke.
I’m sick of “opt-out” toggles for automatically enabled generative AI features. It’s past time to make “opt in” the default setting for sensitive fe…
The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
If you want to stream local media, this free and open source media server is just as good as Plex. But if you rely on remote access or live TV, prep…
There’s more to Google’s messaging app than you might realize.