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What happened when I had a chat with ChatGPT

As a lazy columnist, Dick gets ChatGPT to do the heavy lifting this month as he tries to understand what makes it tick

Tech Nation bytes the dust: what now for UK tech?

The unexpected termination of Tech Nation's government funding raises doubts over the UK's ability to incubate tech firms, finds James O'Malley

AI's battle (rap) begins

Rush for more data to define who wins the AI wars

The risks of the generative AI gold rush

Companies are rushing in to make money from generative AI chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, and people are embracing them, too. But we must factor in the risks, says Nicole Kobie

Jasper vs Writesonic

Al-writing tools have hugely increased in capability and features over the past year. We pitch two heavyweight contenders against one another

Identifying the problem: do we need digital ID?

What benefits would a digital ID system bring to Britain?

Apple set to make MR a reality

As rivals fall by the wayside, could Apple define a sector once more?

Take DSLR photos with your smartphone camera

Modern phone cameras can produce professional-quality images - if you know how to use them. Darien Graham-Smith finds out how to get the best from modern camera technology

Tune Office Online to your needs

Forget Google Docs: Nik Rawlinson finds that Microsoft's free online Office apps could meet your needs perfectly

Can tech rescue the NHS?

Drones delivering blood, virtual wards, video appointments with GPSs... Barry Collins investigates whether tech can lift the NHS out of its current crisis

BATTLE OF THE £100 LAPTOPS: CAN MACHINES THIS CHEAP REALLY BE ANY GOOD?

HAS YOUR EYE BEEN CAUGHT BY AN INFLUENCER ON FACEBOOK OR TIKTOK EXTOLLING THE VIRTUES OF ULTRA-CHEAP MACHINES? TIM DANTON PUTS THEM THROUGH THE SAME SUITE OF TESTS AS THE LAPTOPS WE NORMALLY REVIEW

Why SMEs must think big when buying a NAS

It's not just performance and capacity that ambitious and creative enterprises need to consider, but also what skills and capabilities the OS brings

Apple Mac mini (2023)

Attractive, compact, quiet and fast-what's not to like about this straightforward update to the Mac mini?

Philips 27B1U7903

One of those products where if you have to ask the price then you can't afford it, but the quality is outstanding

Cherry KW 9200 Mini

A dinky portable keyboard that compares well with the Logitech MX Keys Mini for both feel and price

Cherry KW 9100 Slim

A high-quality keyboard that should give many years of service, justifying the high asking price

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

It's expensive and lacks any great breakthroughs, but the S23 Ultra stands alone due to its integrated stylus and stunning cameras

OnePlus 115G

Unique photography features and smooth performance, but don't buy it if you tend to drop phones

Apple HomePod (2nd generation)

The second-gen Apple HomePod is as slick and great-sounding as ever, but it's no radical overhaul

Synology DiskStation DS923+

A good-value small business desktop NAS with a wealth of data backup features and plenty of power for the price

Network monitoring

The right piece of network monitoring software could save you both time and money. Dave Mitchell puts four products through their paces

Internet of behaviours

What do customers really want? Steve Cassidy examines the technology that could point your business in the right direction

Power cuts: What to do before the lights go out (and after)

A power outage can cause major disruption. Steve Cassidy looks at how to plan ahead-and how to cope with the aftermath

PRO LAPTOPS FROM £600

Whether you need a manageable laptop for a rollout or a fast machine for your own orofessional use, one of our 20 tested laptops holds the answer

RedMagic 8 Pro

Bags of power, gaming enhancements and battery life, but camera and software weaknesses dampen its appeal

3CX welcomes WhatsApp integration

3CX lets you communicate with your visitors whichever way works best for them, including WhatsApp thanks to the newly added integration

CPU architectures what's the difference and why it matters

Apple, AMD and Intel all take significantly different approaches to building CPUs. Darien Graham-Smith takes a closer look at today's varied processor designs

Build your own firewall in 30 minutes

Worried about intruders and hack attacks? Nik Rawlinson shows how to take charge of your network security with the free pfSense firewall

Features that I'd give my right arm for

Today's accessibility features can help you work through a nasty injury, but there's still plenty of room for improvement

ChatGPT has teachers and writers worried

But not this one. We simply need to be better than machines, and that means avoiding regurgitation