If you tend to copy/paste content from websites, you might be surprised to find yourself under the thrall of a ClickFix ...

Shortly after the release of macOS 26.4 Tahoe (see “ OS 26.4 Adds AI-Generated Playlist Playground, Separates Family Sharing Purchases,” 25 March 2026), several TidBITS Talk users began reporting ...

Your smart TV is taking screenshots every few seconds of what you’re watching, then selling the info. It’s called ACR (automatic content recognition), and every brand hides these settings differently.

Tired of all the Microsoft AI slop? You can remove it entirely. Some people love AI. If you're not one of them (or if you have a favorite AI tool that isn't baked into it), using Windows 11 can feel ...

In this post, we will show you how to disable AI in Windows 11. With each update, Microsoft has been introducing AI-powered features into several built-in apps across Windows 11. While these features ...

This tool is called “Remove Windows AI”, and it’s a simple PowerShell script that simply operates from a single command taken from its GitHub page. You’re then immediately presented with a list of ...

Some Chevy Silverado 1500 owners may have noticed that their full-size pickup truck will automatically shut off its engine after idling for an extended period of time. This built-in function is ...

There is perhaps nothing that has plagued the electronics consumer quite as much as bloatware. It’s omnipresent in most modern operating systems and products, whether it’s extra stuff on Android ...

Accidental keystrokes, malfunctioning buttons, or stuck keys can quickly disrupt your workflow in Windows 11. Whether it’s the F1 key launching Help menus, a misbehaving Num Lock key, or a stuck Sleep ...

Windows has plenty of buried features—and a few are tied to keyboard shortcuts that most users stumble across accidentally. For example, take Sticky Keys, which is an accessibility feature. It lets ...

If you’re an avid podcast fan, you’ll notice that there are (broadly speaking) two types of shows: non-narrative and narrative. Non-narrative podcasts are more freewheeling, constructed around ...

Google is making a push to ensure its AI, Gemini, is tightly integrated with Android systems by granting it access to core apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone. The rollout of this change started ...