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Gavin Phillips
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Segment Lead at MakeUseOf: Entertainment, Internet, Security, Streaming, and Tech Explained.
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By the time it comes out it’ll be GTA 7.
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
gavinspavin.bsky.social
AI browsers have received a huge amount of hype, particularly Perplexity's Comet and ChatGPT Atlas.

But here's the problem: how do these AI browsers know how to avoid the scams that we fall for regularly?

www.makeuseof.com/ai-browsers-...

#ai #aibrowser #comet #atlas #chatgpt #perplexity #opera
AI browsers are clicking the same scams you’d never fall for
Automated AI agents browsing the web aren't so good at spotting obvious scams.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
gavinspavin.bsky.social
www.makeuseof.com/why-clickfix...

#malware #security
This new malware attack just wont go away
It's responsible for more attacks than ever, and shows no sign of slowing down.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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www.makeuseof.com/opera-launch...

#opera #browser #agenticai #ai
Opera wants its new Neon browser to automate everything in your life
Opera has teased its AI agentic Neon browser for a while, and now it's finally here.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
gavinspavin.bsky.social
The Windows 10 ESU program is apparently rolling out to W10 users, but it's definitely taking its damn time. I've had it on one machine, but not others - anyone experiencing the same?

makeuseof.com/you-can-keep...

#Windows10 #microsoft #esu
You can keep your Windows 10 until 2026 if you do this
I've already signed up, and I suggest you do the same if you want to keep using Windows 10.
makeuseof.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
gavinspavin.bsky.social
IFA 2025 is packed with new tech, and these are some of the best bits.

#IFA2025

www.makeuseof.com/best-of-ifa-...
I'm at IFA 2025—these are the 10 coolest products at the show
It's the most wonderful time of the year. At least, it is for me.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
gavinspavin.bsky.social
time to experiment more - wish I'd tried sooner, really.

www.makeuseof.com/i-tried-runn...
I tried running AI on my old GTX 1070 and it actually worked
You don't need to fork out for expensive hardware to run an AI on your PC.
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August 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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June 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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www.makeuseof.com/spotify-vira...
#ai #spotify #music
Spotify’s Viral Band The Velvet Sundown Is Completely AI—And We Knew It All Along
AI music is here to stay, and there is no way to opt out.
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July 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
gavinspavin.bsky.social
Nice keyboard this.

www.makeuseof.com/lemokey-p1-h...
This Gaming Keyboard Has More Customization Options Than You'll Know How to Use
Welcome to your new favorite mechanical keyboard.
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March 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Saw some jolly nice smartphones at MWC 2025: www.makeuseof.com/best-new-sma...
The Best New Smartphones Launched at MWC 2025
MWC 2025 is all about smartphones, and these are the best new devices we found on the show floor.
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March 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Saw some cool bits at MWC 2025: www.makeuseof.com/makeuseof-be...
MakeUseOf's Best of MWC 2025 Awards
These are the best phones and accessories we found on the show floor at MWC 2025.
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March 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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#CES2025 was awash with new laptops, and these are some of the best ones I saw

www.makeuseof.com/makeuseof-be...
MakeUseOf's Best Laptops of CES 2025 Awards
CES 2025 didn't disappoint when it comes to new laptops.
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January 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
gavinspavin.bsky.social
My #CES2025 has come to an end, but it has been a brilliant show topped off by seeing @LilJon at the Alligiant Stadium last night courtesy of @TCL_Global - a wild finish to a crazy week.

Anyway, here are MakeUseOf's Best of CES 2025 Awards

www.makeuseof.com/makeuseof-be...
MakeUseOf's Best of CES 2025 Awards
Here are our favorite picks of the coolest tech from CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
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January 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
gavinspavin.bsky.social
Very much enjoyed Keychron's first gaming keyboard, the Lemokey L3. How much you can call it a gaming keyboard is another question (and one answered in the review), but its a great bit of kit.

www.makeuseof.com/lemokey-l3-r...
Lemokey L3 Review: Keychron's First Gaming Keyboard Is Pure Quality
The Lemokey L3 is an excellent mechanical keyboard, but is it really a gaming keyboard?
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November 10, 2023 at 1:04 PM
Reposted by Gavin Phillips
meganellis.bsky.social
After months of speculation and rumors, Amazon has confirmed that it will launch its retail services in South Africa in 2024.

Read about it here: meggwrites.com/2023/10/17/a...
Amazon will launch in South Africa in 2024
After months of speculation and rumors, Amazon has confirmed that it will launch its retail services in South Africa in 2024.
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October 17, 2023 at 10:49 AM
Reposted by Gavin Phillips
meganellis.bsky.social
Mr D has partnered with various retailers to pivot into an on-demand delivery marketplace for a wide range of items.

meggwrites.com/2023/09/15/m...
Mr D app pivots to on-demand marketplace
Mr D has partnered with various retailers to pivot into an on-demand delivery marketplace for a wide range of items.
meggwrites.com
September 15, 2023 at 7:55 AM
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jay.bsky.team Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · Sep 12
And this concludes our social experiment. Thank you for your participation.
bsky.app Bluesky @bsky.app · Sep 12
We reached 1,000,000 users!

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September 13, 2023 at 9:40 AM
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www.makeuseof.com/keychron-q1-...
Keychron Q1 Pro Review: Excellent Value, Premium Click-Clacking
The $200 entry-fee for the Keychron Q1 Pro seems high, but it delivers great value for a top-notch bit of kit.
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September 11, 2023 at 1:45 PM
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www.makeuseof.com/mechanical-k...
Mechanical Keyboard Thock vs. Clack: What's the Difference?
Do you want a noisy, clacking affair, or would you prefer the deeper, richer sounds of a thocky board?
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September 10, 2023 at 7:33 PM
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www.makeuseof.com/skullcandy-c...
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review: More Than Just Eye-Melting Bass
Yes, the bass thumps, but the Crusher ANC 2 headphones have much more to offer.
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September 10, 2023 at 5:24 PM
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https://www.makeuseof.com/cleer-audio-alpha-black-edition-review/
Cleer Audio Alpha Black Edition Review: Excellent ANC in a Stylish Package
Style and quality; that's what you want.
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August 18, 2023 at 5:27 PM
gavinspavin.bsky.social
There are numerous alternatives to ChatGPT at this point, some of them that are much better at one thing or another.

https://www.makeuseof.com/best-alternatives-chatgpt/
The 9 Best Alternatives to ChatGPT
ChatGPT isn't the only text generator AI in town.
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August 15, 2023 at 8:46 PM
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Just normal ladder related issues going on in Cornwall
August 15, 2023 at 8:42 PM
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Really enjoyed my time with the Nuphy Halo96, a fun 96% compact build

https://www.makeuseof.com/nuphy-halo96-review/
Nuphy Halo96 Review: Smooth Typing, and Stylish RGB
The Halo96 has many fans, and I'm now one of them.
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August 15, 2023 at 2:55 PM