How to make ChatGPT actually remember who you are
ChatGPT forgets what you need, writes like an estate agent and asks the same questions every time. Memory and custom instructions can fix most of that, if you set them up properly.
MacBook Neo: a £699 Mac for the home office?
Apple’s cheapest laptop now costs £699. We look at the 8GB memory, the two ports and the refurbished MacBook Air option to help you decide if it suits your desk.
Tech for men 45+
AI, electric cars, solar panels, the smart home and the software and services that run everyday life. What is worth buying, what is worth switching off, and how to keep your data safe.
Alex Innes explains tech for men 45+ — AI, gadgets, cars and the digital everyday, without the hype.
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Can VR fitness give you a proper workout?
VR fitness can get your heart going, but a headset is no substitute for a complete exercise plan. Here is what works, what costs extra and who should bother.
The garden gadgets worth your money, and the ones that aren’t
Robot mowers have dropped the buried wire, watering systems take orders from your phone and the shed now needs Wi-Fi. Here’s which garden tech earns its place and which doesn’t.
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Can ChatGPT help you make your next career move?
ChatGPT can help you rethink your options, sharpen a CV and rehearse difficult conversations. Here is where it earns its keep — and where you need a human.
Before Letting AI Into Your Home, Check This
Your new AI helper can plan dinner, but sharing family details or handing it the heating controls could turn convenience into a nuisance. Check first.
AI note takers: the meeting minute-taker that never blinks
AI note takers record your meetings and calls, write up the minutes and list who promised what. Here is what they do well, where they slip up and what UK law expects.
Pocket AI recorders: useful tool or costly nuisance?
The meeting ends, your pocket recorder produces neat notes, and someone asks where their voice went. Before you press record, check the costs and rules.
Is it time to stop Googling and start asking ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can explain, draft and troubleshoot in ways a Google search never could. It also gets things wrong with total confidence. Here’s how to use it without getting caught out.
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Smart thermostat or simple timer? Decide before winter
The first cold morning arrives and your heating app demands a login. Before buying, check whether a simple schedule and proper manual controls already do the job.
Smart fridges: clever kit or a very cold money pit?
Touchscreens, cameras and apps on a fridge sound clever. Here is what a smart fridge actually does, what it costs over its life and who should buy one.
Solar garden gadgets: which ones actually earn their keep
Solar lights, cameras, pumps and the new plug-in panels promise free power for your garden. Here’s which ones work under a British sky and which ones are landfill.
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When did everything become a subscription?
Software, streaming and even features in things you own now come with recurring bills. Here’s how to tell a useful subscription from an expensive habit.
The health wearables worth wearing every day
A good wearable can nudge you towards more activity and reveal useful patterns. Here is what to buy, what to ignore and when to call your GP.
Three apps that might actually make life easier
One app to quiet the noise, one to remember the dull stuff and one to get you moving. All three are free, with a few caveats.
Your phone needs a clear-out, not another cleaner app
Old apps, generous permissions and an untested photo backup are worth a closer look. Here’s how to tidy your phone without deleting anything you actually need.
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Alex Innes explains technology for men 45 and over who have seen every gadget since the ZX Spectrum and are not easily impressed. AI and ChatGPT, phones, cars, the smart home, the subscriptions worth keeping and staying safe online – what it does, whether it's worth the money, and whether you need it at all.