How to stop Edge from downloading AI models on Windows 11

You can stop Microsoft Edge from downloading Gen AI Local Foundational AI Model on Windows 11 using Registry or Group Policy ...

Here’s how I finally got Google’s uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac

Without notice or consent, Chrome has been downloading the hefty Gemini Nano model to run AI locally on your computer.
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How to uninstall NTE on PC

The PC launcher of NTE does not have an option for easy uninstallation, and deleting the game from your PC requires some ...

How to remove Gemini Nano from Chrome (and free up 4GB of storage)

Here's how to delete Chrome's weights.bin file and disable Gemini Nano to reclaim your storage space on Windows and macOS.

Google Chrome may have silently installed 4GB AI model on your computer. Here's how to check

On May 4, 2026, Alexander Hanff, a computer scientist and lawyer who runs the website ThatPrivacyGuy.com, posted an article ...
PCMag

Chrome Is Quietly Downloading a 4GB AI Model Without Your Permission

Google Chrome automatically downloads an AI model to support features such as scam detection and tab organization. Here's how ...

Google responds to Chrome’s silent Gemini Nano install, stops short of addressing consent

Google Chrome VP and GM Parisa Tabriz has responded to backlash over Chrome's practice of silently downloading a 4GB Gemini ...
The New York Times

How to Make Your Old Computer Feel New Again

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
Wall Street Journal

How to Find Out Whether Your Computer Is Part of a Botnet—and What to Do About It

WSJ’s Robert McMillan breaks down why residential proxy software is so bad, and how to check whether the malware is installed on your home network. Photo: Sean Havey The price might be right, but if ...
BGR

Here's How To Delete Your Personal Data From ChatGPT (And Why You Should)

OpenAI has a Privacy Portal that lets you freely remove your personal data, download a copy, and even request permanent account deletion. So if you're privacy ...
ZDNet

How to free up your iPhone storage almost immediately - 8 easy ways

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The New Yorker

“How to Get to Heaven from Belfast” Is an Ode to Middle-Aged Friendship

In Lisa McGee’s show “Derry Girls,” about a group of teen-agers growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, the threat of violence—in the form of car bombings and street riots—was portrayed as ...