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The civil war at OpenAI • The sacking and rehiring of its CEO exposes internal strife at the world’s best-known AI company

Firefox edges closer to being put down • Mozilla’s browser looks set to drop below a critical user threshold

iMessage… on Android?

Why did Apple surrender on RCS? • Apple’s tight grip on iPhone messaging has weakened with support for RCS. James O’Malley investigates why the company relented

The A-List • The best products on the market, as picked by our editors

Rental hygiene: why we should refuse to pay • The push towards subscription models is painful for us as consumers, but ultimately it’s going to hurt the companies behind it, too

Tech should let us work less, not more • A brain-tech startup wants to tap our dreams to put us to work while we sleep, which is anathema to nap lovers

Microsoft needs to become a more reliable parent • Windows 10 is the latest example of a Microsoft U-turn on operating system life support, but it’s not the first – and the kids are losing respect

Starletter

Readers’ comments • Your views and feedback from email and the web

ChatGPT masterclass Make AI work for you • Want to get more from the best-known AI service on the planet? Barry Collins shows you how to make AI work for you

MASTERING CHATGPT

WHAT ARE GPTs?

6 different things you can do with GPTs

CREATE A GPT: Step by step

HOW WE CREATE THE PC PRO PODCAST IMAGES

How your mobile data keeps London moving • James O’Malley reveals the extraordinary way Transport for London uses mobile phone data to plan public transport

BACKING UP WINDOWS FILES • We all know our precious files need protection, but backing up can seem like a tedious chore. It doesn’t have to be that way: Nik Rawlinson has no-fuss, hands-off backup options for all your devices

BACKING UP MACOS

BACKING UP LINUX MACHINES

BACKING UP PHONES AND TABLETS

2FA and beyond • If you want to protect your online accounts, two is the magic number. Darien Graham-Smith explores the different types of 2FA, and gives advice on the easiest ways to stay safe

HP Envy Move • Luggable PCs are back, and this slick all-in-one system offers a top-notch 24in screen – even if there are niggles to iron out

Lenovo Yoga AIO 9i (Gen 8) • An excellent all-in-one in so many ways, but at this price you should expect a better webcam and speakers

How we test

Scan 3XS GWP TR Ada • The GWP TR Ada is the most powerful workstation we’ve ever tested by a considerable margin

AMD Ryzen Threadripper is back – and it means business • There are plenty of good reasons to welcome back the non-Pro Threadripper, which is better than ever

Minisforum UM780 XTX • A formidable AMD Ryzen 7 chip powers this mini PC, making it a versatile choice for gaming or work

Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition • A fast and intriguing laptop that uniquely allows you to play games on a 3D screen, but it involves sacrifices

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 (16in Intel) • Pricey, but it delivers for speed, luxury and bragging rights, with both a mini-LED screen and liquid cooling

The liquid-cooled laptop

Alienware m16 R1 • Not the sveltest or the quietest, but still a solid choice for gamers looking to maximise their budget

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (Intel) • A great choice for business users who seek a high-quality slim laptop on a budget, but...