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Disable Default Copilot on Windows 11
February 4, 2026 — Jaren
Windows 11 routes all AI interactions through Copilot by default, even after changing your browser and search settings. This guide shows how to use AutoHotkey scripts and registry edits to stop Copilot from opening automatically and choose which AI system…
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When to Use AI in Marketing vs. When It’s a Trap
I tested AI marketing tools. Most generated garbage. Here's what works, what fails, and how to tell the difference before you waste money.
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AI Broke Your Flow — Here’s How to Take It Back
You’re not working smarter. You’re just skipping thinking. Every week, someone posts “20 AI tools to make you rich,” or “Top 5 tools to work…
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GPT4All Is Impressive—So We’re Building With It (But Not How You Think)
We’re not reviewing GPT4All. We’re building with it. This post kicks off our Engineered AI assistant project—using real tools like Ollama, LlamaIndex, and Flask to…
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The Hidden Costs of AI: Is Automation Really Saving Us Time and Money?
AI promises cost savings, but does it deliver? Discover the hidden expenses of AI implementation, from security risks to ongoing maintenance costs.
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AI Isn’t Smart — You’re Just Exhausted
You’re not lazy—just exhausted. AI fatigue is making you lower your standards, let bad content slide, and call it productivity. Here’s how to take back…
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The Brutal Truth Behind AI Image Compression Tools: What Actually Works for Real-World Blogging
Real-world test of Squoosh, ShortPixel, TinyPNG, and more. We benchmarked AI image compressors using a 6144×4096 Sora-generated image. Some tools delivered. Most failed. See which…
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