AI went from being an exotic topic, understandable and usable by just elite PC users, to being an important part of computer use in an amazingly short period of time. Over the past year, numerous AI services have appeared, including Microsoft’s Copilot, a rebranding and extension of Bing. But Copilot is not a single service, but three separate offerings—Copilot, Copilot Pro, and Copilot+ PC. Copilot is the base service and is part of Windows 11 release 23H2; being a replacement for the Bing browser, and offers many of the basic AI enhancements to a simple browser-based search. Copilot Pro is a subscription service that provides AI services and enhancements to Windows 365 users. Copilot+ PC is a somewhat different animal. While pretty much any PC can perform AI tasks, if the tasks are complex or if there is a lot of data to parse, especially if it’s not contained on the computer itself, it’s easy for a PC that is not enhanced with AI components to bog down or take significant time to complete the desired task. Copilot and Copilot Pro both use the cloud to perform much of the AI-intensive work and are severely limited many times by not being able to operate when not connected to the internet. Copilot+ PCs contain an additional component called an NPU, or Neural Processing Unit. This NPU is incorporated into the CPU as with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, as well as the forthcoming AMD Ryzen 300AI series of processors. What advantages do Copilot+ PCs offer? Copilot+ keeps the same enhancements offered with the base version of Copilot. The most basic of these, and probably the most often used, is Chat.  You can ask Copilot anything, and while some inquiries produce search results, others are comprehensive. Copilot uses some of its technology from OpenAI, which Microsoft has a financial stake in. Depending on what you need, Copilot can find flights for an upcoming trip, recommend hotels and restaurants, create a resume, and write an email, create a cool PowerPoint presentation or business report (and, unfortunately, dissertations and reports for school) as well as others way too numerous to list. The Internet should supply tons of videos to get you up and running, it won’t be long before helpful books on making the most of Copilot will appear. Needless to say, you’ll spend a lot of time playing Copilot. In addition to supercharging some of the most useful Windows applications, Copilot+ offers some benefits that really increase the usefulness of your laptop. Probably the most talked about is Windows Recall. When it’s released it should allow you to find anything you’ve seen on your PC. You can use clues or scroll through the timeline to find what you are looking for. At least that was what Microsoft detailed before they “recalled” the app and now lists it as a feature that is coming soon due to security and privacy concerns. It’s important to know that some of the Copilot features are only available

Computers are getting smaller and more powerful with each passing year. These are the same devices that once used to take an entire room’s worth of space, but today we easily carry them around in our laptop bags. But why stop there? Why not have something even more compact? Those are the questions that the creators of mini PCs set out to answer years ago. So if you don’t know what a mini PC is or the advantages it offers, you’re in luck. This post will give you everything you need to know. What is a Mini PC? As the “mini” in the name implies, a mini PC is a revolutionary form factor that strips our computers of all the bulk and turns them into a tiny device that we can carry anywhere we want. Don’t let the word miniature mislead you. A mini PC comes with all the components you’ll find in conventional desktop computers. A modern motherboard, processor, RAM, hard drive, and lots of connectivity ports are all included. As far as daily usage is concerned, these tiny computers are just as good as their bulkier cousins. In fact, some advanced models like the GEEKOM Mini IT8 are so powerful that they can run intensive applications like Photoshop, Sony Vegas, and even some video games too! How Do Mini PC Works? Like other computers, a mini PC has a CPU and memory, which means it in fact operates the same way as a normal computer does. Where the CPU would execute instruction by fetching it from the memory, using ALU to perform an operation, and then storing the result in its memory. Do Mini PCs Use Mobile Chips? In the past, mini PCs typically used mobile chips. This is because they were designed to be used in mobile devices such as laptops. However, more recent mini PCs have started to use desktop chips. This is because mini PCs are now being used more as desktop replacements. Is Mini PC Worth It? Well, its ability probably beyond your expectations. Those high-end mini PCs rival desktops in processing power, not only towards basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and light photo manipulation, but also, if you’re happen to be a video editor or 3D animator, a small form factor PC with a dedicated graphics card might be a better fit. And for those seeking a versatile and affordable solution for everyday computing needs, mini PCs with operating system of Windows 11 Pro offer a compelling combination of performance, efficiency, and manageability. The Advantages of a Mini PC If you’d like to buy a mini PC but aren’t sure if you should, consider the following benefits of switching to this smallest form factor: Small and Portable Let’s start with the obvious advantage. If you love the small size of a laptop, you’re going to love the tiny dimensions of a mini PC. Forget about buying a bag to carry your laptop as you walk around all day. The right mini