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AI and consumer technology, software tools, and the systems behind digital life.
- How AI Chatbots Work: Tokens, Context, and Forgetting
Tokens are the chunks chatbots read and write. Context windows explain what they can hold in mind, and why long chats lose early details.
- Passkeys Explained: What Replaces Your Password
Passkeys replace passwords with a key stored on your device. How they work, how they sync, and what happens if you lose your phone.
- What a VPN Does and Does Not Protect: An Honest Guide
A VPN hides your traffic from your ISP and masks your IP address. It does not make you anonymous, stop tracking, or block malware.