How-To Geek - 🦙 Llama 2 Is Meta’s Answer to ChatGPT

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It’s Wednesday! Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has just released its new Llama 2 AI model to compete with OpenAI’s GPT technology. You can also now pre-order the modular Framework Laptop 16.

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Meta, formerly Facebook, has partnered with Microsoft to launch Llama 2, a new AI model to rival ChatGPT. This AI chatbot is open-source and will be free to use for research and commercial purposes. Meta has also detailed how they trained Llama 2 and the advantages the new AI chatbot has over the original Llama.

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If you’ve grown tired of the rising costs of streaming services, you may want to consider free OTA TV channels (also known as terrestrial television). But you don't need to buy an antenna first to find OTA TV channels in your area. Here’s how to find free television channels before you buy.

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Out with the old, in with the new. Microsoft is phasing out its Xbox Live Gold subscription plan and replacing it with Xbox Game Pass Core beginning September 14. The new entry-level subscription will see a few changes, most notably to its Games with Gold program. See what else is changing.

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If you're the type of person that rushes to digitize every piece of important paper so you can recycle it like a responsible human being, then you need a scanner. But, not all scanners are created equally. Here are the best scanners we've found thus far in 2023.

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Password security doesn't just secure your online presence: it secures your life. That's why a password manager that you can trust is so paramount. Enter pCloud Pass: a flexible password manager that generates strong and secure passwords for you and up to five members of your household. Try it for free for 30 days.

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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Intel's line of tiny NUC PCs has been resurrected, courtesy of ASUS. Both Intel and ASUS recently reached an agreement that could bode well for the NUC brand and the tiny PC movement going forward. Tiny PC enthusiasts will want to learn more about the new arrangement, though they may be left with more questions than answers.

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When you need a video to lift your spirits or educate yourself about something useful, YouTube is there for you. Until it isn't. If YouTube is telling you that you're offline, there are steps to take to ensure the streaming service is back up and running for you in no time!

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Buying a used Android phone versus a new one can save you some serious cash. But it’s not as straightforward of a process you may think, as sometimes there are bad actors out there trying to scam you. Here’s everything you need to know to save money on a used Android phone, sans the headache.

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Enterprise and corporate users looking for a more secure OS may want to consider the Linux distro Ubuntu Pro. It's a security-hardened version of Ubuntu, but it's only available as a subscription. So, is it worth the cost?

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Looking for a new monitor can be exhausting due to the number of options. If you want one of the best, you won't have to wait long, as Samsung's 5K Viewfinity S9 Monitor lands in August. It's a premium monitor that's unsurprisingly at a premium price. See how much you'll have to pay next month.

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