🤖 Build Your Own AI Assistant With ChatGPT’s Custom Instructions

July 27, 2023

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The release titles for Home Alone and Home Alone 2 in France were quite a bit longer, to say the least, than they were in the U.S.---French fans know the films as Mum, I Missed the Plane and Mum, I Missed the Plane Again and This Time I Am Lost in New York. We assume that it sounds much better in French though.

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It's Thursday! Dish's $25/month Boost Infinite phone plan is now available through Amazon, and Prime members get a special discount. GM also confirmed the Chevy Bolt EV will return, and the Arc web browser is out of private beta. Meanwhile, the four-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale for $85 right now, down from the usual price of $99.

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Build a Personal AI Assistant with ChatGPT's Custom Instructions

If you need a personal assistant for your day-to-day, consider using ChatGPT's new custom instructions feature. Custom instructions let you describe in detail exactly what you need ChatGPT to do for you. You can even give it a particular personality and safeguards so it doesn't do anything too surprising. Follow our guide to build your very own AI personal assistant!

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Customize Your Smartwatch Face for FREE with the MobyFace App

If you have a smartwatch, then you should check out MobyFox's collection of 3,000+ smartwatch faces and wallpapers that are available for free to use in the MobyFace app. This app features amazing options from your favorite TV shows, movies, game series, plus other themed collections like nature, spaces/places, art/design, and more!

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Amazon to Offer a $25/mo Unlimited Cell Phone Plan

Dish is best known for providing satellite television via Dish Network. What you probably didn't know is that it also owns the phone service Boost Mobile and launched an offshoot of the service, Boost Infinite, earlier this year. Now, Amazon and Dish are teaming up to bring affordable phone plans to Amazon customers. Here's what we know.

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Don't Wait For Your Favorite Social Media Platform to Die

When a popular social media platform suddenly makes a drastic change, people inevitably talk about its death. But how often does that actually happen? And if you're unhappy on a platform, should you ride out the storm or leave?

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Wireless Earbuds ($50 off)

Hot off the heels of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2023 comes Samsung's Galaxy Buds2 Wireless Earbuds at an unbeatable price! Featuring ANC, low latency Ambient mode, and hours of battery life, these tiny powerful earbuds can be yours for only $100!

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The Arc Web Browser Is Now Out of Beta

Though it’s ultimately a fork of Chromium, Arc is still unlike any browser currently available. But how does it stand out from the competition? And is it available for your device? We tell you everything you need to know.

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Encrypt Your Passwords Across Devices With pCloud Pass

Do you still write your passwords on a Post-it note for anyone to see? Cut that out! Get affordable, dependable security you can trust thanks to pCloud Pass. pCloud Pass generates strong passwords and securely stores them via its military-grade encryption algorithm for the best security possible. Store an unlimited number of passwords for up to five members in your household to give you and your loved ones the security they need!

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Samsung’s New Galaxy Tab S9 Series Look Great, Except for the Prices

Samsung was back yet again with another iteration of its Galaxy Tab S series. This time, with the Galaxy Tab S9: a sequel of sorts to last year’s Galaxy Tab S8. Should you upgrade despite the price or keep using older hardware?

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 Series Get a Newer Chip, Wear OS 4

The Galaxy Watch 6 is a decent upgrade from previous iterations of the Galaxy Watch. And this year marks the first time in two years that Samsung has put new silicon into its watches. See what else we have to say about Samsung’s latest smartwatch.

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ICYMI

Can I Return a Monitor That Has Dead Pixels?

Here's the scenario: you turn on your new LCD monitor and notice a dead pixel staring back at you. Can you return the monitor and get a refund? Here's what you need to do.

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How to Add Emergency Medical Info to Your Android Phone

None of us want to think about needing medical attention. But adding your medical information to your Android phone could literally save your life. Here’s how to make your medical information readily available to medical professionals when seconds count.

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Samsung Galaxy Phones Can Now Mirror to a Chromecast

Are we...are we serious? Yes! Samsung Galaxy phones can now mirror to a Google Chromecast, though you’ll have to do some tweaking to make it happen – here's how.

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How to Read Text Messages Out Loud With Android

You can't always read your text messages, especially if you're driving. If you need to know the contents of a text message immediately, you can opt to have them read to you on your Android device. Here's how to do that.

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How to Fix "System Error 5, Access Denied" on Windows

There are several reasons for a “System error 5 has occurred. Access is denied” error. Chief among them is that you’re probably not running utilities with administrative privileges. Here’s how to fix that and more.

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OSOM Privacy Cable Review: It Does What It's Supposed To

If you feel anxious charging your USB-C device via a public port, that’s understandable. It’s one way bad actors can steal your data via juice jacking. The OSOM Privacy Cable makes charging in a public port safe again, but how well does it really work?

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