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Artificial intelligence tools, features and developments, and what they actually mean for everyday use.

Running AI Locally on a Mac: What It Can Do & When It Makes Sense

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Your Mac can run AI without sending every request to the cloud. Explore the benefits, useful applications and hardware considerations before getting started.

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Apple Adds an Intelligent Assistant to Pages, Numbers & Keynote

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Apple has added a beta AI helper to Pages, Numbers and Keynote for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. See what it does, who gets it and what it costs.

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Siri, ChatGPT, Copilot & Gemini: Which AI Assistant Makes Sense in CarPlay?

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AI assistants are finding their way onto the dashboard, but they do different jobs. Here’s how Siri, ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini compare, and where each can be useful.

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Personal AI Assistants Compared: Claude Duet, OpenAI Dots and Meta Muse

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Personal AI assistants promise to organise your day, follow up unfinished tasks & handle everyday administration. We compare Claude Duet, OpenAI Dots & Meta Muse, including their benefits, privacy trade-offs in Australia.

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Siri AI and Apple Intelligence Explained: What It Does and Who Can Use It

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What Siri AI is, what it can do, which iPhones, iPads and Macs can run it, where it is available and how Apple says it protects your data.

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A Practical AI Policy for Small Businesses Using Macs & Microsoft 365

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AI can save a small business time, but staff need clear boundaries. Here’s a practical AI policy for businesses using Macs & Microsoft 365.

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Mac mini, iMac or Mac Studio: Which Desktop Mac Is Right for Your Business?

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Mac mini, iMac or Mac Studio for your business? See what each desktop suits, Australian prices, and why high-memory Mac Studios have long waits.

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AI Assistants That Control Your Mac: What They Can Do and How to Use Them Safely

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AI assistants can now open apps, work with files and navigate your Mac for you. That can be genuinely useful, but it also requires more access than an ordinary chatbot. Here’s what these tools can do, which Mac permissions matter, and how to try one safely.

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ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini on a Mac: Which Is Best for Personal or Business Use?

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ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini all work well on a Mac, but their privacy rules differ between personal and business accounts. Here’s what to know before choosing one.

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Microsoft Copilot on a Mac: How It Fits Into Your Working Day

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Copilot connects AI with your business email, documents and meetings. Here’s how it can help Mac-based teams research, analyse and get work done.

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AI on Mac and iPhone: Choosing the Right Tools for Home & Work

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From Apple Intelligence to Copilot and ChatGPT, AI can help with much more than writing. Here’s how to choose useful tools without overlooking privacy.