Kristina Terech

Computing Writer

Kristina is a UK-based Computing Writer, and is interested in all things computing, software, tech, mathematics and science. Previously, she has written articles about popular culture, economics, and miscellaneous other topics.


She has a personal interest in the history of mathematics, science, and technology; in particular, she closely follows AI and philosophically-motivated discussions.


As well as being interested in STEM, she enjoys a variety of other activities - everything from art to cooking to languages. If there is an ongoing exhibition of any nature, there’s a good chance she has already seen it or at least heard of it. She likes making things with her hands - origami animals, needlecraft, papercraft, new recipes, shadow puppets - whatever catches her fancy that week. 

She has dedicated a good chunk of her life to The Sims and enjoys Minecraft, and the fastest way to win her approval is a 10/10 picture of a raccoon (that she hasn’t seen before).

Articles by: Kristina Terech

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A battle might be brewing as talks swirl of OpenAI working on a search engine to challenge Google’s dominance

By Kristina Terech Published

OpenAI might be preparing to introduce a new search product on May 9th, potentially offering a new search experience and threatening Google’s stronghold.

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Ditch Microsoft’s data-gathering and take control of your Windows 11 experience with the new Tiny11 Builder tool

By Kristina Terech Published

Check out Tiny11 Builder, an open-source tool that enables you to customize Windows 11, now letting you disable telemetry for enhanced privacy and smoother performance.

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Google Chrome is getting a smarter, savvier address bar thanks to AI

By Kristina Terech Published

Chrome’s address bar, the ‘omnibox,’ is evolving with machine learning to offer smarter search suggestions, adapting to user behavior for a more intuitive browsing experience.

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Windows 11 users, watch out - you’re in for an upgrade you can’t ignore thanks to mandatory adverts

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft's push for ads in Windows 11 includes intrusive pop-ups promoting Edge and other Microsoft services, frustrating users with relentless promotions.

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Signed, sealed, delivered, summarized: new Gemini-powered AI feature for Gmail looks like it’s close to launch

By Kristina Terech Published

Gmail is getting a summarize feature powered by Gemini, promising faster email comprehension. Users can rate summaries, helping improve accuracy and efficiency.

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Microsoft is bringing Window’s 11’s slimmed-down updates to Windows 10, shedding megabytes for quicker upgrades

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 10's latest update brings smaller downloads, quicker installs, and improved features, closing the efficiency gap with Windows 11.

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Apple is forging a path towards more ethical generative AI - something sorely needed in today's AI-powered world

By Kristina Terech Published

Amidst generative AI copyright chaos, Apple looks like it’s leading with ethical training methods, navigating legal hurdles to forge a path of compliance and innovation.

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Logitech has built an AI sidekick tool that it hopes will help you work smarter, not harder, with ChatGPT

By Kristina Terech Published

Logitech introduces AI Prompt Builder, looking to enhance users’ ChatGPT interaction. It promises to smooth out prompts, improve workflow, and pave the way for seamless conversation.

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Microsoft Edge gets some Grammarly-style AI upgrades to boost your writing chops

By Kristina Terech Published

Edge introduces AI Compose for smarter text editing, digital pen support for handwriting, and enhanced clipboard functionality, enhancing browsing productivity and creativity.

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Bad news, Windows 11 users: ads are coming to the Start menu, but there’s something you can do about it

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft's optional Windows 11 update introduces ads in the Start Menu, sparking discussion over intrusive marketing tactics and user experience.

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Microsoft strips Windows 11's Control Panel of another tool - is the writing on the wall?

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11’s Settings app evolution sees the Fonts page’s arrival from Control Panel, furthering Microsoft's modernization efforts while preserving functionality.

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Microsoft could add yet another advert into Windows 11 - and users are running out of patience

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft tests user patience with ads in Windows 11, sparking debate over integration, privacy, and the future of the Windows user experience.

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Google’s Gemini AI app could soon let you sync and control your favorite music streaming service

By Kristina Terech Published

Google's Gemini AI, looking to become users’ choice digital assistant, might soon be getting music streaming service integration, offering seamless music control.

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Google might have a new AI-powered password-generating trick up its sleeve - but can Gemini keep your secrets safe?

By Kristina Terech Published

Google Chrome's potential integration of Gemini, its flagship AI model, promises smarter password suggestions but raises concerns about security vulnerabilities.

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Microsoft’s VASA-1 AI video generation system can make lifelike avatars that speak volumes from a single photo

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft's VASA-1 AI system transforms single photos and audio clips into lifelike talking avatars, offering customization and potential for magic, but also raising concerns over misuse.

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Windows 11’s Photos app is getting more sophistication with new Designer app integration - but there’s a catch

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11's Photos app introduces Designer web app integration, offering advanced editing tools, but some encounter glitches and question Microsoft's editing tool strategy.

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The Apple Notes app could seriously step up its game in iOS 18 with these two upgrades

By Kristina Terech Published

Apple observers are expecting the tech company to unveil an upgraded Notes app, integrating audio recordings and advanced math features, revolutionizing its digital note-taking.

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The Microsoft Store gets a turbo boost in new update, promising speedier and sleeker performance

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft Store's version 22403 brings significant performance upgrades, promising faster loading times and a smoother user experience, aiming for greater overall user satisfaction for the app.

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The latest macOS Ventura update has left owners of old Macs stranded in a sea of problems, raising a chorus of complaints

By Kristina Terech Published

Users of macOS Ventura face firmware issues, lag, and bugs post-update, clamoring for fixes and for Apple's response.

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Windows 11 or bust: Microsoft is boldly and insistently urging Windows 10 users to move on, or get left behind

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft nudges Windows 10 users toward a necessary upgrade to Windows 11 or costly extended support, sparking frustration and possible resistance among loyalists facing an uncertain transition.

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Apple steps up Safari’s game with 60% faster performance according to shiny new browser benchmark Speedometer 3.0

By Kristina Terech Published

Apple introduces Speedometer 3.0, citing its findings that Safari's performance is up by 60%, promising a faster, more responsive browsing experience for users.

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One of Microsoft’s biggest Windows 11 updates yet brought a massive number of security flaw fixes

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft's April 2024 Patch Tuesday update delivers major security boost

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Google is expanding its experiment of AI-generated answers ahead of search results to the UK - a new go-to for answers or a misstep?

By Kristina Terech Published

Google is testing AI-generated summaries atop search results in the UK following US trials. While promising, concerns linger over accuracy, bias, and potential impacts on traffic.

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Best Buy is giving its customer assistance an AI boost - but with a human touch

By Kristina Terech Published

Best Buy embraces AI with the help of Google Cloud and Accenture to enhance customer support, promising to enhance its customer assistance experience with generative AI tech.

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ChatGPT just took a big step towards becoming the next Google with its new account-free version

By Kristina Terech Published

OpenAI opens up ChatGPT 3.5 for users to try without creating accounts, aiming to democratize AI experiences while retaining incentives for users to sign up and subscribe.

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