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The Mac Mini Just Became Your 24/7 AI Brain

Perplexity's Personal Computer is an always-on AI agent running on a Mac mini, blending local apps with cloud-based models to work autonomously 24/7. It's not just another assistant—it's a shift toward AI as the core operating system.

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Neko: The Browser-in-a-Box That's Killing VPNs and Redefining Remote Everything

One Docker command, a full virtual computer in your browser tab. This isn't just another remote desktop—it's a systems-level shift.

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AO3's Database Meltdown: A Cautionary Tale of Software Upgrades Gone Wrong

When a routine database upgrade brought down one of the internet's largest fanfiction archives, it exposed the fragile dance between stability and innovation.

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Starlink V2: The 100x Leap That Will Make Your Phone a Global 5G Hotspot

SpaceX's next-gen satellites are about to erase the line between terrestrial and space-based connectivity. Here's how the system works.