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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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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In praise of Google Keep: an ode to the digital notebook for modern minds

By Kristina Terech Published

This is my favorite app to take quick notes digitally and keep them in one location, offering a lot in terms of organization and accessibility.

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Elon Musk brings controversial AI chatbot Grok to more X users in bid to halt exodus

By Kristina Terech Published

Elon Musk announces that he’s broadening access to Grok, claiming to challenge norms and industry leader Open AI, amid ongoing X user drain and OpenAI lawsuit

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Want Windows 11's old Task Manager back? It's easy – here's how

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11 users can access the older Task Manager design via a few steps, offering a simpler alternative to the new design which might seem more complex to some.

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Google Gemini AI looks like it’s coming to Android tablets and could coexist with Google Assistant (for now)

By Kristina Terech Published

Google is bringing Gemini AI to Android tablets, coworking with Google Assistant, offering users choice and enhanced capabilities in digital assistance.

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WhatsApp hits fast forward (and rewind) with a new video feature, rolling out to iOS and Android users very soon

By Kristina Terech Published

WhatsApp introduces a feature to fast forward and rewind more easily, enhancing the user experience, as part of a larger set of new features.

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Google Search is rolling out its AI-generated answers – whether you want them or not

By Kristina Terech Published

Google experiments with adding AI-generated overviews in search results, expanding to more users, sparking discussion on the future of its search experience.

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Spotify finally unveils a desktop app miniplayer to end window-juggling, but there's a catch

By Kristina Terech Published

Spotify introduces desktop miniplayer for Premium users, streamlining music control and enhancing the multitasking experience with a compact interface.

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Microsoft Edge is getting flashy new Copilot features and Designer app for photo editing - but is that enough to beat Chrome?

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft Edge introduces new image magnification mode, a Copilot Notebook option, and Designer app integration.

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Microsoft’s Notepad goes from a simple text editor to a mini-Word thanks to spell check and autocorrect - but could it lose its charm?

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft's Notepad sees significant feature updates, introducing spell check and autocorrect, sparking user discussion about whether the simple text editor is all that simple.

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Google Chrome is enlisting Windows Hello’s help so you can log in more easily and stay secure

By Kristina Terech Published

Google Chrome plans to make Windows Hello the default for logins, enhancing security and simplifying user experience with biometric or PIN authentication.

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Sam Altman hints at the future of AI and GPT-5 - and big things are coming

By Kristina Terech Published

OpenAI's Altman reveals GPT-5 plans, discusses board dramatics and Musk's lawsuit in a cryptic interview, teasing major AI advancements.

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Microsoft announces Garnet - a new open source tool that could make apps run faster

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft's Garnet: An open-source cache-store system looking to ramp up app speed and efficiency, and available for free download from GitHub

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Get ready to learn about what Windows 11 of the future looks like at Microsoft’s March 21 event

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft's March event teases AI-driven Windows features like NPU-driven Paint feature and AI Explorer, promising a transformative digital experience for users.

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Voice Control is a great hidden feature in macOS that gives you hands-free control of your Mac

By Kristina Terech Published

Discover Voice Control on macOS and transform your computing experience with hands-free navigation, dictation, and customization, and enhance your accessibility and efficiency.

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Microsoft makes big promises with new ‘AI PCs’ that will come with AI Explorer feature for Windows 11

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft continues integrating AI into its products, promising revolutionary user experiences.

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The underappreciated feature you never knew you needed: Clipboard History in Windows 10 and Windows 11

By Kristina Terech Published

Explore Windows 11's Clipboard History feature, easily managing copied items and pinning favorites with just a few clicks for enhanced productivity.

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Microsoft is axing support for Android apps, leaving users to search for other solutions

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft is discontinuing Android app support for Windows, leaving users to look for alternatives to run their favorite Android apps and games.

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