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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Google is developing a new Web Monetization feature for Chrome that could really change the way we pay for things online

By Kristina Terech Published

Google's new Web Monetization feature aims to revolutionize online payments by enabling micro-payments directly to content creators, bypassing traditional fees.

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Google Chrome users, be warned: a long-planned change to browser extensions is coming to fruition that could nuke your ad blocker

By Kristina Terech Published

Google's new extension platform aims to enhance security and performance, but raises questions over the future of ad blockers in Chrome.

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More of this please, Microsoft – we want to see more quality-of-life improvements for Windows 11 like better Voice Access and power-saving features

By Kristina Terech Published

The latest preview for Windows 11 makes a useful change on the accessibility front, as well as giving Energy Saver a boost.

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Microsoft drops new details on Windows 11 24H2’s improved power-saving mode that could help prolong your laptop’s battery life

By Kristina Terech Published

New Energy Saver feature promises to be an impressive update on the current Battery Saver mode.

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Windows 11 promises improved AI and gaming performance thanks to NPU and GPU boosts in 24H2 update

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11 24H2 will use WDDM 3.2 to boost AI processing and deliver smoother gaming, at least to some extent.

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Remember Skype? Well now it’s ad-free again, which will be a refreshing change for Windows 11 users

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11 might be continually getting more ads, but at least for Skype users, Microsoft is going in the other direction.

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Meta’s celebrity AI avatars go from celeb status to no-shows after they fail to hit the mark

By Kristina Terech Published

Meta has decided to discontinue its celebrity AI avatars after disappointing levels of user engagement.

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macOS Sonoma 14.6 unlocks dual display capability for the MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 at last

By Kristina Terech Published

Apple’s update to macOS Sonoma 14.6 finally brings in dual display support for the MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 in clamshell mode.

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Windows 11's hidden new 'end task' option means you can say goodbye to Task Manager drama at last

By Kristina Terech Published

Unlock the hidden ‘end task’ feature in Windows 11’s taskbar to terminate unresponsive apps with just a right-click.

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Some Windows 11 users were convinced a change to File Explorer was a bug – but Microsoft has confirmed it isn’t

By Kristina Terech Published

A recent Windows 11 update introduced a black border around selected files, sparking user discussion over design choices.

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Microsoft risks annoying more Windows 11 users with new full-screen advert for OneDrive

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft's new full-screen pop-up, resembling an ad, pushes Windows 11 users to back up with OneDrive.

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Searching for the next big thing? Then sign up for the SearchGPT waitlist — or take a dip into conversational AI search with Perplexity AI

By Kristina Terech Published

OpenAI’s SearchGPT will combine advanced AI search capabilities with real-time information. Sign up for the waitlist and explore Perplexity AI in the meantime.

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X is now using your posts (and more) to train its Grok AI, but there’s something you can do about it

By Kristina Terech Published

X is quietly sharing your data to train AI. Learn how to disable this setting and protect your privacy today.

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New Windows 11 preview has good news and bad ahead of 24H2 release: more features are coming… and more ads

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11 24H2 preview shows off some neat new features, but raises concerns around ads and user frustration.

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Shock move by Microsoft: company actually makes Windows 11 better with taskbar improvements

By Kristina Terech Published

Want taskbar upgrades, and deeper Android phone integration in Windows 11? You're in luck...

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Windows 11’s latest update has a nasty little bug that’ll keep Microsoft busy following the big CrowdStrike outage

By Kristina Terech Published

July update is presenting a BitLocker recovery screen to some folks, which must be an unpleasant shock - and Microsoft is investigating why.

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Microsoft could add more ‘suggestions’ to Windows 11 that some fear might be ads – this time as you search its store

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft's new Windows 11 preview build introduces a Microsoft Store update with suggestion flyouts, sparking concerns about more intrusive advertising.

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Windows 11 on an iPhone 15? Tiny11 developer gets cats and dogs living together!

By Kristina Terech Published

Trimmed-down Windows 11 can boot and work on an iPhone 15 Pro, which is remarkable - but it has obvious limitations.

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Arc browser makes it even more tempting to switch from Chrome with native ad blocker and tracking prevention coming soon

By Kristina Terech Published

Arc is set to bolster its armory with a built-in ad blocker and more, aiming to provide a clutter-free browsing environment.

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Google U-turns on Privacy Sandbox endeavor, deciding that cookies won't be replaced after all - here's what that means for you

By Kristina Terech Published

Google reverses its plan to replace third-party cookies with the Privacy Sandbox in Chrome, now offering both options amid regulatory and industry pressures.

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Microsoft Edge browser could get a nifty upgrade for Copilot that’ll help you compose text on a topic instantly

By Kristina Terech Published

Right-click, write quick: Edge’s ‘Draft with Copilot’ feature gets a boost that’ll let you swiftly generate text in empty text boxes.

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Microsoft is trying to improve browsers like Edge and Chrome by tackling annoying video playback issues for smoother browsing

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft aims to tweak Chromium to ensure we don't get 'phantom' audio playback with an embedded video clip.

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Big Tech’s unspoken rule: using online content and copyrighted material to train AI is seemingly the norm - and it doesn’t look like that’s about to change

By Kristina Terech Published

Tech giants are using online content, such as YouTube transcripts, and copyrighted material for AI training, often without consent.

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Forget Windows 11 or macOS – Huawei is making its own desktop OS from scratch and it could be out by the end of 2024

By Kristina Terech Published

Watch out Microsoft and Apple – Huawei's PC spin on HarmonyOS Next aims to challenge Windows and macOS.

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Windows 11 22H2 is nearing retirement - but 23H2 is coming to the rescue, as Microsoft opens upgrade floodgates

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11 23H2 is now available for all eligible devices, ensuring users can upgrade before 22H2 reaches end-of-support in October 2024.

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