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Opera makes using AI incredibly simple. And if you need to save a particular AI chat for later reference, Pinboards are there to help you out.
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How to use the new Vivaldi Workspace Rules to automate website workspace categorization

If you use Vivaldi's Workspace tab management feature, you'll be thrilled to know the latest version allows you to set rules, so that when you open specific sites, they will automatically be added to a specific workspace.
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How to use your own synthesized voice on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch

Introduced in iOS 17, Apple's Personal Voice feature lets you record your voice and then use it to speak what you type during a phone call.
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