PerplexityfeatureEffort Controls in Perplexity Computer
Presets in Computer's model selector that set how hard it works on a task, on the web now with mobile and desktop to follow.
Details
- Each preset sets two things at once: which orchestrator model runs the task, and how deep the reasoning goes
- The presets sit in Computer's existing model selector rather than a separate settings screen
- Rolling out on web now, with mobile and desktop coming later
Best for
Spending more compute on a task that deserves it and less on a quick one.
When to use it
The default depth is either overkill for a simple lookup or too shallow for involved research.
Who benefits
Perplexity Computer users on the web who run a mix of quick and heavy tasks.
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