DeepSeek PC: pin your default model so R1 does not surprise you (2026)
On DeepSeek desktop, accidentally leaving R1 on for short edits wastes time and makes the UI feel slow.
Pick a default model for everyday rewrite and Q&A. Switch to R1 only for multi-step plans or hard debugging.
Name chats by task so you remember which window is allowed to run long reasoning.
If replies feel stuck streaming, check you did not stack three R1 tabs; close idle ones first.
After a long R1 answer, copy the final checklist into a normal chat for edits—cheaper and clearer.