A new security update for Windows 11 is riddling some users with vague BSOD errors, slow boot times, and dismal system performance

What you need to know Microsoft recently released Windows 11 KB5035853 as part of the Windows 11 March 2024 update to fix several issues, including a persistent 0x800F0922 error. According to several users, the update is causing issues ranging from BSOD errors and slow boot times to reduced system performance. On the support page for […]

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Microsoft president compares artificial intelligence to Terminator, says “we better have a way to slow down or turn off AI”

What you need to know Microsoft President Brad Smith recently discussed AI in an interview, covering topics such as regulation, if artificial intelligence will replace jobs, and what controls need to be put in place. Smith emphasized that Copilot is a tool and likened it to the printing press or other technological developments that people […]

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iOS 17.2 Is Slow on My Phone – How to Fix iOS Lag

Updating the software on your iPhone should make it faster, right? That’s the idea. However, some updates don’t hit the mark. Occasionally, a glitch or software error can cause a phone to slow down after an update. You might notice that apps take longer to open. Safari might become unresponsive or take forever to load. […]

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How to fix slow download speeds on the Steam Deck

Are you tired of dealing with slow download speeds on your Steam Deck? You’re not alone, it’s been driving me nuts. Many an evening I’ve experienced the frustration of sitting down to play Diablo 4 only to be thwarted by sluggish updates and downloads. It’s a scenario that’s all too familiar to many of us […]

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Halo TV series Season 2, Episode 2 review: Slow and steady healing

“It doesn’t get easier, it just gets further away.”  That line from Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) encapsulates the point of Sword, the second episode of Halo The Series‘ second season. Multiple characters need to heal from the events of the past season, some in more grueling manners than others. Some are missing loved ones. Others […]

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Samsung’s profit drops 34.4% in Q4 2023 due to slow semiconductor chip sales

After posting its earnings estimates for Q4 2023 a few weeks ago, Samsung has now published its final earnings for the fourth quarter of last year. While the company’s condition has improved slightly compared to the earlier quarters, it is far from the glory days that it saw after the COVID-19 pandemic. Samsung’s revenue and […]

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Windows 11’s new AI Copilot is too slow to be useful

Microsoft’s new AI Copilot for Windows 11 is now rolling out, but it’s still too slow to be something that people are actually going to want to use. I highlighted this issue when the Windows Copilot first launched in preview back in June; the AI model takes too long to process your commands or queries, […]

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All the Ways to Slow a Car (Even Some Bad Ways)

Since the vehicle is moving up the incline and gravity only pulls straight down, there is a component of this force that pulls in the opposite direction as the velocity to make the vehicle slow down. As it moves up the incline, there is an increase in gravitational potential energy. The higher it goes, the […]

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Can You Strike Out a Major League Baseball Player by Pitching Super Slow?

If you want to be a Major League Baseball pitcher, you need to be able to throw a ball really fast—like 85 to 100 miles per hour. The faster the pitch, the less time a batter has to react and swing the bat, which means you have a greater chance of getting the ball past […]

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iPhone Driver’s License Feature Slow to Expand, Only Available in Three States

In 2021, Apple introduced a feature that lets residents of participating U.S. states add their driver’s license or ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age. Unfortunately, states have been slow to adopt the feature since it was first […]

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Scorn review: Unsettling, atmospheric, and a bit slow

Scorn’s journey to release has been a lengthy one. This H.R. Giger-inspired psychological horror title was revealed in 2016 and originally planned to launch alongside the Xbox Series X|S. Genre enthusiasts like myself remained eager to inject themselves into the juicy environments Ebb Software demonstrated in the trailers leading up to launch. After a handful […]

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Some iOS 16 Users Complain About Slow Spotlight Search and Battery Drain

It’s been nine days since Apple released iOS 16 to the public, bringing major changes to the Lock Screen, Messages, Maps, and more. In the days following the release, some users have encountered several issues on their iPhones, ranging from slow system performance to battery drain. In the past few days, iPhone 14 Pro users […]

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Some iOS 16 Users Complain About Slow Spotlight Search and Battery Drain

It’s been nine days since Apple released iOS 16 to the public, bringing major changes to the Lock Screen, Messages, Maps, and more. In the days following the release, some users have encountered several issues on their iPhones, ranging from slow system performance to battery drain. In the past few days, iPhone 14 Pro users […]

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iPhone 14 Pro Owners Complain of ‘Slow’ Camera App

Some iPhone 14 Pro owners are having problems with the Camera app, with multiple complaints on the MacRumors forums suggesting that the camera can take several seconds to load when it is opened. Affected users are seeing the Camera app take four to five seconds to activate after the Camera app icon is tapped, with […]

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Flashback: Apple is slow to adopt new tech, but only on iPhones

The iPhone 5 was announced on September 12 2012, ten years ago. It was the first iPhone to ditch the 30-pin dock connector inherited from the iPods as it introduced the Lightning adapter. It was the first reversible data connector on mobile devices, previous ones – both proprietary and USB – had a “polarity”, that […]

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Apple Reportedly Plans to Slow Hiring and Spending for Some Teams in 2023

Apple plans to slow hiring and spending next year in some divisions due to potential economic downturn, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The report claims the decision is not a companywide policy and will not affect all teams within Apple. The report claims that Apple is giving select teams a “lower-than-expected budget” for spending on […]

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What Turtles Can Teach Humans About the Science of Slow Aging

There are three ways to die: of injury, disease, or old age. Over time, humans have gotten better at avoiding the first two, but as we get older, senescence—the gradual deterioration of bodily functions with age—is inevitable. Some species seem to do better than others, though: Take the hydra, a tiny freshwater creature that some […]

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Review: The Halo TV series’ second episode is slow, with uneven dialogue

Source: Microsoft / Paramount+ The second episode of the Halo TV series is here. Taking a break from the fast-paced action and gore of the pilot, this episode instead chooses to focus on worldbuilding and character dialogue, with some fairly mixed results. While this would be the perfect opportunity to let the stars of the […]

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Here’s how to fix slow download speeds on Xbox

Source: Matt Brown | Windows Central As time goes on, video games become progressively larger, with developers constantly seeking to build bigger, more detailed worlds and stories with greater visuals and graphics. This evolution is great for gamers, but it also means more time spent waiting for these increasingly massive games to download onto our […]

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Samsung’s fastest 2021 mid-range phone has gone slow with Android 12

2021 was like any other year for Samsung. The Korean manufacturer launched a bazillion phones, some great, some good, and some not-so-good. And anyone who used the Galaxy A52s 5G would agree that it falls under the great category. In addition to all of the features that made the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A52 5G […]

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