5 services I disabled to improve Windows performance
…For a single PC user with limited data, this feature wasn’t worth the trade-off in performance. To turn it off, go to Settings -> Windows Update -> Advanced Options and disable the…
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After months of backlash, Plex is finally rolling back its controversial big-screen app redesign
…The update adds Live TV/DVR reordering, bug fixes, and performance improvements. A preview of the UI update is available on Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV right now. If you're…
I wanted a faster GPU, but prices and driver updates made my old one look a lot better
…when my base performance is decent, it's actually viable in slower single-player titles. All in all, when I keep getting these improvements for free through driver updates, it simply makes…
The cheapest upgrade I made this year fixed a problem I'd blamed on Windows for months
…This was enough reason for me to undertake a full audit of the recently installed updates. I began by searching for particular updates that had been linked with performance drops when it…
Microsoft is locking Office 2019 users out of editing on Apple devices starting next month
…Office 2019 users on Apple products will lose editing capabilities soon People using Office 2021 and Microsoft 365 will be fine after some updates On July 13th, 2026, Microsoft needs to perform…
I fixed each of my PC's biggest bottlenecks without spending a single dollar
…It doesn't make sense to be scared of BIOS updates anymore, and your PC deserves the latest performance, stability, and security enhancements. Related I finally updated my BIOS — don't wait…
Bazzite is what most Linux gaming distros wish they were
…You can expect faster performance and more predictable driver updates on AMD GPUs. Nvidia driver support on Linux has also improved over time, with Bazzite offering Nvidia-specific images that include out…
My Fire TV Stick stopped feeling sluggish after I changed this setting
…First, if you don't recall updating the streaming stick, it's time you check for updates. Running an outdated version of Fire OS is often linked to slow performance. Updating it…
Nvidia hasn't updated the Shield TV in years, but it still outperforms every Android TV box I've tested
…When Nvidia announced the first Shield TV, they packed it to the gills and solved one of the biggest problems most TVs face d — performance . Most TVs are terribly slow because they…
Your 5-year-old router isn't just slow — it's an unpatched security loophole
…our router is running, or whether it's even getting firmware updates anymore. This ignorance isn't affecting the performance of your network alone; it's also putting its security at risk…