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Your SSD might be running at half speed: How to unlock the speed you paid for

Even if you buy one of the fastest SSDs, you may find it running slowly, and not necessarily because there's something wrong with the hardware itself. Often, the problem can be easily fixed on your ...
TechSpot

Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...
TweakTown

Microsoft's plan to speed up File Explorer in Windows 11 backfires: double the RAM, still slow

TL;DR: Windows 11's File Explorer remains slower than Windows 10 despite a fix that preloads the app at startup, doubling its RAM usage without significantly improving speed. The slower performance ...
BGR

Why Microsoft Discontinued Internet Explorer After Almost 30 Years

Nearly three decades after the launch of Internet Explorer, or 27 years to be precise, Microsoft discontinued this classic browser to focus on Microsoft Edge. The company announced the end of Internet ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Tests Background Preloading to Speed Up File Explorer Launch Times

Microsoft is testing a new feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to help the application launch more efficiently. The change runs processes in the background before File Explorer ...
The Hollywood Reporter

T-Mobile Offering Up to $300 Back on Home Internet: Here’s How to Claim the Deal Online

For a limited time, customers who sign up for one of T-Mobile’s 5G home internet plans will receive up to $300 via virtual prepaid Mastercard. By Erin Lassner E-Commerce Writer Customers will receive ...
techtimes

How to Speed Up a Slow MacBook Air Without Upgrades: Proven Mac Performance Tips and Cache Clearing

If your MacBook Air feels sluggish, you're not alone. Over time, software clutter, outdated apps, and unnecessary background processes can slow down even the newest models. While hardware upgrades ...
ZDNet

The right way to run an internet speed test (and how I use the results for better Wi-Fi)

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CNET

Is Your VPN Chopping Your Internet Speed in Half? Here's How to Find Out

Some VPNs are better than others, but we will show you an easy way to know how much your VPN is slowing you down. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, ...
Rolling Stone

Here’s How to Get Up to $300 Back With T-Mobile’s Limited-Time Home Internet Offer

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Between gifts, travel, and new winter clothing, the ...
BGR

Slow Internet? 5 Things To Do Before Replacing Your Router

When the internet goes out, the rational thing to do is unplug the router and wait 30 seconds. In most cases, that can fix the issue. It's a lot tougher when your internet is constantly slow because ...