SSD Slowing Down? Windows 11 Might Be to Blame

December 7, 2021

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Online scams are as old as the internet, and people keep falling for the same old techniques. But with the global semiconductor shortage raging on and making hardware difficult to find, scammers have found a new lease of life among desperate buyers. Read More »

You may have heard the term “Stock Android” thrown around in the smartphone world. People usually use this term to describe the user experience on a phone. However, the meaning of “Stock Android” has changed over the years. Read More »

Microsoft is putting out a new preview version of OneDrive Sync that’ll vastly speed up the cloud storage solution on M1 Macs and Windows on ARM PCs. The native app should give you some significant performance gains if you’ve been running the software through emulation. Read More »

Every year, film scholars gather to debate one of the most important philosophical issues of our time: Is Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis, a Christmas movie? Opinions on both sides of this argument are surprisingly heated. Read More »

There’s a battle raging between Roku and Google-owned YouTube, and Roku users are caught in the middle. On December 9, 2021, Google will remove the YouTube app from the Roku store, which means no one else can download it to their device after that date. Read More »

If you need to get the sum of two or more numbers in your spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel has multiple options for addition. We’ll show you the available ways to add in Excel, including doing it without a formula. Read More »

Linux Security Fundamentals provides basic foundational concepts of securing a Linux environment. This book is useful for anyone considering a career as a Linux administrator or for those administrators who need to learn more about Linux security issues. Free Download!

Users are reporting issues with Windows 11 and NVMe SSDs slowing down. If you’ve noticed that your drive isn’t as blazing-fast as it used to be and you’ve recently switched to Windows 11, that could be your problem. Read More »

If you’ve been on the market for a printer recently, choosing between laser and inkjet might be challenging. The solution is pretty clear: It all depends on the type of printing you do. We’ll explain. Read More »

You’ve seen technology gurus tape over their webcams, but a kill switch is a more elegant solution to the very real privacy threat posed by devices like cameras and microphones. The question is: do you need one for your privacy? Read More »

If you know a special someone who loves learning about the history of cocktails and appreciates quality ingredients and techniques, these booze-related gifts will help them raise their mixology game. Read More »

If you’ve downloaded files to your iPhone or iPad, accessing them might be confusing compared to a Mac or PC. There’s a special folder where iOS and iPadOS store downloads, and you can find it via the Files app. Read More »

Microsoft is beta testing a new feature for the Xbox app on PC that seems so obvious that it’s incredible it hasn’t come to every PC gaming storefront. The app’s beta will now tell you right away if a game will run well on your PC, making it infinitely easier to make purchasing decisions. Read More »

Switching between the open Safari tabs on your iPhone doesn’t have to be a pain. Safari lets you jump or slide between tabs quickly using either a swipe gesture or the Tabs button. We’ll show you how to do both. Read More »

Google has announced a bunch of new features coming to Pixel phones. While none of them will blow you away on their own, when you look at all of them, it’s a pretty solid drop from Google that should make Pixel owners very happy. Read More »

Adobe Lightroom’s masking tool used to be limited to certain adjustments, but the 2021 update changed that. Lightroom Classic now provides you with numerous AI masking features that make editing a whole lot easier and can cut down on work in Photoshop. Read More »

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