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6 swift steps for a faster Android experience – Computerworld
Tap any app with high battery usage and then see how much of its activity is happening in the background — while you aren’t actively using it. For any programs with high amounts of background activity, ask yourself: Is this app doing something in the background that actually matters? For instance, do you really need Facebook or any other social…
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7 Tips to Make Your Windows Computer Boot Faster
Waiting for your computer to boot up can be annoying, especially when you’re in a rush. Common reasons for this slowdown include too many startup programs and services, improper boot order, and more. Here are some steps you can take to make your PC ready for use as soon as you turn it on. 1 Turn On Fast Startup Fast…
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This Trusted App Helps Sluggish PCs Work Faster
TL;DR: CCleaner helps your sluggish PC run efficiently, and it’s only $15 for one year. Over time, unnecessary files, cookies, and outdated registry entries pile up in any computer, slowing your system. CCleaner is a PC optimization tool that simplifies the process of clearing out clutter from your machine so you don’t have to do it manually. The one-click cleaning…
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How to tweak the channels on your ASUS router for faster Wi-Fi
Unfortunately, not many people spend time delving into the more advanced settings of their wireless routers. For simplicity, they prefer to use the default settings provided by their manufacturer. However, this doesn’t always lead to great results, and you may end up not using all the potential of your router or mesh Wi-Fi system. If you use an extendable ASUS…
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) review: slightly larger, slightly faster, slightly better
Three years have passed since Amazon last updated its flagship e-reader, and while this year’s Kindle lineup seemed focused on Amazon’s first color offering, the Paperwhite still got some welcome improvements. With a higher-contrast screen and snappier performance, the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite remains the best e-reader on the market. I tested the $199.99 Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which is $40…
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Code Faster and Better for Just $28
TL;DR: Turbocharge your programming, particularly your collaborations, with Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows — it’s on sale for just $27.97 through December 22. Time is money, so boosting your productivity can have a significant impact on your bottom line, such as when you can collaborate on programming seamlessly and efficiently across platforms with your teams. That is exactly…
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How to get Windows updates faster
Traditionally, Windows updates were downloaded straight from Microsoft’s servers to your PC. This meant Microsoft had to have a huge infrastructure to deliver updates to millions of users worldwide, and sometimes, the speed of downloading updates was frustratingly slow. To improve the situation, Microsoft developed a feature called Delivery Optimization. Available in Windows 10 and Windows 11, it allows your…
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This Hidden Safari Feature Makes Browsing a Lot Faster
Using a computer is a lot faster if you become a keyboard shortcut ninja instead of doing everything with your mouse or trackpad. The problem: browsing the web is extremely mouse oriented. A hidden Safari option can help. Open Safari’s Settings, head to the Advanced tab, and check the Press Tab to highlight each item on a webpage. Now you…
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Apple’s new M4 iMac: Faster, smarter, and made for AI
Apple’s week of Mac began today with a newly announced iMac, now beefed up with an M4 chip and more internal memory. Apple says the iMac is up to 4.5 times faster than an equivalent all-in-one Intel Core 7 Windows PC — and promises the machine will deliver up to six times the performance of the most popular Intel-based iMac.…
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Updating Windows 11 will now be faster and easier – Computerworld
Microsoft recently rolled out Windows 11 version 24H2 and, though there are some bugs in the update, the company is outlining on its Windows IT Pro blog that the management of updates has been significantly improved. Among other changes the company highlighted, users should find that installing updates is now up to 46% faster; the time required to restart the…
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