Topic: performance improvements
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Windows 11 Patch Tuesday lets you delay updates longer
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 introduces the ability to pause updates indefinitely, allowing users to initially delay updates for 35 days and repeatedly extend that pause. The update is part of Microsoft's effort to revitalize Windows 11 based on user feedback, and it ...
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Apple TV HD and 4K Lose Support in tvOS 27
tvOS 27, previewed at WWDC 2026, will drop support for the Apple TV HD (2015) and first-generation Apple TV 4K (2017), leaving only the 2021 and 2022 models compatible. The update introduces a redesigned Podcasts app, smoother animations, and larger text support, though Apple did not highlight tv...
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Google's Gemini 3: Smarter, Faster, and Free
Google has launched Gemini 3, a free, smarter, and faster AI model that enhances user interactions across its ecosystem with superior multimodal understanding and advanced coding capabilities. Gemini 3 Pro excels in performance, outperforming previous versions on key benchmarks and offering impro...
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Android June 2026 System Updates: What’s New
Google Play Services in the June 2026 update improves background syncing for real-time apps and enhances privacy controls with clearer prompts for permission access. The Play Store streamlines managing auto-updates and subscriptions, and its search algorithm is refined to show more relevant resul...
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Google Speeds Up Chrome Updates
Google is accelerating Chrome's stable release cycle from four weeks to two weeks, starting in September, to deliver features, security patches, and performance improvements more rapidly. The new two-week schedule begins with Chrome 153 on September 8th for desktop and mobile, while enterprise us...
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Windows 11's Next Big Update: New Taskbar, Emoji & Settings
The Windows 11 update introduces a built-in network speed test accessible from the taskbar and adds new Emoji 16.0 characters. It includes several under-the-hood features like built-in Sysmon for threat detection and a first sign-in restore experience for enterprise environments. The update refin...
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HubKey Pro 2: A Customizable Circular Controller with Dual 4K Hub
The HubKey Pro 2 is a compact Kickstarter device that combines a programmable circular controller with a high-speed connectivity hub, featuring eleven ports to reduce workspace clutter. It offers significant upgrades like dual 4K HDMI ports for dual monitors and highly customizable shortcut keys,...
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iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Released for iPhone and iPad Developers
Apple has released developer beta versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 shortly after the public launch of the stable 26.2 versions. The initial focus of this update appears to be on improving system stability and reliability, likely addressing bugs rather than adding major new features. Access is...
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Apple M5 MacBook Pro to Debut Before Pro and Max Models
Apple is planning to release a standard M5 chip MacBook Pro first, followed later by M5 Pro and M5 Max models, returning to a staggered launch strategy. The base M5 MacBook Pro is nearing release, with M5 Pro and M5 Max versions expected in early 2026, supported by regulatory filings and macOS te...
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iPhone 17 vs Older Models: Is Your Upgrade Worth It?
The iPhone 17 offers key improvements like a 120Hz ProMotion display, enhanced Ceramic Shield 2, and significant camera upgrades, making it a strong upgrade for users with older models. It features exclusive software capabilities such as Apple Intelligence for AI tools and new camera functions li...
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Proton Mail Now Works Offline
The Proton Mail app now allows users to fully manage their encrypted inbox offline, enabling them to read, write, and compose emails without an internet connection, with automatic synchronization once connectivity is restored. A redesigned layout moves the Compose button to the bottom of the scre...
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Baldur's Gate 3 Patch Fixes Astarion & Dark Urge Bugs
Larian Studios released Hotfix #33 for Baldur's Gate 3, addressing key bugs like Dark Urge storyline spoilers and misaligned character portraits to improve gameplay. The update fixes technical issues such as crashes, multiplayer freezes, and Xbox performance, while also clarifying EULA guidelines...
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Salesforce Agentforce 3 Debuts AI Observability & MCP Support
Salesforce launched Agentforce 3, featuring real-time performance tracking via a Command Center and enhanced interoperability to meet enterprise demand for AI automation. Businesses report significant benefits, including a 233% surge in AI agent usage, 15% faster case resolution, and 70% autonomo...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Now Available at Best Buy – Get Yours!
The Nintendo Switch 2 is now available at Best Buy, with improved inventory levels making it easier to purchase online or via the app. The console offers two options: a standalone version for $449.99 or a premium bundle with "Mario Kart World" for $499.99, saving $30 compared to buying separately...
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NAKIVO v11.2 Adds Ransomware Defense and vSphere 9 Support
NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2 introduces automated real-time replication, enabling near-instant failover to up-to-date replicas to minimize downtime from failures or ransomware. The update provides comprehensive, production-ready support for VMware vSphere 9 and Proxmox VE 9.0/9.1, ensuring c...
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Linus Torvalds Jokes About His Linux Successor
Linus Torvalds downplayed the significance of the Linux kernel's new major version number (7.0), describing it as an arbitrary marker of steady progress rather than a sign of groundbreaking changes. He humorously noted that by the time version numbers become very large in several decades, a more ...
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Apple unveils iOS 27 with new features
Apple introduced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, highlighting major performance and design improvements, with compatibility extending back to the iPhone 11. A new opacity slider for Liquid Glass gives users direct control over the translucency of interface elements like the tab bar, addressing readability c...
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How I Removed Samsung’s Bloatware and Unlocked My Phone’s Speed
A Samsung phone user discovered the Galaxy Store's "auto-install over Wi-Fi" setting was secretly filling their phone with unwanted apps, which stopped after disabling the feature and clearing the app's data. Using Android SDK Platform Tools, the user permanently removed bloatware including Bixby...
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Oblivion Remastered Still Broken One Year After Release
Oblivion Remastered has been abandoned by Bethesda, with no patches since July 2025, leaving the game plagued by stuttering, crashes, and performance instability on PC and consoles. The technical issues stem from the game's flawed architecture, which layers an Unreal Engine 5 shell over the origi...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Gains Mouse & Keyboard on Switch 2
The upcoming game "Assassin's Creed Shadows" now officially supports mouse and keyboard controls on the Nintendo Switch 2, a notable shift for the traditionally controller-focused platform. This addition offers more precise input for stealth and combat, appealing to diverse playstyles and PC game...
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