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I started shutting down my PC every night and immediately noticed the difference

I started shutting down my PC every night and immediately noticed the difference

Published by skeptic

For the last couple of years, I’ve been hibernating my PC almost every single day. And honestly, I love the convenience of it. Closing everything down across all my virtual desktops only to reopen it all the next morning never really made much sense to me. So yes, for the longest time, I rarely ever shut down or rebooted my PC apart from Windows updates. But then I had to stop doing it because of what daily hibernating was doing to my PC. And honestly, I’m glad I did because shutting down my PC every night has ended up being a much bigger improvement than I expected. Related You’re probably closing Windows apps wrong, and it may be slowing your PC That little X button may be doing a lot less than you think. Hibernating is convenient, but there are downsides It saved time but caused other problems Pankil Shah / MakeUseOfCredit: Pankil Shah / MakeUseOf Hibernation used to feel like one of those perfect features to me. It gave me the best of both worlds: …

Men Haven’t Yet Noticed That a Large Number of Women Are Disgusted by AI

Men Haven’t Yet Noticed That a Large Number of Women Are Disgusted by AI

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you might have come across a viral meme showing yet another dark side of AI: its impact on cishet relationship dynamics. Variations on the format typically depict a woman working hard at a laptop, with a caption explaining that she’s burning out so “her man” can run an AI startup that “loses $30K a month.” It feels like there’s a serious side to the jokes, since they come in the dark shadow of many grim stories about the tech colliding with established relationships, from breaking up marriages to facilitating infidelity. Indeed, Wired just ran a fascinating feature about how AI is disrupting the dynamics of families — and the women getting ground down by the whole situation, which the story’s author Alessandra Ram memorably terms the “sad wives” of AI. Yana van der Meulen Rodgers, chair of labor studies and employment relations at Rutgers University, told Wired that it comes down to …

Parents: have you noticed younger children wanting to try skincare products? | Children

Parents: have you noticed younger children wanting to try skincare products? | Children

Published by Sam Flores

Children as young as two are appearing in TikTok videos demonstrating their skincare routines, a Guardian investigation has found, raising concerns about the beauty industry’s reach. Dermatologists say children do not need multi-step skincare and warn the trend may be fuelling anxiety about appearance from an early age. We want to hear from parents of children of primary school children or younger. Have your children asked for skincare products or felt pressure to follow routines they’ve seen online or heard about from friends? Have you noticed changes in how they think about their appearance? Do you have concerns? Share your experience You can share your submission in the form below or by messaging us. We won’t use your response without contacting you first.  Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this …

My GPU was running in low-performance mode for months — one setting I’d never noticed was the reason

My GPU was running in low-performance mode for months — one setting I’d never noticed was the reason

Published by skeptic

For the last few months, I strongly felt that something was not right with my PC. On paper, my machine was more than capable. And it’s not even that old to throw such a low performance. My PC had a solid GPU and RAM. Also, it did not have any obvious performance bottlenecks. In reality, my PC was stuck in low-performance mode. Even my everyday tasks like video editing and multitasking between apps felt sluggish. My PC wasn’t broken, but it felt underwhelming. Like most users, I decided to check the usuals first. So, I closed background apps, updated drivers, uninstalled unnecessary apps, and even tweaked some in-app settings. But I couldn’t find anything. I blamed poor optimization and Windows quirks for this behavior. One day, I decided to dive deeper. And one setting that I never noticed turned out to be the real problem. One setting that changed everything Power Mode Screenshot by Kanika Gogia Your Windows PC offers a setting called Power Mode or Power Management mode (or something similar). This option is …

Royal Photographer Chris Jackson “Noticed a Significant Change In the Way Things Are Done” With King Charles Reign

Royal Photographer Chris Jackson “Noticed a Significant Change In the Way Things Are Done” With King Charles Reign

Published by Sam Flores

As a photographer you are present, but you keep a certain distance from what’s going on around you. Have you gotten to know members of the British royal family over the years? A key part of my role as a royal photographer for Getty Images is to document historic moments—images that, hopefully, will be looked back on decades, maybe even centuries from now. They are part of the visual fabric of British history. Over time, of course, professional relationships are built up across the board: behind the scenes, with palace staff, security and, to some extent, with the protagonists themselves. That familiarity is part of the job and for me it’s something that makes it so enjoyable. Meeting people you’ve been working with for 20 years in different environments is always a special experience. I remember sitting waiting for a plane on a royal tour a few years ago and looking around the room and realizing that I had known many of the journalists and staff members for more than 15 years of my life. …

If You’re Married To A Brilliant Person, You’ve Probably Noticed These 11 Traits

If You’re Married To A Brilliant Person, You’ve Probably Noticed These 11 Traits

Published by Jenni Sidey

Navigating long-term relationships and marriages is no easy feat, even if you’re committed to healthy practices, open communication, and empathy with your partners. While 74% of Americans admit they’re “happy” in their marriages, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, many still feel dazed and confused, trying to figure out if there’s room for improvement in their relationship or if it’s just not the right fit anymore. But whether it’s their tendency to come to you with good news or feeling respected by them, if you’re married to a brilliant person, you’ve probably noticed these traits. They not only support you through change and conflict, but spark growth in your marriage, especially when things feel stagnant or unfulfilling. By recognizing their best traits and commitment to you, you open the door to personal development and can grow together in your relationship. If you’re married to a brilliant person, you’ve probably noticed these 11 traits 1. You feel ‘at home’ with them Drazen Zigic | Shutterstock Healthy people accept their partner’s true identity. From their …

I replaced my streaming stick and instantly noticed better performance

I replaced my streaming stick and instantly noticed better performance

Published by skeptic

Whether you’ve been using Fire OS for years or are just getting started, you’ll eventually face a choice for your streaming entertainment: stick with the Fire TV Stick or jump to the Fire TV Cube. I recently found myself facing this dilemma. Ultimately, I recognized that the Fire TV Cube was a better fit for my household. It might be for you, too. The Fire TV Stick, available in several formats and price points, has long been marketed as an affordable streaming dongle ideal for budget-conscious consumers seeking to upgrade their older televisions with 4K HDR support and basic Amazon Alexa voice control via a remote. By contrast, the Fire TV Cube is positioned for tech-savvy households deeply integrated into the Amazon ecosystem. It does everything a Fire TV Stick can, and it also includes extras such as hands-free Alexa for controlling TVs, soundbars, lights, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It’s also packed with better internals for faster performance and more. This product line segmentation allows Amazon to target entry-level streamers with the Fire …

Former Little Mix singer tells Sky News how it was her mum who first noticed twins’ rare genetic condition | UK News

Former Little Mix singer tells Sky News how it was her mum who first noticed twins’ rare genetic condition | UK News

Published by Daniella Wilson

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson said none of the healthcare workers who checked her twin babies realised they had a rare genetic condition which means they may never walk – and it was only thanks to her mum that they were diagnosed. Earlier this month, Nelson, 34, announced in an emotional Instagram video that her baby twins had spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1). Speaking to Sky News’ The UK Tonight programme with Sarah-Jane Mee, Nelson described how her girls were diagnosed with the condition only at six months, despite repeated visits to the GP and healthcare visitors checking in on them. “When I took them home, I was very on edge about everything,” she said. “But the one thing I wasn’t taking notice of was the movement of the legs…it took for my mum to spot that sign and that’s what’s really worrying because we had healthcare visitors come a lot and none of them spotted those signs.” There is treatment for SMA, but an early diagnosis is key to its effectiveness. Read …

A yoga teacher noticed her mature students often struggle with balance issues—here are her three recommended standing poses to improve stability

A yoga teacher noticed her mature students often struggle with balance issues—here are her three recommended standing poses to improve stability

Published by Jenni Sidey

How confident do you feel going up a flight of stairs? Do you take steps one at a time, or are you sure-footed enough to stride up without hesitation? Your sense of balance is something you probably won’t think about much until you lose it, but it’s something everyone should be working on. “Balance isn’t just a physical skill, it’s an attitude of attention, inner steadiness and calm,” says YogaGo yoga teacher, Amanda York. You may like She explains that our mind-body connection is important and your mind follows your point of focus. “When the mind scatters, the body wobbles. When attention settles, the body follows,” she says. Joint instability, injury or mobility challenges can all impact balance, but so can a lack of practice, confidence and concentration. “In my decade and a half teaching yoga, I’ve noticed that balance poses are often especially desired by more mature students, for obvious reasons such as aging bones and natural muscle loss,” she says. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in …