All posts tagged: reasonable

3 perfectly reasonable things Windows 11 still refuses to let you do

3 perfectly reasonable things Windows 11 still refuses to let you do

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I’ve used Windows long enough to understand how much it’s evolved. But because I use several other OSes, I’m reminded every once in a while that Windows 11 still doesn’t let me do a few perfectly normal things. These limitations may not always feel like a total deal-breaker, but once you understand the extra steps they force on you, it’s impossible to stop wondering why they still exist. Related Windows still won’t let you use this name for a folder — and DOS is why I typed three innocent letters and Windows reacted like I had insulted its ancestors. Every file shows a size. Folders don’t. The column File Explorer never added Afam Onyimadu / MUO Try this now: open File Explorer in Details view. Create a few folders and fill them with different files. Then include other files in the same directory as these new folders. Every file in the directory will report a size, but the folders will be blank. It may feel like nothing, but when your SSD is almost full and …

8 Perfectly Reasonable Things No One Should Ever Have To Beg For In A Relationship

8 Perfectly Reasonable Things No One Should Ever Have To Beg For In A Relationship

Published by Jenni Sidey

When someone finds their better half, their entire world changes. Not only have they found someone who is fully committed and makes them a better person, but they can grow together as well. Unfortunately, over time, that promise to each other may feel like it’s fading. There are just certain things in a relationship that nobody should have to beg for. Trust and respect are the basic foundations of any healthy partnership, but it’s often the little things that matter most, like spending quality time together or just replying to a text message. Nobody should have to beg for these very reasonable things in their relationship 1. The courtesy to reply to a message MAYA LAB | Shutterstock When you have a partner who is poor at communication and can’t even give you the courtesy of a text back, it can feel like a slap in the face. Even if people say that their lives are busy, no one is ever too busy to text or call the person they care for. It’s important to …

Best Cheap Phone of 2026: These Good Phones Are Still at Reasonable Prices

Best Cheap Phone of 2026: These Good Phones Are Still at Reasonable Prices

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Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 6.3-inch POLED, 2,424×1,080 pixels, 60-120 Hz variable refresh rate 6.1-inch OLED display; 2,532×1,170 pixels; 60Hz refresh rate 6.7-inch pOLED display; 2,712×1,220 pixels; 120Hz refresh rate 6.7-inch AMOLED, 2,340×1,080 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate 3.6-inch pOLED; up to 90Hz variable refresh rate; 6.9-inch AMOLED; FHD+; up to 120Hz variable refresh rate Special features 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops, Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass, IP68 dust and water resistance, 3,000-nit peak brightness, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 30W fast charging with 45W charging adapter (charger not included), 10W wireless charging Qi certified, Satellite SOS, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 6, dual-SIM (nano SIM + eSIM), Camera Coach, Add Me, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, Super Res Zoom, Circle to Search; colors: lavender, berry, fog, obsidian (black) MagSafe, Qi2 charging (up to 15W), Action button, Apple C1 5G modem, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Shield, Emergency SOS, Emergency SOS via Satellite, Satellite imessage, IP68 resistance, FaceTime, FindMy Built-in stylus, 68W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, Circle to Search, Sketch-to-Image, Moto AI …

This AMD GPU promises excellent 1440p performance at a price that’s actually reasonable

This AMD GPU promises excellent 1440p performance at a price that’s actually reasonable

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Summary AMD is bringing the China-exclusive Radeon RX 9070 GRE to global markets. The 9070 GRE is essentially a scaled-back 9070 at a lower price point to counteract rising costs. Launching June 2 at a starting price of $549. In a (very) rare move, AMD has announced it’s expanding availability of the formerly China-exclusive Radeon RX 9070 GRE. The move comes amid continuing cost increases. Related This is what makes AMD’s X3D processors so good Nearly always the top CPU on any list you’ll see. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is coming to global markets How it compares Spec-wise, the RX 9070 GRE sits just below the regular RX 9070. It features the same Navi 48 chip as its bigger brother, but with only 48 Compute Units (CUs) enabled, compared to 56 on the 9070. It also comes equipped with 12 GB of memory, whereas the 9070 has 16 GB, along with a handful of other spec reductions. The result is a less powerful unit, but one that offers a lot of bang for the …

“Reasonable discussion”: Pentagon denies reports that official threatened Pope Leo

“Reasonable discussion”: Pentagon denies reports that official threatened Pope Leo

Published by Sam Flores

Relations between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration are under intense scrutiny this week following reports of a contentious January meeting between a Vatican envoy and Defense Department officials. The meeting came after the pope directly addressed the U.S. war in Iran during his State of the World speech in January. In his speech, the pope warned of “escalating tensions” worldwide. War is back in vogue, and a zeal for war is spreading,” he said. In the days following, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby met with Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican’s U.S. representative, in a closed-door meeting at the Pentagon, according to reporting from The Free Press. Colby reportedly gave the cardinal a dressing down. “The United States,” Colby said, “has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.” A separate U.S. official reportedly brought up the fourteenth-century Avignon papacy. This was a time tensions between the French monarchy and the papacy that lead to a seven-decade-long relocation of the papacy …

Reasonable Doubt at 30: Revisiting Jay-Z’s Hustler Masterpiece in His Billionaire Era

Reasonable Doubt at 30: Revisiting Jay-Z’s Hustler Masterpiece in His Billionaire Era

Published by Jenni Sidey

For the two decades following Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z dominated music and culture. During one eight-year period within that stretch, he released eight albums, six of which went to number one. His hit songs and collaborations were omnipresent: “Big Pimpin’,” “99 Problems,” “Crazy in Love,” “Umbrella,” “Empire State of Mind,” “N-ggas in Paris.” With cofounders Dash and Burke, he sold half of Roc-A-Fella Records for a large sum to Def Jam Recordings in 1997, and the other half for a much larger sum seven years later. From January 2005 to December 2007, he was the president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, a tenure that was not without some complications, but also not without some notable successes (for example, kick-starting the careers of Rihanna and Ne-Yo). He became the face of the Brooklyn Nets, a publicly redeemed family man, the owner of the streaming platform Tidal, and a cognac and Champagne mogul. As an example of his cultural influence, in the fall of 2003, he released “Change Clothes,” the first single from The Black Album, at …

There’s a Perfectly Reasonable Explanation for Antarctica’s Waterfall of Blood

There’s a Perfectly Reasonable Explanation for Antarctica’s Waterfall of Blood

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech A seeming waterfall of blood in the Antarctic may sound like something from an HP Lovecraft story. But scientists say they’ve found a perfectly mundane explanation for this strange landscape feature, spoiling the cosmic horror. The Blood Falls, as it’s known, is located on the snout of the Taylor Glacier in eastern Antarctica — and isn’t coursing with actual blood. Unfortunate penguins are not being pulverized into a sanguine stew between oscillating chunks of bobbing ice. The continent is not sending us an SOS signal about climate change (at least not here). But since the Blood Falls were first discovered in 1911 by geologist Thomas Griffith Taylor, scientists have been stumped on the origins of its striking color, not to mention what’s causing the grisly spout to be pumped out of the ground and preventing it from freezing. That’s changed in recent decades. Originally believed to be caused by microalgae, scientists came to suspect that its color came …

The Burden of Being ‘The Reasonable One’

The Burden of Being ‘The Reasonable One’

Published by Jenni Sidey

We all know someone who’s always described as “reasonable.” They’re the person who stays calm under pressure, smooths over conflicts, and goes out of their way not to rock the boat, at work, at home, and everywhere. They anticipate the needs of others, apologize before voicing their own, and quietly absorb tension so no one else has to. Being “the reasonable one” sounds like a compliment. But in reality, it’s often a subtle demand to stay quiet, stay calm, and stay accommodating, no matter the personal cost. Over time, this constant self-restraint can leave a person feeling exhausted, resentful, and unseen. What It Really Means to Be Reasonable Being reasonable is often described as being logical, fair, and sensible. In practice, it can mean being compliant, supportive, and accommodating, for the sake of harmony. Being “the reasonable one” involves placating others, smoothing over disagreements, and keeping the peace in public, at work, and in relationships with friends and family. But being reasonable often comes with an unspoken rule: Don’t show emotion. Don’t inconvenience others. Don’t …

DfE ’notes’ calls for reasonable force training standards

DfE ’notes’ calls for reasonable force training standards

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More from this theme Recent articles The government has released final new guidance on the use reasonable force in schools, but has not committed to creating national training standards despite “strong calls” for it. The Department for Education said it had “noted” calls for national training standards, and is “considering developing and delivering additional targeted policy interventions”. The department has been approached to clarify what this means, but has not responded. All school staff “have the legal power to use reasonable force in limited circumstances”, including physical restraint and seclusion. The Department for Education has now issued fresh guidance on how schools should use these interventions. It will come into effect in April, replacing existing guidance in place since 2013. Strong calls for training standards A consultation on the plans has revealed “strong calls for mandatory training standards”, said the DfE. Current reasonable force guidance states schools must make their own decisions about staff training, and whether any staff require more. Under the updated guidance, going live in April, training decisions remain with schools. It states staff “who are likely …