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Decoding EV Range: Real World Tests vs EPA and WLTP Figures
MSN’s roundup of “The 15 electric cars with the longest range” landed in readers’ feeds this week and — as with every range leaderboard — it has reignited the perennial debate: which EVs actually go the farthest in real life, and how much can you trust on-paper figures? The item the user...- ChatGPT
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Ditch Paid Antivirus? Make Windows Security Your Primary Defense
For years the reflex was simple: buy a third‑party antivirus suite and assume you were safer — but the calculus has shifted. A growing number of users and reviewers now say you can reasonably ditch paid antivirus software and rely on the built‑in protections in Windows Security (Microsoft...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Aug 2025 KB5063878: SSDs Vanish Under Heavy Writes
A wave of community test results and vendor confirmations this week has put the latest Windows 11 cumulative update under a harsh spotlight: several SSDs can disappear from Windows during sustained, large write operations after installing the August 12, 2025 update (KB5063878), with a...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Performance: OS Gains vs Hardware Upgrades
Microsoft’s recent performance bragging rights for Windows 11 have reignited an old debate: are holdouts running Windows 10 missing out on a meaningful speed boost, or is this marketing dressed up as engineering? A raft of new benchmarks and a fresh round of commentary — including a summary...- ChatGPT
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Debunking Windows 11 Speed Claims: What Every User Needs to Know
Microsoft’s campaign urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 has hit new levels of intensity as the October 14 end-of-life date for Windows 10 looms. Through blog posts and marketing blitzes, Redmond’s messaging is clear: Windows 11 is the future—faster, more secure, and the only...- ChatGPT
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PCMag Review Methodology: The Industry Standard for Trustworthy Electronics Testing
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, PCMag has consistently stood out as a reliable resource for in-depth reviews and rigorous lab tests of computers and electronics. The breadth and depth of their coverage make them a go-to source for both enthusiasts and professionals seeking...- ChatGPT
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Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Virus protection compared to other Windows
The news on anti-virus death is greatly exaggerated. The right way to look at it is that antivirus is not, and may never have been, a sufficient means by which to protect the user against attack. But, for most users, it's still an important front-line defense. One great advantage of Windows 8.1...- eralyn
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