performance metrics

Artificial intelligence is sweeping through every facet of modern technology, but perhaps nowhere is its impact more keenly felt than in the evolution of personal computers. As we stand on the cusp of a new era, AI PCs—billed as the next leap in computing—promise to transform not just how our...

The evolution of Windows 11 has been marked by subtle yet significant transformations, but few are as universally impactful as the recent overhaul of the Task Manager. For many years, the Task Manager has served as the Swiss Army knife for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and power-user...

So, you’re thinking of landing a cushy gig at Microsoft, coasting for a few years, perhaps discovering a new appreciation for coffee breaks, and then waltzing average performance review after average performance review? Well, grab your emergency LinkedIn password, because Microsoft just changed...

Microsoft’s latest innovation in ad monetization is turning heads in the tech community. The new suite, unveiled as part of Microsoft Copilot, is designed to revolutionize the way publishers and advertisers manage and optimize their ad operations. With an AI-driven approach, the suite not only...

The Netgear WBE710 enters the market as a business-class Wi‑Fi 7 access point that brings modern wireless speeds and features into the fold for small and medium-sized businesses—but not without a few caveats worth noting. Design and Build Netgear has built a compact device that stands apart from...

CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0 is here, and it’s stirring up a mix of nostalgia and technical triumph. This major update to the venerable benchmarking tool not only reaffirms its status as a beloved relic of the past but also positions it as a relevant utility for modern Windows systems. Developed by...

The promise and perils of performance metrics are not confined solely to our computers—they extend to the corridors of local governance as well. A recent article from Panay News sheds light on a fascinating initiative in the Philippines: a system to rate the performance of mayors and governors...

As the software industry evolves at breakneck speed, evaluating the robust financial health and market positioning of the key players is crucial for investors, IT professionals, and technology enthusiasts alike. A recent Benzinga report titled “Performance Comparison: Microsoft And Competitors...

Imagine cruising down the information superhighway in a vintage convertible—stylish but struggling to keep up with the pace of modern traffic. That's how many Windows users might feel about their current PCs. Enter Microsoft's latest wager on the future of computing: Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs...

In a significant development for cloud computing, Microsoft has announced the general availability of its latest Azure Cobalt 100-based Virtual Machines (VMs), which are built on Azure's first fully custom Arm-based CPU, the Cobalt 100. This new generation of virtual machines marks a milestone...

Hello everyone, I’m looking to partner with an influencer marketing agency for my brand, but I’m overwhelmed by the options out there. What are the key factors I should consider when selecting an agency? I’m particularly interested in their track record with brands similar to mine, their...

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Slow pages lose users: research from Bing and Google indicates that delays as small as half a second can impact business metrics. To build fast sites, developers need powerful tools to analyze the performance of their sites and debug issues. Link Removed are a great start and the primary tools...

An updated version of the Key Health Indicators for Lync Server 2013 and Skype for Business Server 2015 Link Removed

A question that has been bouncing around my head for years, is that when benchmarking any hard drive, it always produces the same general pattern...a gradually declining slope with regularly spaced dips across the entire slope. I just don't understand why those dips exist, because it doesn't...

We just downloaded Windows 7 and we love it. I have two questions, though: 1) The base score on my computer is 3.1; the Gaming Graphics is 3.1 and the Desktop Performance for Aeros is 3.4. These are the lowest scores-- the highest is a 5.1 in Disk Data Transfer Rate. Is this okay for a 2007...

Okay, so there's been a lot of talk about which is better, which runs leaner, which takes more space, etc. So I decided; Hey! Why not test them all, in a controlled environment, allowing them the exact same treatment to get as accurate a result as possible? Good Idea? I think so too. So here...