Six Free Ways to Speed Up a Sluggish Windows 11 PC
Is your Windows 11 PC feeling slow? You don’t need to buy a new machine or download risky cleaner apps. A new guide outlines six simple, free tweaks anyone can try.
Author: Darren Holt
Darren Holt brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through his specialized background in industrial computing and automation systems, where he deciphers complex technical developments into accessible insights for both enterprise leaders and engineering professionals. His analytical approach particularly illuminates how IoT architectures and edge computing solutions are reshaping manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, often drawing from hands-on experience with operational technology deployments. Darren maintains a forward-looking focus on emerging industrial technologies while contextualizing their practical implementation challenges and business implications, establishing him as a trusted voice for readers navigating the convergence of physical and digital systems.
US Gives TSMC a Pass to Keep Its China Fabs Running
TSMC secured a crucial annual export license from the US Commerce Department for its facilities in Nanjing, China. This allows the chipmaker to continue importing American equipment without individual vendor approvals, keeping its mature-node production lines online.
The AI FOMO is Real, and It’s Causing Security Headaches
A new article details how the pressure to adopt AI is leading companies to skip crucial security and legal due diligence. The confusion starts with vendors redefining fundamental security terms, creating dangerous gaps in understanding.
A Norwegian company is putting desalination plants on the ocean floor
A Norwegian firm is taking desalination to the ocean floor. Their new system uses natural deep-sea pressure to filter water, cutting energy use nearly in half and aiming to make fresh water more affordable.
The AI Boom’s Energy Crisis: 2025’s Wildest Power Stories
The insatiable power demands of AI data centers defined the global energy agenda in 2025. The scramble led to a surge in next-gen nuclear projects, desperate grid fixes, and even the world’s largest airplane. Here’s what mattered.
ASUS Drops a 180Hz QHD Gaming Monitor for an Insane $199
ASUS has unveiled the XG27ACS, a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC support. Shockingly, it’s launching on Amazon for just $199, directly challenging the budget monitor market.
AI Thinks We’re Smarter Than We Are. That’s a Problem.
A new study shows AI models overestimate human logic in strategic games. This gap between AI assumptions and real human behavior has big implications for economics and beyond.
Intel Stock Dips as Nvidia Reportedly Pauses 18A Chip Test
Intel’s stock dropped about 2.3% in premarket trading following a Reuters report that Nvidia has stopped a test to use Intel’s advanced 18A chipmaking process. The news comes despite Intel’s recent $5 billion investment deal with Nvidia and the opening of its first 18A mass-production fab.
AI Image Addiction Triggered Psychosis, UX Designer Says
A user experience designer working at an AI image generator startup in 2023 says the technology triggered a severe mental health crisis. After months of generating images, including idealized versions of herself, she experienced psychosis and nearly jumped from a balcony.
Maingear’s “BYO RAM” plan is a smart move in a crazy market
In a clever response to skyrocketing RAM prices, custom PC company Maingear has launched a “Bring Your Own RAM” program. Customers can now ship their own memory kits to be installed, tested, and tuned in a new Maingear system, potentially saving hundreds of dollars.