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Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETWindows 11 has been around for a few years now, and if you were an early adopter like I was, there’s a good chance your computer has slowed down significantly since then. There are several reasons why a device’s performance may plummet. It could be the result of too many apps taking up resources, unoptimized settings, or even a virus infecting the hardware. The easiest thing you can do in the short term is restart your computer. A simple reboot restores the RAM and re-establishes connections.Also: The ultimate Windows 11 upgrade guide: Everything you need to knowBut to enjoy improved performance over the long term, you’ll need to alter how your computer operates. The advice I’m about to give you is all the things you can do right now to enhance your Windows 11 experience. And you won’t need to go into a device’s BIOS or download some random app from an unverified source; these changes can be made right from the system menus.1. Download the latest updates More

Bloomberg/Contributor/Getty Images When I was a kid living near Grantsville, West Virginia, some of my neighbors were into amateur ham radio. I found their analog electronics and antennas and their mastery of Morse code fascinating.  They were into it because they talked with people thousands of miles away, played with tech, and knew they could […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETOne of the most memorable product launches from this year’s CES was LG’s Signature OLED T, More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETDuring the iOS 18 unveiling at WWDC 2024, Apple announced plans to give the Apple Home app support for the core functionality of vacuum cleaners by the end of 2024 — but those plans were delayed. Now that iOS 18.2 is live, new clues indicate that the next big iOS drop of 18.3 could finally bring Apple Home support for robot vacuums. Along with delaying robot vacuum support for HomeKit, Apple had already delayed several Apple Intelligence features that were expected with iOS 18 — which has been generally available since September — until the launch of version 18.2 some days ago. Also: The best robot vacuums for 2024: Expert tested and reviewedThe Home app’s iOS 18.3 beta 1 code features a list of values referencing robot vacuums, indicating that this is the iOS version that would give Apple Home robot vacuum control. This timeline supports what’s currently visible on Apple’s HomeKit page, which indicates that the robot vacuum “feature will be available in early 2025.” More

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI’ve spent a long time traveling dumb. Overpacking. Underpacking. Having everything crammed into a bulging suitcase or uncomfortable backpack. I’ve traveled for six weeks with little more than a bunch of drones and no space for much more than a change of underwear, and I’ve gone away for three days with 50 lbs of luggage, most of which came back untouched. I’ve lost things, broken things, misplaced things, and had some heart-stopping moments when I thought my travel documents had gone AWOL. Also: The best travel VPNs: Expert tested and reviewedI’ve learned — through painful experience — to travel smarter, and having the right gear is one of the key ways to accomplish this. Here’s the gear I use, along with some more affordable alternatives.1. Sling laptop bag   More

Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images It’s old news by now that business processes are being transformed into artificial intelligence (AI) operations. Companies such as Salesforce, Hubspot, and Microsoft unveiled a slew of AI “agent” capabilities this year for business functions such as customer service and sales.  Now, a wave of privately backed software firms are using AI […] More