According to several user reports online, Google was apparently slowing YouTube down if it detected adblockers. However, Adblock has now confirmed that such is not the case at all.
Performance issues RSS
It was only a few days ago that we reported a Microsoft Defender bug that led to Windows 11 performance loss. Following that, Avira is now seemingly freezing Windows up making PCs unusable.
Windows 11 version 23H2, much like some of the previous feature updates for Windows 11, is apparently causing performance loss, and it could have something to do with Microsoft Defender.
Following a recent widespread BitLocker issue that caused the "65000" error code which was mostly a reporting bug, it has been found that the default software BitLocker is causing real impact on SSDs.
On the outgoing Windows 10, it was recently found that Intel's newer 13th Gen is less snappy than 10th Gen CPUs. Interestingly, it looks like modern Ryzen is also falling behind the older Intel chip.
Microsoft may finally be getting to fix File Explorer issues on Windows 11 23H2. There have been user complaints over the general performance and snappiness of the component, among others.
Microsoft and Intel worked together to optimize Windows 11 for the latter's hybrid CPU design. Testing however suggests that Windows 10 may indeed be a bit snappier overall than Windows 11.
Intel's hybrid CPUs are apparently struggling with latency issues as they can often be sluggish despite being much faster on paper than older CPUs like 10th or 11th gen, according to a report.
Microsoft 365 was recently taken down heavily by a massive DDoS attack. And today, only about two weeks after the resolution of that issue, there was outage and issues today across Western Europe.
_plus_bug_medium.jpg)
Microsoft has shared a workaround for an issue where Outlook for Microsoft 365 would be stuck on the startup screen for a while, and on some occasions, it would entirely fail to launch.
Last week, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday for the month of March, and with it, the Moment 2 update was also made available to all. The latest feature update, though, maybe slowing down SSDs.
Another day, another AMD bug has hit Windows 11. This new issue can drop the performance of Radeon GPUs by over 50%. AMD has confirmed the bug exists, though thankfully it looks like a rare issue.
After the two mega-fiascos Samsung recently had with its 990 Pro and 980 Pro SSDs, more bad news could be hitting the industry as several popular models seem to be suffering from performance loss.
The latest Windows 11 update KB5020044 (build 22621.900) is perhaps one of the most important Windows updates in a while. The new release fixes gaming performance issues, adds Moment 2 features, more.
After several user reports and complaints, Microsoft is finally acknowledged gaming performance issues on Windows 11 22H2. The company has now partially removed the upgrade block it implemented.
_medium.jpg)
AV-TEST, which tests and ranks antivirus solutions, has conducted its first Windows 11-based security test. However, Defender, despite all of Microsoft's touting, has managed to come in last place.
Users have been complaining about gaming performance bugs on Windows 11 22H2, ever since the feature update hit general availability back in September. Microsoft has finally acknowledged the issues.
While AMD recently stated that it did not note the major performance issues and variances on Windows 11 with its Ryzen CPUs, data suggests the 22H2 feature update is indeed having issues.
AMD has responded to reports of performance issues on Ryzen 7000 typically on Windows 11 22H2. The company has explained in brief why reviewers and users are experiencing such instances.
Google TV has performance issues, admitted Google, and assured that users of the platform on Chromecast and third-party devices should see significant improvement in boot time, scrolling, and apps.
Adblock: Google did not slow down and lag YouTube performance with ad blocker on
YouTube appears to be slowing itself down upon detecting ad blockers [Update]
Microsoft: We are working on KB5034441/KB5034440 "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE" fix
Get the Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock for your Windows or Mac PC for an all time low price
Recommended by 
We're on Mastodon!
We're on Mastodon!