This legacy Windows feature still slows down modern PCs

MakeUseOf·Feb 6

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A legacy windows feature is reportedly slowing down modern pcs. The cause of the slowdown appears to be related to outdated components, with some reports suggesting that windows 11 is still built on 90s-era technology. The impact of this issue on computer performance is unclear, with some outlets discussing the effects on modern hardware and others focusing on the limitations of older systems.

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