Fourteenth Edition Newsletter
Published: Friday August 1, 2025
Is Your Computer Running Slow?
We’ve all been there – you click, you wait, you click again, and your computer just isn’t keeping up. A slow system can be frustrating and impact your productivity. Before you throw your mouse across the room, try these simple steps to diagnose and potentially resolve common slowdowns.
Restart Your Computer
It might sound too simple, but a fresh start often clears out temporary glitches and processes that might be hogging your computer’s resources.
- Click on the Start Menu (usually the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner or center of the taskbar).
- Click the Power icon.
- Select Restart.
- Wait for your computer to completely shut down and then boot back up.
Why it helps: Restarting closes all open programs and clears your computer’s short-term memory (RAM), giving it a clean slate.
Close Unnecessary Programs and Browser Tabs
Every program and browser tab you have open uses a portion of your computer’s memory and processing power. Too many can slow things down considerably.
- Look at your Taskbar (the strip at the bottom of your screen). Are there programs open that you’re not actively using? Right-click on their icons and select Close window or Exit.
- Check your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.). Do you have dozens of tabs open? Close any that you don’t immediately need.
Why it helps: Freeing up RAM and CPU cycles allows your computer to focus on the tasks you are actively performing.
Still Experiencing Slowdowns?
If you’ve followed these steps and your computer is still struggling, it might be time for a deeper look. There could be other factors at play, so its time to you call up M Cubed to take a more thorough look. We will be more than happy to see whats going on and get you’re computer back running fast as ever!
Decisions Powered by AI?
Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize business decision-making by enhancing speed, accuracy, and strategic foresight. As AI systems become more sophisticated, they are increasingly capable of analyzing vast datasets, identifying patterns, and generating actionable insights in real time. This shift will empower organizations to make faster, data-driven decisions, reduce human error, and uncover opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed. By 2027, experts predict that up to half of all business decisions will be either augmented or fully automated by AI agents. However, this transformation also demands a new level of digital literacy among executives and robust governance frameworks to manage risks such as bias, data integrity, and ethical use. Businesses that invest early in AI literacy and infrastructure are likely to gain a significant competitive edge in the evolving digital economy.
Employee Spotlight
JAMES TABOR
James finds his greatest enjoyment in creating, playing, and listening to music. Interestingly, he grows and harvests a variety of hot peppers! His motivation stems from the fear of failure, and his proudest accomplishment is being a good father. James lives by the mantra: “If you want to be good at anything you must work at it, practice creates perfection.”
