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Since the latest PS5 update, the controller battery seems to be dropping way faster than it used to. Before, I could play for a decent amount of time before needing to plug it in, but now it feels like I’m charging it constantly.

It’s kinda weird because nothing else really changed. Same controller, same games, same settings, but the battery percentage just disappears way quicker. Sometimes it’ll drop a bunch after only a couple hours, and I’m not even using the mic that much.

Could the update have changed something in the background that’s causing more battery drain? Maybe haptics, adaptive triggers, Bluetooth, or some other setting? I checked the usual stuff but don’t really wanna start messing with random settings if it’s not actually related.

Also wondering if anyone else noticed this right after updating, or if it could just be my controller battery getting old at the same time. The controller isn’t super old, so the timing seems kinda suspicious.

Has anyone found a fix for this, or is it better to just wait for another update? Trying to figure out if this is a software issue before buying another controller.

It happens out of nowhere sometimes, even when I’m not doing anything crazy. Usually there’s Chrome open with a bunch of tabs, maybe YouTube, Reddit, Discord web, Gmail and some other normal stuff, then suddenly the CPU shoots up and everything starts feeling slow.

The weird part is it doesn’t always happen with the same tabs. Sometimes I can have 20+ tabs open and everything is fine, then other times it hits 100% with only a few tabs. Fans start going crazy, Chrome gets laggy and switching between tabs takes forever. If I wait a few minutes it might go back to normal, but sometimes it stays high until I close Chrome completely.

Could this be one bad website or an extension running in the background? Or is Chrome just gonna use a ton of CPU when there’s lots of tabs open? I checked Task Manager but there are so many Chrome processes that I’m not really sure which one is causing it.

What’s the easiest way to figure out what’s actually using the CPU? Also does hardware acceleration help with this, or can it make things worse?

Or is this something better left to a repair shop? Storage is getting really low and I’m thinking about replacing the current SSD with a bigger one, but I’ve never opened a laptop before. I know desktops are easier to upgrade, but laptops seem kinda complicated with all the small parts and stuff.

How do I even know what type of SSD my laptop uses? Is there a way to check in Windows before buying anything? I keep seeing M.2 NVMe SSDs online, but I’m not sure if every laptop supports those or if there are different sizes/types I need to worry about.

Also, if I replace the SSD, does that mean Windows and everything gets deleted? Do I need to clone the old drive first, or can I just install the new SSD and reinstall Windows? I don’t really have important files on there, but obviously don’t wanna mess up the laptop.

Is this a pretty normal beginner upgrade, or can I easily damage something while opening the laptop? Any tips for what to check before ordering the SSD would be really helpful. Just trying to avoid buying the wrong thing.

Is an ultrawide monitor actually practical for everyday work or does it just look cool on the desk? Thinking about switching from a normal 27-inch monitor, mostly for browsing, documents, spreadsheets, coding, and having multiple windows open at once. The idea of having everything side by side sounds really useful, but not sure if the huge width gets annoying after a while. Do you actually use the extra space or end up keeping most apps centered anyway? Also wondering about things like window management, text clarity, and whether some websites/apps look weird on the wider aspect ratio. Gaming isn’t really the priority here, this would mostly be a work setup. Would an ultrawide make multitasking noticeably better, or is a dual-monitor setup still the smarter move? And are curved ultrawides better for this kind of use? Trying to figure out if it’s one of those upgrades that sounds awesome but gets old fast, or something that genuinely makes daily computer work easier. What size would you guys recommend too, 34-inch or 38-inch? Any downsides I should know before dropping money on one?

I’ve got around $800 for a gaming PC and can’t decide if I should build one myself or just buy a prebuilt. I’ve never built a PC before, so kinda worried I’ll mess something up or buy parts that don’t work together lol. At the same time, I keep seeing people say prebuilts are overpriced and that building yourself gets way better parts for the money. The main thing I care about is gaming, mostly 1080p and maybe 1440p later. Don’t need crazy RGB or anything, just want the best performance possible and something that’ll last a few years. With $800 total, is building still worth it after adding Windows and everything else I might need? Or are there decent prebuilts around that price that aren’t complete garbage? Also how hard is building actually for someone with zero experience? I can follow tutorials and stuff, just don’t wanna accidentally break a $200 part because I plugged something in wrong. Would appreciate any advice on what route makes more sense with this budget.

I’m new to the PS5 and I’m trying to understand whether HDMI cables actually make a difference. I’ve seen some cables that cost $10–15 and others that are $50+ for basically the same thing.

For gaming, does a more expensive cable give you better picture quality, lower input lag, or more reliable 4K/120Hz and VRR? Or is it mainly marketing as long as the cable has the right specs and bandwidth?

I’m about to buy one for my setup, so I’d really appreciate some advice from people who have actually tested different cables. Is there any reason to spend more?