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Windows’ default file copy is embarrassingly slow compared to this free open-source alternative

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Mar 23, 2026

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Windows Explorer does basic file operations just fine. Drag and drop a few files, and they move in an instant. However, if you are moving a large folder with mixed file types, it chokes and slows to a crawl. This comes from a design choice in how Windows stages file operations.

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Project Hail Mary is now out in theaters, and it’s dominating the box office. The movie, based on the novel by Andy Weir, is about a teacher and former microbiologist named Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) who gets drafted into an effort by the world’s greatest scientists to figure out why the sun is dimming. His...

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A recent study suggests that there is no experimental evidence proving physical punishment is an effective way to discipline children. The findings indicate that alternative, non-physical strategies are just as effective at encouraging child cooperation, without the potential risks associated with spanking. The research was published in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect. Spanking remains...

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