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Tell HN: Chrome Slows Down on Hacker News on My High-End Windows 11 PC

Hacker News - Thu, 05/22/2025 - 4:37pm

I'm running into a frustrating issue where Google Chrome slows down or goes into a loading state while reading big threads on hackernews. (For example this post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41002195)

All I have to do is start clicking the minimize button on threads and my entire PC stops responding for a solid 30 seconds.

I have a really beefy setup so its most likely not from there

Has anyone else run into this?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44066657

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Categories: Hacker News

Ask HN: Has anyone dealt with Apple locking their balance?

Hacker News - Thu, 05/22/2025 - 4:33pm

I used some AMEX points to purchase Apple Gift cards to treat myself to a new Studio, and Apple canceled the purchase. They also locked my Apple Account balance (not the account itself).

I imagine I flagged some kind of fraud prevention algorithm, and CS so far is unhelpful. They've said they escalated it, but I've heard nothing and online chatter (reddit and the Apple forums) indicates that this can be a permanent lock. I have a not insignificant amount of money in that account, as I didn't realize it has a daily limit so have used it on several occasions to purchase phones by putting gift cards into it.

With how many people here use Apple machines daily I figured that someone may have dealt with this, and that this can serve as a PSA for those who haven't.

So if anyone has dealt with this or has advice I'd appreciate some guidance. So far I'm hoping I can work through this system without too much more headache.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44066611

Points: 2

# Comments: 4

Categories: Hacker News

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 23, #446

CNET Feed - Thu, 05/22/2025 - 4:00pm
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 446 for May 23.
Categories: CNET

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 23, #712

CNET Feed - Thu, 05/22/2025 - 4:00pm
Hints and answers for Connections for May 23, #712.
Categories: CNET

Feds Charge 16 Russians Allegedly Tied to Botnets Used in Ransomware, Cyberattacks, and Spying

Wired Security - Thu, 05/22/2025 - 3:56pm
A new US indictment against a group of Russian nationals offers a clear example of how, authorities say, a single malware operation can enable both criminal and state-sponsored hacking.
Categories: Wired Security

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