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Briarouu
Copper Contributor
Mar 15, 2026

The Windows PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI

My Windows PC is gradually dying, and I believe this is largely due to the over-reliance on cloud-based services and artificial intelligence. These technologies, while convenient, are causing increased system strain, data dependency, and hardware degradation, ultimately leading to performance issues and hardware failure.

 

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  • WayDevn's avatar
    WayDevn
    Iron Contributor

    I understand your concerns about the impact of cloud-based services and artificial intelligence on your Windows PC's performance and hardware longevity. While these technologies offer many benefits, they can also introduce challenges such as increased resource consumption, data privacy concerns, and hardware wear over time.

  • Josu_Lekaroz's avatar
    Josu_Lekaroz
    Brass Contributor

    That's quite a bold statement.
    My 3 year old Windows PC is running smoothly. It's fast, responsive, and in great shape and I’m a heavy Microsoft 365 and cloud user who also works extensively with AI tools. The same goes for the PCs my colleagues and clients use.
    Maybe the issue is specific to your device, or perhaps it simply needs a RAM upgrade.