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I’ve used both. The S25 Ultra gives you more freedom — you can customize, tweak, and even use DeX mode. The iPhone 17 Pro feels restricted but never lags. Both are great; it depends on what you value more.
Samsung wins in hardware, no doubt. But iPhone’s video recording is still unbeaten — especially when editing 4K HDR clips. I work in content creation, and that workflow on iPhone is buttery smooth.
The S25 Ultra feels more like a productivity tool. The S Pen is actually useful for note-taking and editing. I just can’t justify iPhone’s price when Samsung offers so many extra features.
I’ve downloaded multiple versions of the Dropbox installer on a new Lenovo PC running Windows 11.
This is a clean Windows 11 install with no previous Dropbox installations, yet every time I try to run any Dropbox installer .exe—even as an administrator—I get the same error.
I’ve attached a screenshot showing the message, which always appears, even though the file is not an update.exe.
Hi, I’ve been having issues with Windows—it takes forever to load and only starts properly about 10% of the time. I thought it might be a Windows problem, so I plugged in a USB drive with a Windows 10 installation on it, but it’s been stuck like this for the past hour and a half. Any help would be appreciated. I’ve posted in other forums but haven’t gotten any responses. I’d be fine if you told me I need a new PC or just need to try something different.
As an Apple user for years, I must say the 17 Pro’s A19 Pro chip feels effortless. Apps open instantly, and battery management is finally good. But yeah, wish they gave us faster charging like Samsung’s 45 W.
I agree. The 200 MP sensor on the S25 Ultra makes zoom shots insanely detailed. But Apple’s low-light and portrait modes still feel more natural — less overprocessed.
I just tested both at my local store. The S25 Ultra’s display is unreal — super bright and fluid. Apple’s still great with color accuracy, but Samsung’s QHD+ panel with AI tone adjustment feels next level.
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Hey everyone,
With Black Friday 2025 just around the corner, I’m planning to upgrade my phone, and I’m torn between the iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Here’s what I’m considering so far:
*Both have excellent cameras, but Samsung’s 200 MP sensor and improved AI-based zoom on the S25 Ultra look tempting.
*iPhone 17 Pro’s A19 Pro chip and iOS 26 optimisations might offer smoother long-term performance.
*Samsung comes with a larger 5,000 mAh battery, the S Pen, and upgraded cooling efficiency — but it’s heavier.
*I’m looking for the best combination of performance, camera quality, battery life, and long-term value.
So, for those who’ve used either (or both):
-Which one do you think is the better buy this Black Friday?
-Any insider info or predictions on how much these might be discounted in the U.S.?
-How do the ecosystems compare for everyday use (Apple vs Samsung/Android) in 2025?
Would love to hear some real-world feedback before I decide where to spend this year’s deal money.
Thanks in advance!
First, run CHKDSK to scan your drive: open Command Prompt as admin and type chkdsk /f /r C: (replace C: with your drive letter) and let it finish. Then, try running the Windows File Checker: sfc /scannow in admin Command Prompt to repair system files. If this happens during file copy or installation, make sure the source files aren’t corrupted—try copying from a different USB/drive. Also, temporarily disable antivirus or any security software while performing the task. Finally, if it’s stubborn, boot into Safe Mode and repeat the copy or installation; Windows tends to handle files better without extra processes running. That usually clears it up without losing any data.
First, try safely ejecting and reconnecting the USB/microSD, and test a different port—preferably USB 2.0 if available, since Windows sometimes trips on USB 3.0 with large transfers. If it happens during updates, run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and reset the update components (net stop wuauserv → delete C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution → net start wuauserv). For lost files, avoid writing anything new to the drive, then use a reliable recovery tool like Stellar or Recoverit to scan the device. If the issue persists, check for disk errors via chkdsk /f /r on the affected drive and make sure your antivirus isn’t locking files during transfers—disabling it temporarily often helps.
Start by running sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in an admin Command Prompt to repair corrupted system files. Next, update all your drivers—especially GPU, display, and chipset—directly from the manufacturer rather than Windows Update. If it started after a recent Windows update, try uninstalling that update or using System Restore. Faulty RAM can trigger this too, so run Windows Memory Diagnostic or MemTest86. If none of that works, a clean boot can help identify a misbehaving app or service causing the crash. Avoid reinstalling Windows unless all else fails.
I noticed Samsung’s photos look great on the phone but sometimes a bit oversaturated on a PC. Apple’s shots stay more true to life. Not a dealbreaker, but worth noting.