The first thing I do on any Windows 11 PC to boost performance is adjust the visual effects. These include features such as ...

Disk Cleanup is another utility that is accessible regardless of your Windows version. The easiest way to open it is to search for "Disk Cleanup" in the search bar and bring up the window.

An issue people don't talk about that much is that some Windows updates can slow a PC down. This isn't necessarily a sign of them being flawed, though. As it turns out, this can just be a temporary ...

Is your Windows computer taking forever to start up? Slow boot times can be frustrating, especially when you need to get work done quickly. Whether you're using Windows 10 or Windows 11, this guide ...

When your PC is sluggish, there are several things you can try (Getty Images) Having a slow computer can make even the easiest of tasks drag out for what feels like forever. And, unfortunately, it can ...

One complaint about Windows 11, especially for those on older systems, is its sluggish performance, and Microsoft is now seeking your assistance to find the root of the problem. In a preview build for ...

These changes follow a rough patch for Windows updates. Just months ago, users reported SSD failures and sluggish performance ...

Microsoft has admitted that turning on BitLocker on PCs with NVMe SSDs can have a noticeable performance impact.

It's easy to speed up your laptop. Which is just as well, as spending minutes at a time waiting for it to load a simple webpage or a Microsoft Office program can make even a sane person want to throw ...

Struggling with slow internet on your computer can be seriously annoying. In its annual survey in March, Which? found that 69% of internet users had experienced an issue with their connection in the ...

Been thinking about hitting the upgrade button on your Windows 10-powered PC? You might want to hold off as a new bug has been discovered which is making some PCs grind to a frustratingly slow halt.