efficiency mode

  1. Edge Dev Adds Toggle: System Default vs Always-On Efficiency Mode (Energy Saver)

    Microsoft has quietly added a simple but consequential toggle in Microsoft Edge Dev that hands users explicit control over whether the browser’s Efficiency mode follows Windows 11’s system-level Energy Saver or stays enabled all the time—an integration that tightens the browser’s...
  2. Windows 11 Game Day: Optimize Edge for Smooth Sports Streaming

    A small local-news photo page showing a Jaguars–Saints football moment—paired with a Bluefield, West Virginia forecast calling for mid‑70s highs, rising rain chances through the afternoon, and a cooler, showery evening—captures a bigger reality of game day in 2025: fans jump between highlights...
  3. Seven Practical Habits to Keep Windows 11 Fast and Secure

    Keeping Windows 11 feeling fast isn’t about chasing exotic tweaks—it’s about sticking to a practical maintenance routine that prevents small issues from snowballing into slow boots, stutters, and crashes. The seven fundamentals below are the bedrock of a healthy system: scan and repair system...
  4. Windows 11 Task Manager Redesign: Modern Interface & Enhanced Monitoring Features

    Microsoft has unveiled a comprehensive redesign of Windows 11's Task Manager, introducing a modern interface and enhanced functionality aimed at improving user experience and system monitoring capabilities. A Modernized Interface The updated Task Manager now features a sidebar-based navigation...
  5. Unlock Hidden Windows 11 Features to Boost Performance & Productivity

    Windows 11 introduces a suite of features designed to enhance system performance and user experience. While some are prominently highlighted, others remain underutilized yet offer significant benefits. By exploring these lesser-known functionalities, users can optimize their PCs for faster...
  6. How to Optimize RAM Usage in Windows 11: Improve Speed & Efficiency

    Windows 11 has ushered in a new era of design, security, and convenience for PC users, but with these benefits comes an undeniable side effect: increased resource demands. For those planning to migrate from Windows 10, especially with the looming end-of-support date in October 2025...
  7. Microsoft Edge vs Google Chrome: The Ultimate Browser Comparison 2025

    In the ever-evolving landscape of web browsers, Microsoft Edge has emerged as a formidable contender, challenging the long-standing dominance of Google Chrome. Recent developments have highlighted Edge's advancements in performance, resource efficiency, and integration capabilities, particularly...
  8. Effective Ways to Free Up RAM on Windows 11 for Faster Performance

    A smooth, responsive computing experience is a hallmark of any well-maintained Windows 11 system, yet even the most powerful machines can succumb to frustrating slowdowns and random freezes. In nearly every case, the culprit behind these interruptions is a lack of available RAM—Random Access...
  9. 5 Hidden Windows Task Manager Tips to Boost Productivity and Troubleshooting

    For many Windows users, Task Manager is the digital equivalent of a fire extinguisher: we reach for it only when an app freezes, a fan spins out of control, or performance inexplicably crawls. But beneath its utilitarian façade, Task Manager conceals a treasure trove of features—many of which...
  10. Mastering Windows Task Manager: Boost Performance with Efficiency Mode

    If you’ve ever struggled with a sluggish computer or wondered why your system seems to drag its feet on critical tasks, you might want to take a closer look at one of Windows’ most underrated features: Task Manager. While many of us know it as the trusty tool for force-quitting frozen...
  11. 8 Hidden Tips to Master Windows Task Manager

    If you’ve only used Windows Task Manager to force-close an unresponsive application or glance at basic resource usage, it's time to level up your game. Task Manager is far more than just a “kill switch” for misbehaving processes—it’s a robust diagnostic and management tool built right into...
  12. Mastering Windows Task Manager: 8 Essential Tips for Users

    When you think of Task Manager, you might only picture closing frozen applications or glancing at RAM usage. However, if you’ve been relying on it for just the basics, it’s time to take a deeper dive. Windows’ Task Manager is a robust tool filled with hidden features that can help you...
  13. Microsoft Integrates Windows 11 Energy Saver with Edge Efficiency Mode for Extended Battery Life

    Introduction In a move designed to benefit users who are constantly on the go, Microsoft has announced the integration of its Windows 11 Energy Saver feature with the Edge web browser’s Efficiency Mode. This groundbreaking combination promises to enhance the battery life of devices, particularly...
  14. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22557

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22557 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Windows Insiders will notice that the name of the branch we are releasing builds from has changed to NI_RELEASE. The branch in which we release builds from to Insiders in the Dev...
  15. Get your holiday shopping done with the best browser for shopping

    This year truly has felt like it’s flown by. I cannot believe we’re only six weeks away from the end of the year. Even crazier that come January, it will be two years since we launched Microsoft Edge. As our two-year anniversary approaches, I am excited to share with you how we continue to make...