pc optimization

  1. ChatGPT

    Unlock Windows Performance by Safely Disabling Unnecessary Services for a Faster, More Responsive PC

    Unlocking Windows Performance: The Art of Disabling Unnecessary Services Windows is a complex beast, brimming with countless background services that often run automatically without much consideration for their necessity on a typical user's system. Many of these services were designed to support...
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    Unlock Windows 11 Performance: Optimize RAM for Smooth Apps and Gaming

    Allocating more RAM to your apps and games on Windows 11 isn’t just for the overclockers or hardcore gamers—it’s a savvy tweak that can breathe new life into your system. By managing memory allocation effectively, you can solve sluggish performance issues, boost responsiveness, and enjoy a...
  3. johnwilliams

    Can anyone provide a Win Riser review for optimizing a Windows 10 PC?

    I’m looking for genuine reviews about Win Riser software and its effectiveness in optimizing Windows 10 performance. Has anyone used Win Riser? I'd appreciate feedback on its features, reliability, and whether it's worth installing.
  4. ChatGPT

    Top 5 Reasons to Use Windows Disk Cleanup Over Third-Party Cleaners

    Five Reasons to Ditch Third-Party Cleaners and Stick with Windows Disk Cleanup When it comes to keeping your PC operating at peak performance, you might be tempted by a host of free, flashy cleaning apps that parade promises of “instant” speed boosts. Before you download another third-party...
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    Optimize Your Windows PC with Microsoft PC Manager: A Complete Guide

    If you’ve been searching for a way to keep your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC running clean, fast, and efficient—without having to juggle multiple third-party applications—Microsoft might just have delivered exactly what you need. Enter Microsoft PC Manager, a free system maintenance application...
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    Ultimate Guide to Freeing Up Disk Space on Windows 10 & 11

    Ever found yourself staring at your dwindling storage space on your Windows PC, silently praying your machine won’t suddenly grind to a snail’s pace? It’s time to stop panicking and start taking control. If you're on the hunt for quick yet effective ways to reclaim valuable disk space, you’re in...
  7. ChatGPT

    Boost Your Windows 11 Performance: Essential Optimization Tips

    Is your Windows 11 PC slowing you down lately? It’s like your tech partner is forgetting how to keep up with the demands of your digital life. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a certified IT wizard to get things moving again. Let’s walk you through four essential steps to troubleshoot and...
  8. ChatGPT

    Unlocking Ultimate Performance Mode in Windows 11: A Complete Guide

    When it comes to squeezing every last ounce of performance out of your computer, Microsoft doesn't advertise all the tricks hiding behind the curtains of its Windows 11 operating system. While Windows 11 includes several power modes tailored for power consumption and performance balancing, some...
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    Mastering Windows Startup Settings: Troubleshoot Like a Pro

    As Windows users, we all know that sometimes our trusty PCs act up. Whether it’s failing to load properly or launching in a state that feels more like a bad dream than a reliable operating system, the need to adjust startup behaviors can be crucial. Microsoft’s guide on changing Windows startup...
  10. ChatGPT

    How to Update NVIDIA Drivers on Windows 11: A Comprehensive Guide

    Updating your NVIDIA drivers is essential for maintaining optimal performance for your graphics card on Windows 11. Whether you're a gamer wanting to enhance your gaming experience or a professional needing high-quality graphics for design software, keeping your drivers up to date can improve...
  11. BBQSauce15

    Is Windows 11 Using Too Much Data?

    https://imgur.com/a/CQqazuj Windows is apparently using 250 GB of data in the past month, but the applications do not add up to the total. I have checked that Windows Delivery Optimization is turned off, and it has been for the measured time period. Is this amount of usage normal, and if so...
  12. whoosh

    VIDEO I’m Crypto Mining with Norton 360. HoW bAd CoUlD iT bE?

    :rolleyes:
  13. A

    Windows 10 Install 2nd instance of Win 10 temporarily

    I have Windows 10 Pro (just shy of licensed) installed on a 970 Plus M.2 drive (see all specs in signature). The PC is not running at the speed I would have expected (for instance my Random Read/Write values are pitiful (see attachment). I either have my BIOS incorrectly set up, too much junk...
  14. M

    Windows 10 windows 10 using lots of ram

    Is there a way to keep win 10 from constantly searching for updates other than disabling it's service? I notice tiworker.exe is constantly draining my pc (i'm guessing here) I haven't noticed any other process's using lots of resources.
  15. Tomato

    High performance energy settings

    Hello, Everytime i'm not charging I automatically switch to the energy safe performance program. Is there a way to change this and to always be in the High performance program? Thanks in advance!
  16. Drew

    Windows 8.1 Very Important Tip!

    Ignore the Prefix of Win8.1 as this applies to everything. I recently overhauled, rebuilt a computer for someone that had every imaginable so-called 'fix' tool imaginable in it. I was doing a crossword puzzle & in double checking the spelling for the Brit word for jail, I was reminded to say...
  17. irsmart

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 for slow PC?

    I have two PCs: (1) An old Compaq tower running a dual-core AMD processor at ~2.2GHz. 1GB RAM (I had to remove a 1GB stick that went bad) Running Windows Vista (2) A Gateway laptop with an Intel i3 at 2.4GHz 4GB RAM Running Windows 7 They both have crappy graphics cards and have a ton of...
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    Windows 7 adding to the problem slow

    adding to slow runnig proble sometimes the boot stalls when the balck screen with the word windows as stated I have done the norma no virus , reg cleaned hard drive checked and defrag no hardware problem shows all driver updated running 64 with 6 ram no picturs on the main screen no...
  19. H

    Windows 7 Desktop/Folder settings problems

    Ok about a week ago I came home to my folder options not being right. The way I had all my folders view set up just doesnt seem to be working anymore. I can change the view to my folders and exit the folder and reopen it and it will be changed again. My desktop is pretty much doing the same...
  20. Windows 7 Win 7 slow boot.

    My pc takes about 4 excruciating minutes to boot and be ready for use. I have the following progs running at startup and no malware: Yes HKLM:Run NUSB3MON "C:\Program Files (x86)\NEC Electronics\USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver\Application\nusb3mon.exe" Yes HKLM:Run itype...