performance improvement

Windows 11 continues its evolutionary journey with the latest Release Preview build 26100.4482, distributed as part of cumulative update KB5060829 for Insiders. This build promises meaningful performance boosts and a range of usability enhancements, most notably within File Explorer and Windows...

Microsoft has released the KB5060842 update for Windows 11, version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4349. This cumulative update, dated June 10, 2025, focuses on enhancing system security and stability. Key Highlights: Security Enhancements: The update addresses various security...

Microsoft has released Hotpatch KB5060841, elevating Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 to OS Build 26100.4270. This update introduces several enhancements aimed at improving system stability and user experience. Key Improvements and Fixes: Extended System Restore Point Retention: Post-update...

Regularly restarting your Windows 11 PC is a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of system maintenance that can have a significant impact on performance, stability, and security. While many users are accustomed to simply putting their computer to sleep or leaving it running for extended...

If you’ve ever puzzled over the inconsistent CPU usage numbers between the various tabs in Windows Task Manager, you’re far from alone. For years, Windows users and IT professionals have questioned why the Processes tab, Performance tab, and other system monitoring tools each seemed to tell a...

Microsoft has recently addressed a persistent Windows 11 bug that caused visual distortions during video playback in Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. This issue, which had been affecting users for several months, has been resolved with the release of the KB5039212...

Settling into a new Windows 11 PC is an experience many users know well. The first boot is wreathed in excitement—Microsoft’s polished setup wizards, vibrant taskbar, and a welcoming Start menu—but beneath the surface, the operating system carries a suite of default behaviors and bundled...

Microsoft has been listening, and Windows 11’s Start Menu is finally getting the user-friendly makeover longtime users have been waiting for. In a bid to address nagging complaints and streamline productivity, a redesigned Start Menu is currently in testing across Insider preview builds. Let’s...

Windows 11’s layered architecture is a marvel of modern OS design, but beneath its glossy surface lies a dense world of background services—many running quietly and persistently, often unnoticed by everyday users. These services underpin features ranging from network connectivity and device...

Windows has always prided itself on iterating and adapting to the needs of its users, and the latest developments in Windows 11 are no exception. Recent beta testing is shaking up the familiar Start Menu design, promising a more customizable, intuitive, and user-friendly experience. In this...

Good news rarely arrives with the pace or polish of a Windows Update, but for thousands of IT administrators and unlucky power users bewildered by stuck cursors and silent Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions, salvation has finally arrived — and not a moment too soon. Dazed and Unresponsive...

Innovative Research Driving the Future of AI and Beyond Microsoft’s research team, along with its academic and industry collaborators, is turning heads with a slate of cutting-edge developments that promise to redefine personalized conversational agents, geologic map analysis, industrial...

Hidden within the latest Windows 11 developer builds lies a feature that might just change the way you think about system performance—and yes, it could very well explain why your computer sometimes runs like a dog on a hot day. Insiders have recently discovered a new Frequently Asked Questions...

The gaming landscape on Windows is about to get even more exciting thanks to NVIDIA's latest GeForce Game Ready Driver update. This driver, now available for download, is not just your run-of-the-mill update—it powers up the stunning Half-Life 2 RTX demo and the enigmatic inZOI experience, while...

As February 2025 rolls on, Windows 11 users—especially those on versions 23H2 and 22H2—have a compelling reason to stay on high alert. Microsoft’s latest cumulative update, KB5051989, delivered on February 11, 2025, is designed for OS builds 22621.4890 and 22631.4890, respectively, and it aims...

Windows 11 KB5053598 is ushering in a mix of performance improvements and some unexpected intrusions as it rolls out on Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 24H2 users. This update, which advances your system to Windows 11 Build 26100.3476, comes packed with technical tweaks—from revving up File...

If you’re one of the Windows enthusiasts who rely on third-party utilities to streamline your package installations, you’re in for some good news. The popular Windows 10/11 package manager UniGetUI has just received its version 3.1.7 update, packing a host of performance improvements and fixes...

When it comes to getting the most out of your Windows PC, even the smallest misstep can snowball into a sluggish, glitchy experience. Inspired by a recent XDA Developers article on “8 ways you are unknowingly ruining your Windows experience,” we’ve dissected these common oversights and added our...

Windows 11 users, rejoice! If you’ve been exasperated by the persistent “Start backup” reminders in File Explorer, Microsoft’s latest update—KB5052093—comes bearing a solution. This new update, rolling out on the Release Preview channel for Windows 11 24H2, not only addresses the backup nag but...

Microsoft’s continuous push for an enhanced Windows experience has brought a fresh update to Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3281 (KB5052086), specifically aimed at Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X series chips. For users sporting these innovative devices, the familiar Windows Search...