performance tools

Assessing your Windows PC's performance is crucial for ensuring it meets your computing needs, whether for everyday tasks, gaming, or professional applications. One effective method to gauge your system's capabilities is by utilizing the Windows Experience Index (WEI), a built-in tool that...

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...

Windows 11 has experienced significant evolution since its debut, continuously pushing toward more responsive, user-centric computing. Microsoft’s newly announced real-time performance logging feature marks another bold step in that journey. This update, now rolling out as part of the Windows 11...

Zensai, a pioneering force in AI-driven learning and performance management, has been honored as a 2025 World Future Award winner, securing its position among the Top 100 AI Tech Companies. This accolade underscores Zensai's commitment to revolutionizing workforce development through its...

For Linux users seeking a modern and visually engaging tool to monitor and manage system resources, Mission Center is an increasingly compelling choice that stands apart from the crowded field of traditional utilities. Unlike long-standing terminal-based solutions like htop or even GNOME's...

It’s one of those guilty computing pleasures: yearning for a stripped-back, no-nonsense interface in an age where software seems to beg for your attention with shiny buttons and charts that flutter like a peacock’s tail. If you’ve spent any time in Windows 11, you know what I mean. Microsoft’s...

Windows 11 is acclaimed for its modern design and innovative features, yet many users have raised concerns about how some default settings seem to favor Microsoft’s own ecosystem over essential system functions. While Microsoft aims to appeal with a clean, minimalist approach, many power users...

WhatsUp Gold 2023.1 raises the bar for network monitoring in Windows environments, combining a refreshed feature set with a focus on ease of use and robust performance. The latest iteration from Progress Software, as highlighted in a recent TechRadar review originally published in PC Pro...

If you’re like many Windows users juggling between an endless stream of files, cached data, and background processes, system sluggishness can feel like an everyday hassle. Enter Microsoft PC Manager—a free Windows app that promises to boost your PC’s performance with a simple click. In this...

Slow pages lose users: research from Bing and Google indicates that delays as small as half a second can impact business metrics. To build fast sites, developers need powerful tools to analyze the performance of their sites and debug issues. Link Removed are a great start and the primary tools...

In this episode of Defrag Tools, Chad Beeder is joined by Jorge Novillo and Jose Baldner to introduce us to Media eXperience Analyzer (MXA). Link Removed (formerly WindowsXRay) is a tool used to visualize ETW traces, with a particular emphasis on media scenarios such as audio/video capture and...

In this episode of Defrag Tools, Andrew Richards and Chad Beeder walk you through the download of the Windows 10 SDK and the latest Sysinternals tools. We harvest the Debugging Tools for Windows, Windows Performance Toolkit, and Application Verifier files from the SDK. Previous Versions: Link...

So, this morning my computer had to go through startup repair but when my computer rebooted afterwards, everything was classic XP style. Ever since this morning I've been unable to change it back to my custom visual styles like Appows Nite and Leopard OSX. I've tried going through performance...

I dual-boot Windows 7 & 8. Now, I could switch to 7 & verify this but, I think my recollection is correct. In 7, after getting the Windows Experience Index, one could View Details but, I recall it being about what the number means & how it was derived. We would often use Everest (or the like)...

Hi, out of interest I'm hoping users will post the score found in the Reliability moniter. I just want to see if there is an average across the range, for example, my score is 7.83 and is usually around that figure. If other users are getting the same results then hopefully we can see a pattern...