performance tools

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...

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...