performance tuning

It’s no secret that Windows is packed with a multitude of features designed to bolster its famed versatility and user-friendliness. Yet, in the constant quest for performance, one particular “hidden” feature has split opinion among Windows enthusiasts, system builders, and even IT professionals...

Windows 11 users occasionally encounter an infuriating yet surprisingly common problem: the search bar stops working. This renders quick access to files, apps, and settings cumbersome, forcing users to rely on alternative navigation methods. The search bar, a seemingly simple yet integral part...

When it comes to managing a Windows computer’s performance and energy usage, the power plan is the silent puppet master behind the curtain. Most users are passingly familiar with the default offerings—Power Saver, Balanced, and High Performance—and perhaps even switch between them when...

AMD’s latest flagship CPUs are again setting high expectations in the PC gaming world, but new benchmarks are shaking up long-held assumptions about the ideal combination of hardware and software for performance enthusiasts. This week’s revelations, focusing on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7...

Today’s PC landscape is driven by a near-constant push for performance, user-friendliness, and adaptability—qualities exemplified in AMD’s latest chipset driver update for Windows 11 and Windows 10 platforms. With version 7.02.13.148, AMD delivers a suite of new features that are poised to...

SQL Server 2019 Web Edition is making waves among web application developers and IT decision-makers looking for a robust, scalable, and cost-effective relational database solution. As businesses continue to rely on data-driven insights, this edition of Microsoft SQL Server steps up to offer a...

In a world where waiting more than five seconds for anything is grounds for a social media meltdown, a slow PC is basically a public enemy. But before you cash in your retirement fund for a new laptop because your Windows 11 machine stutters when opening Excel—take a deep breath, crack your...

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...

A Tale of Two Operating Systems: Unmasking the Intel Lunar Lake Xe2 Experience In today’s world of increasingly competitive graphics performance, Intel’s Lunar Lake platforms have started to make waves, even on Linux. Benchmarks comparing the Intel Xe2 graphics on Windows 11 versus Ubuntu 25.04...

In a move that underscores its commitment to refining cloud infrastructure, Microsoft has rolled out the Azure Linux 3.0.20250206 update. While at first glance this might appear as just another Linux kernel update, for those of us navigating the multi-OS ecosystems across our enterprises and...

The graphics processing unit (GPU) is a crucial component of modern computers, especially for individuals who indulge in gaming, video editing, or 3D rendering. While Windows 11 does a good job of managing the GPU automatically, dedicated tools can enhance performance by providing more control...

I am experiencing performance issues on my server running Windows Server 2022. I have tried several solutions, such as adjusting power settings and resource allocation, but have yet to see significant improvements. What other solutions can I try to improve performance from my server?

I have an Intel i7, and at times I can hear my laptop doing a lot work. I open the task manager to see which app uses so much cpu, and I'd see the cpu usage would be 100%, and 5 seconds later it'd drop down to 20%. I'm pretty sure it's not a visual bug in the task manager because I can literally...

The Chakra team was delighted to host the third Node.js VM Summit recently here at Microsoft. These meetings bring together JavaScript VM vendors, Node collaborators, and CTC members including participants from Google, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, nearForm, and NodeSource. This group is currently...

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Hi, I am using nvidia multi display power saver with SLI. With two monitors both cards are running at 51mhz and temps are good. Is this safe to force downclock all the time until I need the extra power/3D?

OK, not quite 7 on today's show, but close enough! On today's episode of Data Exposed, Scott welcomes the always awesome Tom LaRock. Tom is Head Geek (what an awesome title!) at Solarwinds, an infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools company where he focuses on the database aspect of all...

Windows devices can be lightweight and highly mobile, yet, when you need it, have the full capabilities of the Windows OS. The Windows Storage and Deployment Teams, the people who bring modern storage APIs, Storage Sense, setup, and servicing to your phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop would like...

I am using windows 7 service pack 1 32-bit OS and it has many software’s such as NI LabView, TINA, Code composer studio, etc., during the normal usage the memory usage of the system is around 70% if I open a browser it reaches up to 95% and most of the system memory is getting occupied by the...

Does anyone know if there is a way for the user to tweak something in Win 7 Ulimate 64 it so that Pinnacle Studio 15 will use all 12 threads? Or is this restriction something imposed by the code in Studio. I was expecting a a 25% rendering speed improvement by moving from a 4 core intel to a 6...