system performance

Few things are as exasperating for PC users as a program that simply refuses to respond. Whether it’s a graphics-intensive application hanging under the strain of heavy workloads or a web browser freezing thanks to a rogue tab, Windows users are all too familiar with the frustration of...

For over a decade, a subtle yet persistent bug in Windows File Explorer has vexed users—particularly those on devices with hybrid display configurations. While it may not have always been front-page news, this lag in opening File Explorer was a quotidian annoyance that tainted the otherwise...

For months, users of Microsoft's classic Outlook app within Office 365 have reported significant typing lag, often accompanied by high CPU usage. This issue, which caused frustration among many, has been acknowledged and addressed by Microsoft. User Reports and Initial Observations Users began...

Microsoft's classic Outlook app, widely used through Office 365, has been experiencing a frustrating and significant typing lag issue that users have reported for months. The root cause, Microsoft has now acknowledged, is a serious CPU usage spike—sometimes up to 30-50%—triggered during routine...

When Typing an Email Turns Your CPU into a Furnace: Unpacking the Latest Outlook Bug Picture this: you’re drafting a simple email in the classic Outlook for Microsoft 365, and suddenly your computer sounds like a jet engine taking off. Your CPU usage spikes wildly, soaring to 30-50% utilization...

Microsoft's classic Outlook client has recently become the center of frustration for many users due to a CPU usage spike bug that causes the application to consume disproportionately high system resources, locking up computers and draining power. This issue, which has been officially confirmed...

Windows 11 users who seek to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of Microsoft's operating system will find the KB5055627 preview cumulative update a significant yet complex milestone. Released as part of Microsoft’s April 2025 optional, non-security preview updates, this update targets...

Microsoft's ambitious integration of AI capabilities into its Windows platform, epitomized by the Copilot AI service, has stirred significant discussion within the technology community. While Copilot promises to enhance productivity through AI assistance directly in tools like Visual Studio Code...

Microsoft has recently rolled out the KB5055627 update for Windows 11, introducing a suite of enhancements and fixes aimed at refining user experience and system performance. This optional non-security preview update is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to provide users with early access to...

Microsoft has recently rolled out the KB5055627 update for Windows 11, introducing a suite of enhancements and fixes aimed at refining user experience and system performance. This optional cumulative update is part of Microsoft's monthly non-security preview releases, allowing users to test...

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...

Microsoft’s approach to security in Windows has always been a balancing act: bolstering defenses while maintaining system performance, compatibility, and a user base that ranges from individual enthusiasts to the world’s largest enterprises. Over the past several years, virtualization-based...

If you’ve found yourself staring at a sluggish Details list in Windows 11’s File Explorer, waiting impatiently for file information to populate or wincing at jerky scrolling, you’re not alone. This nagging performance issue has tracked Windows 11 since its debut—persisting stubbornly across...

The first public demonstration of Micron’s PCIe 6.0 solid-state drive has sent tremors through the high-speed storage landscape, unveiling breakthroughs that suggest a seismic shift is imminent for enterprise data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and next-generation computing...

The evolution of Windows 11 has been marked by subtle yet significant transformations, but few are as universally impactful as the recent overhaul of the Task Manager. For many years, the Task Manager has served as the Swiss Army knife for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and power-user...

Antivirus software for Windows users has never been more critical—or more complicated. Despite technological advances in built-in Windows security, the evolving threat landscape and the proliferation of add-on features from third-party vendors can make the decision overwhelming. Windows users...

For years, the world of Windows maintenance has been haunted by a particular promise: “Speed up your PC with just one click!” From flashy advertisements on download sites to bundled installers, PC cleaning apps have occupied a curious crossroads in the modern Windows experience. Though they...

Microsoft is turning a new page in the evolution of artificial intelligence on the desktop with a sweeping redesign of its Copilot app for Windows 11. Gone are the days of a simple web-wrapper interface; in its place comes a native application, fully aligned with the familiar look and feel of...

Most Windows 10 users have never explored the powerful diagnostics that lie just beneath the surface of their operating system, and one of the most undersung among them is the ability to generate a rich, detailed energy report. This report, when used properly, isn't just another technical...

If you’ve ever stared at a frozen Windows Explorer window and considered a new career as an off-grid beekeeper, you’re not alone—Task Manager is a universal life raft for would-be PC shipwreck victims, and most of us don’t use it nearly as well as we could. Windows 10 and 11 users, in...