system performance

Let’s face it—our Windows PCs are packrats, and the digital junk drawer is real. Before you know it, uncompressed files have staged a quiet coup, squatting on your C: drive, squeezing out precious gigabytes, and silently sabotaging your system’s performance until it rises up with that smug “Low...

The Windows 11 operating system, much like its predecessor, Windows 10, defaults to grouping files in the Downloads folder by date. While this feature can be useful for tracking recent downloads, many users find the grouping style less desirable and prefer a traditional alphabetical sorting...

You know the feeling: you’re in the groove, working away, when suddenly that one application refuses to budge. Your cursor transforms into the iconic spinning wheel of doom, your patience wears thin, and memories of forcibly restarting your computer in the Windows XP era come flooding back like...

Windows 11 ARM on iPad Air with UTM and JIT: Dream, Dare, or Just Dilemma? Picture this: you're brandishing a futuristic tablet at a coffee shop, all smug and secure in the knowledge that, beneath that shiny Apple logo, it’s running Windows 11 ARM. If your inner IT rebel is tickled by such...

Bitdefender, the David Blaine of antivirus software, never ceases to amaze with its ability to keep malware at bay while barely sipping on your system resources. If you’re running Windows 11, you’re already testing the frontiers of what’s possible on the world’s most picked-on operating system...

There’s a familiar comfort in the gentle thud of a well-worn keyboard, the swift glide of a mouse across an equally abused mat, and the soothing certainty that no matter how many apps we spawn in the digital arena, the Windows taskbar will retain its somewhat clunky, but reliable, charm. That...

It’s one of those days. You settle into your chair, fire up your “cutting-edge” Windows 11 laptop, and brace yourself for the digital waltz that is modern computing. The screen springs to life, all clean lines and soothing blue backgrounds, but beneath this tranquil surface, trouble is brewing...

Once upon a time, tucked away in the Settings menus of Windows, there was a secret number that determined your worth—not as a person (thank goodness), but as a PC user. This cryptic figure, the Windows Experience Index, became a badge of honor or a badge of shame, depending on which end of the...

When Classic Outlook Turns Into a CPU Monster: Understanding the Unexpected Resource Hog Microsoft Outlook has been a staple in the digital communication arsenal for decades, quietly powering emails, calendars, and collaboration in homes and enterprises worldwide. Yet recently, users of the...

In a recent update to Windows 10, users have noticed a subtle yet significant change: the removal of the clock displaying seconds in the Calendar flyout. This alteration has sparked discussions among users who rely on precise timekeeping. Interestingly, Windows 11 appears to be addressing this...

Microsoft's Latest Windows 10 Update: An Unsettling Push Towards Monetization and Privacy Concerns In recent months, Microsoft has been rolling out compelling updates to Windows 10 that blur the lines between a traditional operating system and a subscription service platform. While new features...

Unlocking Windows Performance: The Art of Disabling Unnecessary Services Windows is a complex beast, brimming with countless background services that often run automatically without much consideration for their necessity on a typical user's system. Many of these services were designed to support...

Introduction Microsoft has once again ramped up the excitement for the Windows Insider community with the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5235, available exclusively on the Beta Channel. This update, identified by its KB number KB5055615, targets users on Windows 11, version...

Below is an in-depth exploration of five Windows settings you might have wished to disable long ago. With wit and expert insight, we’ll break down why each option isn’t always your friend and provide clear, step-by-step instructions to disable them. Let’s dive right in! 1. Allowing Apps to Run...

Feeling bogged down by Windows 11's constant updates, high hardware demands, and resource-hungry features? If you’ve ever fantasized about reclaiming control of your PC’s performance, privacy, and functionality without the usual Microsoft baggage, it may be time to explore MX Linux 23.5. Yes...

Microsoft’s latest revival of its Recall feature is turning heads in the Windows community once again. After previous controversies and heated debates over privacy and security, the tech giant is cautiously rolling out a revamped version of the AI-powered tool for select Windows Insider program...

I have successfully installed Windows 11 on a more than 12 year old Toshiba Satellite laptop with FlyBy. Startup was a bit slow, but I have replaced the hard disk with a SSD and now the Laptop is running fast and smoothly, and I even have installed all the up-dates. My 13 year old Sony Vaio was...

Task Scheduler may be tucked away in the Windows operating system, but it’s far from a hidden relic—it’s a full-fledged automation powerhouse that many users are yet to harness. Turned from a mere “list-of-programs” utility into your very own digital butler, Task Scheduler can streamline routine...

ESET’s innovative approach to endpoint security is turning heads in the cybersecurity community, particularly among Windows users who value performance and robust protection. With the advent of AI PCs—a concept that marries local AI hardware with everyday computing—ESET is pioneering new methods...

Windows 11 may feel like a breath of fresh air with its sleek new design and innovative features, but if you take a closer look at its default configurations, you might notice that not all is set up to work in your best interest. In our in-depth guide, we explore a series of tweaks and...