Windows and macOS artificially throttle CPU speeds even when plugged in, but a simple 60-second power setting fix boosts performance 5-20%.

If you’ve used a computer for a fairly long period of time then there’s a good chance that you’ve felt it getting slower over ...

Is your computer too slow? Sometimes it seems like they cannot work fast enough — but that doesn’t mean you need to get a new ...

A slow hard drive can make routine tasks, such as storing and transferring files, unbearably frustrating. Running Windows or any other operating system from a slow hard drive can make matters even ...

SystemReset.exe is a built-in tool in Windows that helps users reset their PCs to factory settings. It is handy when facing critical system issues or when your PC is running slow due to software ...

Microsoft’s BitLocker software encryption of for SSDs, which is activated by default in Windows 11 Pro, causes a massive reduction in the performance of storage drives. TomsHardware conducted ...

This is the basic Blue Screen of Death we've had since Windows 8, with Microsoft adding a QR code to the screen in Windows 10. Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If you've encountered a blue screen of death ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...