When you delete a file or folder on your computer, it doesn’t completely disappear right away. Instead, it lingers in your system’s Recycle Bin, where it will remain until you permanently delete it ...

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

You've likely experienced this yourself — you start working on your computer in the morning, and then a few hours later, your device seems to have slowed to a crawl ...

We’ve all been there - you’re working on a project or discover something interesting online, and your computer just isn’t moving as fast as it should. Slow computers can be caused by a variety of ...

The spinning rainbow wheel of death is one of the more frustrating sites in our modern world. Sure, you can refer to it as a beach ball if you’re feeling lighthearted. Or you can call that ...

Antivirus programs can slow down your computer due to high memory usage, especially during full scans. Check if the antivirus is the cause of slowness by temporarily disabling it and monitoring ...

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 ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The ever-dreaded hour glass. The rainbow spinning wheel of death. Depending on which ...

Here’s a scenario that we hear often: It’s a chore to use your computer, because whenever you turn on your PC, it feels so slow. But you don’t want to buy a new system—you only use yours infrequently ...

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 ...