The first thing I do on any Windows 11 PC to boost performance is adjust the visual effects. These include features such as ...

Turn off your PC instead of restarting it. Disconnect the power cord. If it is a laptop, disconnect its charger and remove its battery (if removable). Press and hold the power button for up to 45 ...

Fast Startup can also prevent you from shutting down your PC. If the system fails to power off and instead sends you back to the login screen, chances are Fast Startup is to blame. Conversely, it may ...

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to address a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to enter recovery and fail to start after installing the KB5058405 May 2025 security update. Users ...

Windows administrators stung by a faulty Microsoft update in the May Patch Tuesday releases now have fixes for the problem. Over the weekend, Microsoft released out-of-band updates to correct the ...

It's been over a year now since the infamous CrowdStrike incident that put both CrowdStrike itself and Microsoft on blast over the inability of millions of computers around the world to recover from a ...

Q: What can I do when my Windows 11 computer freezes or seems unresponsive intermittently? A: Few things are more frustrating than watching your computer grind to a halt just when you need it most.

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 in October. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and install ...

To delay startup programs on Windows 11, use Task Scheduler to create a task that triggers at log-on or startup. Alternatively, antivirus tools like BitDefender, Norton, or Kaspersky offer built-in ...