Wondering why your computer is agonizingly slow? Bloatware might be to blame — and that means it's time to declutter your computer. So what, exactly, is bloatware? Software is considered bloatware ...

New computer operating at a snail's pace? Get it up to speed again. (Photo: Getty) When you’re stuck with a sluggish computer that struggles to start up or stream a video, it’s tempting to just ...

I almost reinstalled Windows before I discovered this boot time secret.

SSD problems can make your PC entirely unusable. Here's how I dealt with an SSD that caused 30-minute-long boot times.

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 ...

But, before you go out and buy new hardware, there are a few simple tricks you can use to speed up your system without ...

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Q: I’ve got a Windows computer that takes forever to startup. Are there ways to make it faster? A: A well-maintained computer should startup at about the same speed as when you first got it. So if you ...

From corrupted system files and outdated drivers to too many startup programs and slow hardware, various factors can cause your computer to take longer to start up. Aside from getting an SSD, enabling ...

When was the last time you checked your computer’s available storage? Too much clutter slows everything down. Here’s a quick tip to find out how much storage is on your PC. Next time you install a new ...

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