PCWorld explains how Safe Mode serves as a critical troubleshooting tool when Windows fails to boot by loading only essential system components. Safe Mode enables users to identify problematic drivers ...

If the Startup Impact column in Task Manager is showing Not measured, this post will help you. This usually means Windows is not tracking startup apps at boot time. The good news is that it is usually ...

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...

Microsoft PC Manager is a free tool by Microsoft for Windows 10 and 11 that helps reduce high RAM usage safely and efficiently, offering a one-click "Boost" feature to quickly free up memory space and ...

Is your Windows computer taking forever to start up? Slow boot times can be frustrating, especially when you need to get work done quickly. Whether you're using Windows 10 or Windows 11, this guide ...

This repository offers a comprehensive collection of official resources, detailed guides, and reference materials for CCleaner Professional on Windows PCs. It supports users in optimizing system ...

In context: Mounting controversies have not deterred Microsoft from adding unpopular AI features to Windows 11, which is struggling to gain users despite the end of official Windows 10 support. A ...

If your computer is slow to start up, it's likely due to too many apps opening at once, old or problematic settings, or a cluttered hard drive. Fortunately, these issues are usually fixable without ...

Instead of digging through Run commands, Settings, or Command Prompt rituals like DISM/SFC, wouldn’t it be nice to have one single dashboard for everything in Windows? Microsoft PC Manager does ...

The latest Windows 11 Task Manager icon takes Microsoft's modern amorphous blob aesthetic to its (il)logical limit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Making a program run on startup in Windows ensures your essential apps load the moment you sign in, and in this guide, we’re going to show you how to do that on Windows 11.