If you need to troubleshoot Windows 10, improve system performance, or just want to clear up some disk space, clear your cache.

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To find your graphics card: Look for a section called Display adapters and click the arrow next to it. You'll see your GPU listed there. If you want more details, right-click the GPU name and click ...

Checking the disk is similar to running the CHKDSK command, which is used to fix errors like bad sectors and file system ...

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The motherboard is one of the centerpieces of every PC — for better or worse. Motherboard problems can affect a variety of components and are not always easy to diagnose. One of the first signs of a ...

Updates for newer Windows versions are often downloaded in the background and installed automatically on the next reboot. This is usually a good thing: The system remains up to date, security gaps are ...