Most modern Windows operating systems will defrag your computer automatically, but you can do it manually if you have Windows 7, 8, 10, or Vista.

To format a hard drive before you start using it in Windows, use the Disk Management utility; on a Mac, use Disk Utility.

One of the things that Windows does behind the scenes is run TRIM on an SSD in your PC. TRIM keeps the SSD in top shape and ...

Some features I thought were optional turned out to be tied to important parts of Windows. Updates stopped installing ...

It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Though Microsoft has quietly given ...

With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, anyone with an older PC is faced with a dilemma. Sure, you can kick the can down the road by signing up for the free 12-month ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, ...

Are you looking to download a fresh copy of Windows 8.1 ISO files? Whether you want to reinstall your operating system, perform a clean install, or just keep an offline backup, understanding how to ...

Click the Windows Button. Open the settings. Select System, click Storage. Scroll down the list and click "Cleanup recommendations." This will launch your temporary files from your Downloads folder ...

The August Patch Tuesday update for Windows fixes 107 security flaws. Among all the security flaws, 13 are ranked as critical. Also adds the new Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery.

If you’ve had your PC for a while or are issued a laptop for work, it can be difficult to gauge whether your PC is up to speed compared to other PCs. But there’s a quick method I use to find this out: ...