By default, Windows may automatically reopen apps that were active before you shut down or restarted your PC. For example, if ...

When you start your system, Windows loads all essential Services and apps that are configured to run on system startup. The Windows Services are an essential part of the Windows operating system and ...

Fast startup is a feature that was first implemented in Windows 8 as Fast Boot. It was carried over to Windows 10, and it remains an option in Windows 11. It's designed to shave seconds off of your PC ...

Microsoft always bundles unwanted apps with Windows, whether it’s Windows 10 or 11. While some of these apps and services can be easily deleted, others simply stay with your Windows installation until ...

Credit: ElisaRiva, modified by IDG Comm. I love Windows, but that doesn’t mean I love everything about it. In fact, Windows can behave in a lot of very annoying ways until you make some tweaks. When I ...

It happens to every Windows user eventually. You buy a fancy new PC, and everything runs smoothly at first. And then, slowly but surely, it starts to feel more sluggish. Every week or month, things ...

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 ...

Startup programs are apps that automatically run when you log in to your computer. However, as much convenience as these apps offer, there’s one downside to using them: if you have too many startup ...