Break these Windows PC habits for peak productivity

Is your Windows PC slowing your work down? The root cause might not be your computer, but your habits. By breaking free from a few inefficient practices, you can speed up your tasks and streamline your everyday PC use. Here’s a breakdown of 10 common habits that can drag down your Windows experience, and how you can refine them for better speed and efficiency.

Give your Windows 11 PC a performance boost

Windows 11 may be optimized for modern devices, but even newer PCs can experience slowdowns. If your system feels sluggish, don’t worry — there are simple adjustments you can make to boost performance.

Disable unnecessary startup programs

Many programs are set to launch automatically when Windows starts.

How to disable AI in Windows and your browser

Microsoft and other tech companies have been integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their products to make tasks easier and more efficient for users. For example, Microsoft’s Copilot is now a central feature of Windows, and Google’s search engine often displays AI-generated answers.

Things you didn’t know you could do on Windows 11 Task Manager

This article explores the lesser-known features of Windows 11’s Task Manager, offering valuable tips and tricks for optimizing system performance, troubleshooting issues, and gaining better control over your computer.

Unlocking Task Manager’s potential

When you launch Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc, there are several features you might not be using.

A guide to using Windows’ in-place upgrade install

Is your Windows PC running slower than usual or behaving oddly? Before you consider a costly service call, try installing a Windows in-place upgrade. This simple process can resolve many common issues and restore your system’s optimal performance and functionality without losing important data.