To figure out why your PC is slow, try eliminating startup programs, using fewer browser tabs, and changing the way you ...

If you’ve used a computer for a fairly long period of time then there’s a good chance that you’ve felt it getting slower over time. If you’re using it on a fairly regular basis, it’s going to feel ...

SFC, or the System File Checker, is a built-in computer health inspector that you can run via the Windows terminal. It scans ...

Have you been having issues with your PC moving at a snail's pace lately? Don't panic; it happens to everyone. Before you decide to invest in a new PC or take your computer into a repair shop, there ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

If you notice slowness, having Task Manager open to the details page can help diagnose the issue. If you see the CPU or memory or disk columns at 100 percent, that means some app or process is hogging ...

If you find that Google Chrome is running slow, there are a few things you can do to speed it up. Here are 5 of them.

If your old Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer is running slow, don't buy a new one right away. Disabling one background service can help speed it up without affecting the stability of your system. Do ...

RAM is a required component of a computer. It is a volatile memory that stores all the CPU calculations required to run an app or software. If RAM is damaged, you cannot run your computer. To check if ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...