If you have disabled visual effects for performance, recheck the menu in Advanced System Settings. For bloatware, look for apps in the Task Manager's "startup tab" for any apps you don't ...

An issue people don't talk about that much is that some Windows updates can slow a PC down. This isn't necessarily a sign of ...

Update drivers and roll back bad Windows 11 updates within 10 days to restore stability and get faster, more reliable ...

If you want smooth frame rates, stable performance, and access to all the latest features, you're going to need more than just a tip-top GPU, like the RTX 5090. You're also going to need the latest ...

AMD released a new major graphics driver as well as a chipset driver today. The latter adds important optimizations for many Ryzen processors and platforms.

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as ...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Republished on July 25 with analysis of Microsoft’s new update claims ...