Antivirus programs can slow down your computer due to high memory usage, especially during full scans. Check if the antivirus is the cause of slowness by temporarily disabling it and monitoring ...

Windows and macOS artificially throttle CPU speeds even when plugged in, but a simple 60-second power setting fix boosts performance 5-20%.

When you delete a file or folder on your computer, it doesn’t completely disappear right away. Instead, it lingers in your system’s Recycle Bin, where it will remain until you permanently delete it ...

Whether you use your laptop as a glorified Netflix machine or you’re running a side hustle out of Notion, most computer users are all-too-familiar with the spinning wheel of doom. On Macs, it’s that ...

It’s a new year, so it’s time to get organized and set yourself up for success. But If your computer seems like it’s been extra sluggish and crashing a lot lately, it’s time to take care of the ...

We’ve all been there - you’re working on a project or discover something interesting online, and your computer just isn’t moving as fast as it should. Slow computers can be caused by a variety of ...

A slow-running computer can be a major headache, affecting your productivity and causing unnecessary stress. But before frustration kicks in and makes you run to buy a new machine, there are several ...

Computers slow down for any number of reasons, but most of those boil down to one thing – us using them. As you download programs, install extensions, surf the web, create files, and fill your hard ...

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 ...