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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

QUESTION: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer – what are the signs of it being infected? ANSWER: Malware is a general term for any kind of "malicious" software designed to exploit users or ...

You might to shocked to learn that the most reliable Chromebooks have an honest-to-goodness expiration date. Once that date is reached, it’s trash. The Chromebook will not get any more patches or ...

Is Steam running slow or lagging on your Windows computer? Steam is a universal game launcher that lets you play tons of free and paid first-person shooter games and other video games on your PC. It ...

We have a client that is complaining that a number of their computers have been running very slow from time to time lately. They say a reboot has seemed to fix the problem at least for a while and ...

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 ...

Photoshop will run slow for various reasons; some can be easily fixed. This article will explore the reasons Photoshop runs slowly. You will also get recommendations on how to fix or prevent Photoshop ...