Frequent computer maintenance is key to keeping your desktop performing at its best for years after purchase. It's an important habit to build early on, and most tools you'll need are either cheap or ...

Computers are essential to modern life, but many users forget that regular cleaning is just as important as software updates. Over time, dust, pet hair, and debris can build up inside your device, ...

Regular maintenance can save you money that you may need to spend on computer technicians if you ignore essential processes for long enough. If you habitually maintain your system, the risk of facing ...

You do the dishes. You do the laundry. If you have a lawn, you mow it – on occasion. You sometimes think about making your bed. Today, I’m here to tell you that your computer needs the same attention.

Most small business owners don’t know much about basic computer maintenance and as a result, their PCs slow down or crash. The real issue is neglect: failing to update security patches and antivirus ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: I’m trying to keep my laptop clean and fast, and I notice that the Downloads folder has a lot of high MB files ...

If your system struggles when you're trying to get your game on, Razer Cortex could well be the answer. This free PC optimizer suspends unnecessary system processes, clears out memory and defrags your ...

Computers are complex machines. They sometimes run into issues like any machinery. One common issue many of us face is our computer freezing or becoming unresponsive. If you are dealing with a PC that ...

Experiencing a sluggish computer? Don't fret! Simple maintenance can revive your PC's speed. Keeping Windows and drivers updated, managing startup programs, and freeing up disk space are crucial.

When I wrote this week's blog "wiping an infected computer is best for any OS", I could have almost predicted some of the "you're chicken" type of responses. Richard Stiennon posted "Microsoft ...