Why your PC seems to slow down the longer you leave it on

They have more and more advanced components, as well as flexible operating systems ready to tackle just about anything, That ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Most slow PC advice you'll find online is 20 years out of date, and some of it is making things worse

Think about what a particular "fix" is asking you to do before you do it.
ZDNet

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Windows will now tell you if Secure Boot is working properly. The new status indicates whether you have the latest Secure Boot updates. The April Windows update also patches a whopping 164 security ...
Wall Street Journal

How to Find Out Whether Your Computer Is Part of a Botnet—and What to Do About It

WSJ’s Robert McMillan breaks down why residential proxy software is so bad, and how to check whether the malware is installed on your home network. Photo: Sean Havey The price might be right, but if ...
ZDNet

How to fully back up your Windows PC for free (even if it's working properly today)

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Lifehacker

You Can 'Remap' Your PC's Copilot Key to Do Something Actually Useful

Launch any app, or bring back the right ctrl key. If you bought a Windows computer in the past couple years, there's a good chance that it a "Copilot" key where the right ctrl key used to be. But what ...
BGR

You Can Control A Computer With Your Android Phone - Here's How

Cell phones have come a long way since they first made their public debut. From calling functionality to SMS to smartphone apps, your phone can now do almost everything a larger PC might. You can use ...
techtimes

Essential Computer Cleaning Tips: How Often to Clean Your PC and Laptop

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, ...
BGR

How Often Should You Clean Your Computer? Experts Say It's More Often Than You'd Think

I recently upgraded my PC with a new graphics card and a new, large SSD, and decided there was no better time than the present to give my desktop a good old-fashioned cleanout. What started for me as ...
SlashGear

How Can You Tell If Your Computer Was Hacked? (And What You Can Do About It)

You don't need to be a tech expert to notice when something's wrong with your computer. Strange pop-ups, sluggish performance, or even your webcam working on its own might seem odd, but they could be ...
Forbes

8 Signs Your Computer Has A Virus

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...
Forbes

Steps To Remove Malware Or A Virus From Your Computer

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...