Windows 11's new optional May update KB5089573 reduces app launch lag and UI stutters. Here's what it does and how to get it early.

When it comes to PC hardware and performance, you'll find countless conflicting opinions, depending on how many forums or videos you check out. From choosing the right components and optimizing them correctly to maximizing performance, it can often get ...

To check computer speed boost clocks, use CPU-Z (Windows) or Intel Power Gadget (Mac). This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac computers. How to Check Computer Speed for Base Frequencies ...

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 something to happen. Over time, these small delays ...

One often overlooked component of any great gaming PC is the CPU. While shiny new graphics cards get all the attention, the CPU is just as important, as it determines how fast your computer is. Granted, it is not the only metric for computing speed, and ...

Unlike a lot of PC games these days, 007 First Light doesn’t have graphics presets. There is a button in the settings menu that’ll set everything to default, but at least on the pre-release build I was testing, this just set everything down to its minimum setting.

PC bottleneck detection helps pinpoint which component limits performance when games stutter, apps lag, or multitasking feels sluggish. Many slow PC diagnosis issues surface through simple observation using built-in Windows tools rather than synthetic ...

If you've ever been computer shopping, you'll undoubtedly have heard the term RAM thrown around willy-nilly. You might know a few things about RAM, such as that it's one of the most important parts in a computer system, or that more of it is generally ...