Windows always has a ton of background processes running, and if you're trying to clear up some CPU space and increase your performance, it's hard to know what you can and can't afford to disable.

There was a bug in Windows 11 that allowed background processes to break through standby and wake the computer, causing ...

Many Windows users have noticed the RAVBg64.exe process glaring at them in their Task Manager while consuming from 20% to 50% of their Windows CPU resources. This is never welcomed and should be ...

PC bottleneck detection is made simple using Windows tools to find CPU, GPU, RAM, or storage limits and fix slow PC ...

Some apps have the ability to run background processes on your computer: they can send notifications, download or upload data, etc. This quick tutorial will teach you how to stop apps from running in ...

Filling a Long-Standing Gap in Windows Utilities The idea for AppControl came from a familiar frustration: hearing a PC fan running loudly, opening Task Manager, and watching the resource-hungry ...

A bug that was first spotted almost two weeks ago in a recent Windows 11 build is still there, and while Microsoft has acknowledged it, there have been no updates as to when a fix might be released.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. You can control which apps and processes automatically start up with your computer. You can control which apps ...

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 ...