You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does ...

It's often overlooked, but in order for a computer to keep working at its best, you need to take care of it. That's true of any piece of equipment, really — improper handling leads to more wear and ...

Take a few minutes to remove clutter, review what’s running on your device, and build habits that keep your computer running ...

ZDNET's key takeaways 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 ...

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Your PC isn't what it used to be. Now you wait and wait, and then you wait some more. If your Windows machine was any slower, it wouldn't start at all. While this level of frustration fully justifies ...

If you haven't been organizing and discarding files as you go, it's likely your hard drive is stuffed with downloads, unwanted photos, file copies and other digital dust bunnies. This can reveal ...

You don’t have to wait for spring to do some thorough cleaning. I’m not just talking about cleaning your home, your electronic device could also do with a clean up every now and then. There are plenty ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If your new PC came with a bunch of garbage preinstalled, you can get rid of it easily. If your new PC came with ...

Maintaining a clean gaming PC doesn’t have to be a tough thing to do, and if you can manage it, you’ll ensure a better performing PC in the long run. If you’re building a new PC, then you’ll have some ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Are you starting the new year with a new PC? What are you going to do with the computer it's replacing? You might be planning to hand down the old ...