If your computer is getting long-in-the-tooth but you can't make room for upgrades in your budget, these easy-to-use tools ...

[Julio] has an older computer sitting on a desk, and recorded a quick video with it showing how fast this computer can do seemingly simple things, like open default Windows applications including the ...

When your PC is sluggish, adjusting a few settings can help. If you don't know what's under the hood of the Windows 11 OS, I’m sharing some tips that work. These hidden Windows 11 settings give PCs an ...

Troubleshooting slow internet on a fast computer by optimizing Wi-Fi performance, checking network equipment, and identifying common connectivity issues. Pixabay, Bru-nO Internet speed problems can be ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Adding memory (RAM) to your computer can make a world of ...

Gamersim17 complains that his PC is “moving extremely slowly and not performing like it should.” He asked the Desktops forum for advice. If a once-fast computer has slowed to a crawl, you can’t really ...

Processors continue to get faster and faster, but the frontside bus (FSB) remains one of the biggest bottlenecks on system performance. Most major manufacturers, including Intel, Motorola and AMD, are ...

Hey folks, this is my first Ars post, but I've been lurking for a long time, I've got a question for you...<BR><BR>I work for a large company, supporting computers for a development group. I learned ...

PC speed freaks and hardcore gamers look down their noses at any factory- instead of home-built computer, even a custom job from Alienware or Falcon Northwest. They’d seem no more likely to buy a Dell ...