Windows 11 performs worse than older Windows versions in nearly every benchmark

YouTuber TrigrZolt ran several tests pitting six generations of Windows - from XP to Windows 11 - against one another to see ...

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...
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10 easy software tweaks to make an old Windows laptop feel like new

Your old Windows laptop will feel like new by the time you’ve gone through all these software tweaks. If you still notice ...
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Want a cleaner desktop? Here's how to run your laptop with the lid closed

By default, your PC is put to sleep when you close the lid, which isn't ideal if you want your laptop out of sight while it's ...