The first thing I do on any Windows 11 PC to boost performance is adjust the visual effects. These include features such as ...

Windows 11 can feel sluggish long before your hardware is truly outdated, especially if its power profile, drivers and ...

If you’re going to buy Intel’s latest Intel Core Ultra 200S or “Arrow Lake” processors, here’s an important tip: run your system in Windows’ Performance power mode, and consider avoiding upgrading to ...

On Thursday, Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 27686 in the Canary channel, its long-lead preview channel for Windows Insiders. Though the company's announcement primarily focuses on a new Windows ...

The phrase “you’re doing it wrong” can apply to just about anything. For me, it’s cooking an egg soufflé (too much mixing), cross-country skiing (not enough glide), and—worst of all—cranking on a ...

When you’re using your Windows 11 laptop, you might notice that the battery life isn’t always as long as you’d like it to be. By tweaking some advanced power settings, you can significantly extend the ...

The big picture: Windows 11 Build 27686 was recently released to the Canary channel for Windows Insiders, bringing several notable new features. While Microsoft initially highlighted only a few of ...

Use the following suggestions if your Windows laptop screen dims when it is unplugged. Check the battery saver settings Disable Adaptive Brightness Disable the Sensor Monitoring Service Change AMD ...

Awake in PowerToys is a tool that I personally don't like, but some people may love it depending on their workflows.