If Windows is crashing on you consistently, this could either be an issue with a specific piece of software or a more generalized computer performance problem. Performing regular maintenance checks can help prevent freezing, and immediate freeze issues can often be solved by freeing up processor speed and performing large scale diagnostics. This guide discusses … Read more
Is your computer running slow? While it may seem like you need to buy a new computer to speed it up, you can typically speed up your old computer. Here are some things that you can do to help speed up your PC. Defragment your Computer Open Start and then type defrag into the search bar. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to defragment a hard drive in any version of Windows. Windows 10 Type defrag into the Windows search bar. If you don’t see the search bar to the right of the Start menu, click the circle or magnifying glass to open it. Click Defragment and Optimize Drives. A list of … Read more
As your computer ages, it accumulates fragments of temporary files and the hard drive becomes encumbered as a result; after enough time has passed, you will notice a significant difference in your computer’s processing speed. While you can’t completely negate computer slow-down as it pertains to age, you can do a few things to speed … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to change the screensaver that your Windows 10 computer uses. Open your Windows Settings. Open the Start menu and click the Settings icon. You’ll see the Settings gear icon on the left side of the Windows Start menu. Go to the Personalization area. Click the Personalization icon. It’s the icon … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to determine your Windows computer’s bit count, which typically will be either 32- or 64-bit. Windows 10 and 8 Open Start. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. The Start window will pop up. You can also just right-click Start (or press ) and click System … Read more