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I deleted my Windows pagefile to reclaim space and regretted it before the day was over
Virtual memory is non-negotiable part of the Windows operating system.
I stopped using Windows Search after finding a free tool that scans my entire drive in seconds
Finding files became effortless once I stopped relying on indexing.
I found PowerShell's pipeline does what batch files can't and I stopped using CMD
A single pipeline replaced fourteen lines and I never looked back.
This free Windows launcher makes the Start menu completely irrelevant
I installed it for ease and accidentally rewired years of Windows habits.
I paid for fast RAM and it was throttled by default for months — one BIOS setting fixed it
Your RAM probably isn't running at the speed you paid for.
5 Windows benchmark tools that fit on a USB stick and need zero installation
Most are Windows-only, but a couple will follow you to Linux, too.
The new BitLocker exploit everyone's freaking out about probably won't affect you
Sounds scary, but you probably don't have to worry
This free Windows app made Task Manager look like a toy — I don't use the default anymore
And it tells me exactly what's going on in my computer.
Microsoft is finally fixing my biggest complaint with Windows
Windows sleep might actually work now.
Windows 11 now overclocks your CPU to open the Start menu — and somehow that's a good thing
Windows 11 now spikes your CPU just to open the Start menu, and the fact that it works makes it worse.
5 stress tests built to crash your PC on purpose, and why you want them to
Your PC might pass every normal day without an issue and still be one Prime95 run away from finding out about a cooling problem.
I replaced Windows Search with a free tool and my files are now instant to find
This search tool is far better than the default one Windows uses, and now my search doesn't freeze up if I need to use it.
I stopped Windows from keeping old drivers and my PC boot time dropped by half
I also reclaimed some storage space in the process.
