You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does ...

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of steps you can take to keep yourself and your computer safe and running smoothly. With the increasing number of cybercriminals, it can feel like you are ...

Frustrated with your computer’s speed? Here are some tips to follow before opting to buy a brand new computer.

Q: What preventative maintenance tasks should I be doing to help my computer run better? A: As with many other items in our lives, preventative maintenance is the key to avoiding expensive repairs ...

Recently my computer has started freezing a lot. I built the computer myself and have had it for a few years now. It has 2X4 GB of ram, 2.66GHz quad core i5 processor, NVIDIA geforce GTS 250, 130 GB ...

When your PC is acting up, one diagnostic tool at your disposal is the Windows Recovery Environment (or Windows RE). Windows RE offers a series of functions to help you root out whatever is ailing ...

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Senior Technology Editor. He has a BFA in Film & TV from NYU, where he specialized in writing. Jake has been helping people with their technology professionally since ...