A lot of people assume a slow down means a computer is beyond saving. Here are some tips to help speed things up.

We’ve all been there - you’re working on a project or discover something interesting online, and your computer just isn’t moving as fast as it should. Slow computers can be caused by a variety of ...

Essential PC optimization tips to stop your computer running slow and speed up your laptop for improved performance and efficiency. Pixabay, Timrael Many people experience frustration when their ...

If your computer seems like it’s been extra sluggish and crashing a lot lately, it’s probably not your imagination. You aren’t the only one feeling over-extended during this never-ending pandemic—your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re stuck with a sluggish computer that struggles to start up or stream a video, it’s tempting to just replace it with a ...

Your computer likely runs slower now than when you first bought it due to a combination of age and software. Seven of the most common issues have relatively quick and effective resolutions that can ...

Computers slow down for any number of reasons, but most of those boil down to one thing – us using them. As you download programs, install extensions, surf the web, create files, and fill your hard ...

The CPU, or central processing unit, is the brain of your computer. It is the CPU's job to coordinate communication from all of the various bits of hardware and software that make up your system, and ...

BERLIN: If Windows is feeling sluggish, there can be many reasons, from your computer's storage being almost full to too many programs starting with the operating system. To help users keep their ...

Pop quiz: How often do you need to restart your computer for best performance? Here’s a hint. If you only do it when your machine crashes or needs to update, that’s not enough. Tap or click for my ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...