Disk Cleanup is another utility that is accessible regardless of your Windows version. The easiest way to open it is to search for "Disk Cleanup" in the search bar and bring up the window.

I recently upgraded my PC with a new graphics card and a new, large SSD, and decided there was no better time than the present to give my desktop a good old-fashioned cleanout. What started for me as ...

Smartphones, laptops, headphones and other electronic devices are essential for work and play in our daily lives. But all that time spent typing, scrolling or listening also means our devices ...

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Windows PCs tend to slow down over time on account of all the digital junk that builds up over time. Startup times become longer, files get messy, and the entire user experience becomes sluggish. And ...

Dust is one of the biggest performance killers for any PC, not to mention the negative consequences for component lifespan due to elevated temperatures. This makes regular cleaning a key part of PC ...