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

Even if you aren’t a huge techie, you probably know about all the big, mainstream apps that are fundamental to how we use our PCs. I’m talking Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, Dropbox, etc. You know, ...

Have you ever sat down at your computer, ready to tackle a task or unwind with your favorite game, only to feel like something’s missing? Maybe it’s the hassle of juggling passwords, the frustration ...

Setting up a fresh Windows 11 PC is the perfect moment to lock in a core toolkit of free apps that handle everyday tasks better than the built-in defaults. I focus on a small set of utilities that ...

If your computer is getting long-in-the-tooth but you can't make room for upgrades in your budget, these easy-to-use tools may get your PC running like new.

Unless you’re a die-hard tinkerer, PC maintenance probably feels as much of a chore as servicing your car. Fortunately, maintaining your computer is a lot easier than that — and you don’t get dirty to ...

I love my small form factor gaming PC, but I’ll admit, it’s not perfect. I crammed the RTX 4090 inside a case the size of a toaster, leaving little to no room for a cooler on top of my Ryzen 7 7800X3D ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. It’s a myth that you need super-powerful cloud computers to ...