Not every app deserves a place in the startup queue.

First, right-click on the Start icon and select Run. When the Run dialogue box pops up, type shell:appsfolder and select ...

Managing the applications that launch at startup is crucial for optimizing your Windows device's performance. By customizing which applications start automatically, you can streamline your routine and ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. You can control which apps and processes automatically start up with your computer. You can control which apps ...

Microsoft Windows performance tips that improve speed and stability using built-in tools, smart settings, and simple habits ...

From corrupted system files and outdated drivers to too many startup programs and slow hardware, various factors can cause your computer to take longer to start up. Aside from getting an SSD, enabling ...

I spend one day each year to keep my Windows PC running like new.

A freshly installed system starts up quickly and responds swiftly. A few updates and new software installations later, however, Windows seems to become slower and slower. There are several ways to ...

The Startup page in Windows 11’s Settings is really useful for toggling which apps auto-start when you boot the system. But the more apps you have enabled in Startup, the longer it takes for Windows ...

While most Windows programs and applications provide enhanced productivity or entertainment, others overstay their welcome. These unneeded programs can hog precious system resources, slow performance, ...