We may have a new version of Windows, but one story is still the same: buying a new Windows 8 PC means that you’re also buying a bunch of OEM-installed software that you didn’t ask for. This software ...

There might come a time when you will need to reinstall Windows 10 on your computer. Maybe you’re trying to fix a severe update problem or get rid of a virus, or perhaps you’re prepping to sell your ...

The first thing I do on any Windows 11 PC to boost performance is adjust the visual effects. These include features such as ...

I have done it, and it can be scary. If you don't have your driver disks and detailed information about what components are inside your computer, you may have devices that Windows doesn't recognize or ...

When Microsoft first released Windows 10, they gave customers who were running certain editions of Windows a one year window within which they could upgrade to Windows 10 for free. In most cases, ...

“I have bought a new SSD for my pc and its build in and works now I have 2 but I want to move all my data to the new one cause its faster and has more space than my old one. Both are SSD, one is 512GB ...

Ed: The following is a guest post by Ars CPU & Mobo forum guru Hat Monster. The post is based on an excellent thread on the same topic, which everyone who’s contemplating a motherboard swap should ...

Most businesses, regardless of size, become the target of a malware attack at some point. Often the only way to rescue a workstation from a virus is to wipe the hard drive and reinstall the operating ...

Is a clean install your go-to for stubborn Windows issues? Think again. There are ample recovery options right at your ...