Windows releases have become pretty stable in recent years. The Windows 11 upgrade process is safe and simple, and if something goes wrong, rolling back to a previous version is easy. It's uncommon ...

Performance Monitor is a Windows tool that allows users to monitor their PC and analyze the system’s performance. The tool offers real-time data for system resources like CPU usage, network usage, ...

Keep these tools handy for ironing out install issues, diagnosing application crashes, probing process activity, slaying resource hogs, and curing other Windows ills. Last month I compiled a list of ...

The built-in Windows Reliability Monitor remains an oft-overlooked troubleshooting gem. It’s actually a specialized part of Windows’ general-purpose Performance Monitor tool (perfmon.exe). While more ...

A handy tip was shared online this week, showing how you can use PowerShell to monitor changes to the Windows Registry over time. As Windows updates, application installs, setting changes, and malware ...

Use the Task Manager for quick RAM checks and the Resource Monitor for a detailed analysis to find out which applications are using the most memory. Adjust application priorities in Task Manager, use ...

Attackers are increasingly abusing sanctioned tools to subvert automated defenses. Tracking your Windows fleet’s PowerShell use — especially consultant workstations — can provide early indications of ...