Microsoft's PC Manager is supposed to make your Windows PC run like new again. So I put it to the test. Sometimes Windows feels like a large pile of stuff that just keeps getting bigger and bulkier.

Based in rural Minnesota, Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before finding his passion for writing about consumer technology. Brian earned his degree in computer and network technology in 2000.

It has happened to all of us: You press the power button on your PC to start your day, go make a cup of coffee, come back, and see that it's still booting up. This can be really frustrating and can ...

To check computer speed boost clocks, use CPU-Z (Windows) or Intel Power Gadget (Mac). This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...