To improve performance on Windows 11, you can safely end processes like unused apps, bloatware (e.g., Copilot, Phone Link), high-resource processes, and peripheral-related programs via Task Manager.

Windows always has a ton of background processes running, and if you're trying to clear up some CPU space and increase your performance, it's hard to know what you can and can't afford to disable.

For all it does right, Windows 11 could stand to lose plenty of weight ...

Many Windows users have noticed the RAVBg64.exe process glaring at them in their Task Manager while consuming from 20% to 50% of their Windows CPU resources. This is never welcomed and should be ...

Preventing unnecessary background app activity is an excellent way to avoid this. Doing so can also free up system resources, enhance your computer's speed, and ensure a smooth experience. Both ...

Gaming on a Windows 11 PC poses problems due to the idiosyncrasies of Microsoft's operating system, but there are tools available to improve performance.

Some apps have the ability to run background processes on your computer: they can send notifications, download or upload data, etc. This quick tutorial will teach you how to stop apps from running in ...

1] Click on the X button in the app window The most widely used and convenient method to close a program or application on Windows is to use the X button present in the app window. You can open the ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

Bobby Ekwere asked “Is there any free software that allows me to see and disable unwanted programs running in the background?” Probably, but I know something better than free software for this job: ...