How do you benchmark your PC? In this guide, we show you how to measure your gaming frame rates and gauge your PC performance in apps. Knowing how to run a PC benchmark test will enable you to see ...

There are two ways to measure the performance of PC components: synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark or PCMark, and real-world benchmarks that test performance in games and various software using ...

Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools.

Microsoft's February Windows 11 update KB5077241 brings a built-in network speed test and fixes annoying sleep wake-up ...

You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver the same benefits for free. I put it to the test. I've been testing PC and ...

PC bottleneck detection helps pinpoint which component limits performance when games stutter, apps lag, or multitasking feels sluggish. Many slow PC diagnosis issues surface through simple observation ...

Assassin's Creed is back with epic vistas, pretty graphics, and so-so performance. Same old, same old. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

In my experience, Windows PCs have gotten fast enough that I don’t have to worry about running too many apps or opening too many files at once. But there's always room for improvement, especially if ...