If the Startup Impact column in Task Manager is showing Not measured, this post will help you. This usually means Windows is not tracking startup apps at boot time. The good news is that it is usually ...

Microsoft has released two new Canary builds, bringing useful improvements and new features, including Xbox mode, new sound ...

Microsoft has confirmed that there's a new issue in Windows 11 that doesn't let users close the Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. Cosing the Task Manager using the "X" ...

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Canary builds 29576.1000 and 28200.1873 with improved sound settings, taskbar tweaks, storage, ...

Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update for November, known as KB5068861 and build 26200.7121. The update is now rolling out via Windows Update, and includes a number of new ...

Windows hidden settings go beyond the standard options in the Settings app, offering powerful tweaks that improve responsiveness, multitasking, and boot times. By adjusting power plans, graphics ...

Tired of missing performance spikes? AppControl beats Task Manager by logging a 3-day history, identifying culprits instantly, and explaining processes in plain English, so you know what slowed your ...

Windows 11 has been out for a few years now, and while it offers genuine improvements over previous Windows versions, it also comes with a fair amount of baggage. For PC gamers, that "baggage" means ...

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our weekly recap, including long-anticipated taskbar fixes in Windows 11, updates, and more. It is time to recap the last seven days from the world of ...