Windows 11 has a few built-in tools for managing system resources, but if you want to push your system to the limit, you might need deeper insights and greater control. That’s why I’ve turned to ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you are a Windows user, you likely know about the Task Manager, Control Panel, and Settings app, but did you realize that numerous power utilities are hidden under the hood on Windows? These lesser ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...