While Windows 10 gets nothing in terms of functionality, Windows 11 is getting a couple of new features, including Emoji 16 ...

The test itself is run via the Speedtest service from Ookla, with which Microsoft collaborates. In practice, the feature therefore functions as a shortcut to a web-based speed test, not a local tool ...

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 ...

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

Resolution scaling is a sneaky trick to know about too. Lowering that scale can give you a decent performance boost without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. Oh, and don't forget to tame those ...

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 March Patch Tuesday updates are rolling out on Windows 11, and this month there's some actually good improvements coming to enhance your PC.

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 ...

Windows 11 Canary Build 28020.1673 (KB5077240) adds a built-in taskbar network speed test, expanded File Explorer dark mode, ...

Windows 11's new internet speed test has left people longing for Windows 8 — that's how badly Microsoft has dropped the ball here.