System Performance
The latest System Performance coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows Power Plans: Why High Performance Isn't Always the Best Choice
For years, Windows users have operated under the assumption that selecting the High Performance power plan is the optimal choice for maximizing their computer's capabilities. This long-standing...
Windows 11 Update Regressions Force Widespread Rollbacks and Workarounds
Windows 11's recent servicing updates have escalated from minor annoyances to critical operational failures, with users reporting broken shell components, non-functional recovery environments, and...
Windows 11 Freezing Issues: Complete Troubleshooting Guide 2024
Windows 11 freezing can transform a productive computing session into a frustrating exercise in patience, but understanding the systematic approach to diagnosing and resolving these issues can save...
Pause OneDrive sync and disable Windows 11 effects for faster performance
Microsoft's own troubleshooting guidance confirms that two everyday Windows 11 features—OneDrive's background syncing and the operating system's visual effects and animations—can significantly...
Windows 11 KB5067036 October 2025 preview shifts Start Menu to left, adds Copilot AI actions.
Microsoft's latest preview cumulative update KB5067036 is making waves across the Windows 11 ecosystem, bringing significant visual and functional enhancements to the operating system. This October...
Windows 11 KB5067036 Bug: Ghost Task Manager Processes Explained
Microsoft's October 2024 preview update KB5067036 for Windows 11 has introduced a perplexing regression where closing Task Manager using the standard window Close (X) button sometimes fails to...
Windows Built-in Tools Diagnose CPU, RAM, SSD, and Network Bottlenecks
Running a thorough computer performance test on a Windows PC is the fastest way to identify what's slowing down your system — whether it's CPU throttling, problematic RAM, a slow SSD, or background...
KB5067036 brings Windows 11 its biggest security and battery icon upgrade yet.
Microsoft's latest optional preview update, KB5067036, delivers two of the most requested Windows improvements in recent memory alongside a comprehensive suite of productivity and security...
Windows 11 Cache Cleanup Guide: Boost Performance & Free Up Storage
If your Windows 11 system feels sluggish, applications take longer to load, or your storage space keeps mysteriously disappearing, you're likely experiencing the cumulative effects of cache buildup...
Boost Windows 11 Speed: 11 Registry Edits for Classic Menu and Performance
Windows 11, while sleek and modern, often introduces interface changes and delays that can frustrate power users seeking maximum efficiency. By leveraging the Windows Registry—a hierarchical...
Windows 11 Users Want Folder Sizes, Smoother Virtual Desktops, and Custom Menus in Microsoft Feedback Push
Rudy Huyn, a Microsoft partner architect for Windows and the Store, took to X this week with a straightforward question: “What do you miss most in Windows?” The responses, pouring in during the...
Leaked Windows 12 Plans Expose Radical AI Shift and Hardware Demands
Microsoft is quietly laying the groundwork for a Windows overhaul that could redefine the PC’s role in a cloud- and AI-driven world. Leaked documents and concept renders point to Windows 12 as an...