Windows power plans are probably something you don't think about until you have to, especially on a desktop PC. These settings control a lot of your PC's behavior when it comes to gaming performance, ...

The phrase “you’re doing it wrong” can apply to just about anything. For me, it’s cooking an egg soufflé (too much mixing), cross-country skiing (not enough glide), and—worst of all—cranking on a ...

Your computer is starving for juice.

If you’re going to buy Intel’s latest Intel Core Ultra 200S or “Arrow Lake” processors, here’s an important tip: run your system in Windows’ Performance power mode, and consider avoiding upgrading to ...

When you’re using your Windows 11 laptop, you might notice that the battery life isn’t always as long as you’d like it to be. By tweaking some advanced power settings, you can significantly extend the ...

On Thursday, Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 27686 in the Canary channel, its long-lead preview channel for Windows Insiders. Though the company's announcement primarily focuses on a new Windows ...