A lot of people assume a slow down means a computer is beyond saving. Here are some tips to help speed things up.

First, right-click on the Start icon and select Run. When the Run dialogue box pops up, type shell:appsfolder and select ...

You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does ...

The January Patch Tuesday updates for Windows refresh the expiring certificates for Secure Boot, which protects your computer against bootkit malware.

One final thing to keep in mind is that your very first deep clean can take up to two hours, depending on how much history your system has accumulated. If the progress bar feels slow, that is normal.

Regular PC maintenance keeps your computer operating smoothly for years - here are a few simple ways to care for your tech.