Windows PCs tend to slow down over time on account of all the digital junk that builds up over time. Startup times become longer, files get messy, and the entire user experience becomes sluggish. And ...

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.

Cleaning up what you cannot see to feel the speed.

In my experience, Windows PCs have gotten fast enough that I don’t have to worry about running too many apps or opening too many files at once. But there's always room for improvement, especially if ...