The Settings app lets you manage which Microsoft Store apps can run in the background. Use this method to stop background usage for specific apps only (versus all apps at once, like with the following ...

To improve performance on Windows 11, you can safely end processes like unused apps, bloatware (e.g., Copilot, Phone Link), high-resource processes, and peripheral-related programs via Task Manager.

Several background processes are constantly running on your Windows PC and laptop to ensure the smooth operation of your computer. On average, 60-90 background processes run on a Windows PC in ...

If the Open Shell is not working on your Windows 11 PC, you can use the following methods to fix it and customize your Start menu. Click on Run as an administrator under Windows PowerShell in the ...

Microsoft is addressing slow File Explorer launches in Windows 11. A new feature will preload the application in the background. This aims to eliminate delays and make the interface load instantly.