With computer components growing more expensive by the minute, its critical to save as much computing power as possible for the functions you really use.

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.

To run an old app or game on Windows 11, use your operating system's built-in compatibility mode. To use compatibility mode, right-click your app or game, click "Properties," open the "Compatibility" ...