If we're being honest, there are parts of the Windows UI that could be a lot better. The audio settings are near the top of that list on Windows 11, with the split between the new settings menus and ...

Your laptop's battery life is an important factor, especially when you are working on the go and don't have easy access to power outlets, such as during travel. As a freelancer, I sometimes find ...

Have you ever needed a power performance boost on your computer? Perhaps you are doing tasks like editing videos, designing graphics, or playing a PC game, and feel like your computer is running too ...

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 ...

When stepping away from your Windows computer, you don't always need to shut it down. Windows also offers other powerful power-saving options — like Sleep and Hibernate — that allow you to pause your ...

If your Windows 11 laptop shuts down without a low battery warning, check notification settings, enable low battery alerts in Power Options, apply energy recommendations, and assess battery health.

The old turn-it-off-and-on-again adage has helped successfully troubleshoot computers for years, but there's more than one way to restart your hardware and software—including a lesser known option on ...

In an ideal world, you'd lead a long and happy life only ever shutting down and restarting your PC via the Start menu. Click the power icon, choose your option, and you're done. However, life doesn't ...