The Windows Task Manager

The Windows Task Manager

The Windows Task Manager is one of those programs that most people only see in times of emergency. But an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; if you want your computer to be in top working order, you’ll need to get familiar with the Windows Task Manager, and...
The Event Viewer

The Event Viewer

There’s a lot happening on your computer, and 99% of it is happening behind the scenes. The stuff that appears on your monitor is just the final step in a very, very long journey. To keep tabs on what’s happening on your system, and what has happened in the past,...
The Disk Defragmentation Tool

The Disk Defragmentation Tool

The Disk Defragmentation Tool is included in every copy of Windows, and for good reason. It is one of the most basic, and useful, tools for keeping your computer healthy, fast, and reliable. Before we take a look at the tool itself—which is fairly simple—let’s take a...
The Windows Restore Tool

The Windows Restore Tool

Windows Restore is the ultimate contingency plan. When your computer runs into problems, it can often be difficult to extract yourself from that mess. Even if you know what the problem is, your computer may be malfunctioning so badly that you just can’t get to the...