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The latest Storage Sense coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Storage Sense Still Can’t Match BleachBit’s Secure Deletion and Deep Cleaning in 2026
Windows Central’s latest analysis argues that BleachBit, the open-source cleanup utility, remains a valuable tool for Windows 11 users in 2026. Microsoft’s built-in Storage Sense still leaves...
Accelerate Windows 11 & 10: The 2026 Guide to Slashing Lag and Reclaiming Speed
A sluggish PC is the bane of productivity, and even in 2026, Windows 11 and Windows 10 users continue to report performance degradation after months or years of use. Despite running on modern NVMe...
Tame Your Windows 11 Downloads Folder: Sort, Automate, and Clean Safely
The Downloads folder is often the wild west of your PC—a lawless territory where everything from critical tax documents to five-year-old game installers coexists in disorganized chaos. Windows 11...
5 Windows Automations That Save Hours Without Any Scripting
Five built-in and low-friction Windows automations can reclaim hours of your week by eliminating repetitive tasks. A new guide from MakeUseOf outlines exactly how Storage Sense, PowerToys text...
Windows 11’s Storage Sense: The Free, Automated Cleanup Tool You Already Own
Millions of Windows users still pay subscription fees for PC cleanup utilities that promise to restore lost performance, delete junk files, and optimize the system. But for Windows 10 and 11 users,...
Windows 11 Cache Management Guide: Storage Sense, Store Fixes & Monthly Maintenance
Windows 11 users can reclaim gigabytes of storage and improve system responsiveness through proper cache management techniques. The operating system's built-in Storage Sense feature, combined with...
Windows 11 Performance Optimization: Fixing Startup Bloat, Storage Sense, and SSD-Smart Tuning
Windows 11 PCs often slow down not because of age but because of accumulated digital clutter. Too many startup applications, unmanaged temporary files, and background processes competing for...
Windows Disk Cleanup Guide: Beyond Storage Alerts to Proactive Management
Administrators often think about disk space only when a Windows PC starts warning that it is low on storage, but the real story is broader than a single alert. On modern systems, free space still...
Windows 11 Storage Issues: How Built-in Cleanup Tools Solve 'Low Space' Problems
Windows 11 users encountering persistent 'low disk space' warnings have multiple native tools at their disposal that often go underutilized. Microsoft has integrated several cleanup mechanisms...
Windows 11 Performance Guide: How to Clear Cache and Temporary Files Using Built-in Tools
Windows 11 systems accumulate cache and temporary files that can significantly impact performance over time. These files serve legitimate purposes—storing temporary data for faster app launches,...
Windows 11 Performance Optimization: A Complete Guide to Safe Cache Cleanup Methods
When Windows 11 starts feeling sluggish, unresponsive, or slow to boot, the most likely and easiest place to begin troubleshooting is the accumulation of cached and temporary files that the operating...
Master Your Windows Downloads Folder: Built-in Tools for Organization & Automation
The Windows Downloads folder is one of the most chaotic digital spaces for PC users, often becoming a permanent graveyard for forgotten installers, random screenshots, and miscellaneous files that...