System Performance
The latest System Performance coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Break These 6 Bad Habits to Instantly Speed Up Windows 11
Your Windows 11 PC feels sluggish, and the culprit isn't aging hardware—it's your daily habits. Many users unknowingly adopt routines that degrade performance, from ignoring critical updates to...
SteamOS Crushes Windows 11: Lenovo Legion Go S Benchmarks Reveal 2X Battery Life, Up to 13 FPS Lead
Gamers finally have a definitive answer to the SteamOS vs Windows 11 performance debate on handheld hardware—and for Microsoft, the results are a bloodbath. The first direct, apples-to-apples...
Windows 11’s Smart App Control Blocks Untrusted Apps Proactively — Here’s What You Need to Know
When Microsoft rolled out the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2), it quietly shipped one of the most aggressive consumer security features in years: Smart App Control. Unlike traditional antivirus...
SteamOS Shatters Windows 11 on Lenovo Legion Go S: Up to 2x Battery Life and Smoother Framerates Expose Microsoft's Handheld Weakness
Dave2D's latest benchmarks don't just compare two operating systems—they expose a fundamental flaw in Windows 11's handheld design. On the identically specced Lenovo Legion Go S, SteamOS delivered...
Understanding Windows Task Manager's Dual CPU Speed Display
Introduction Windows Task Manager is a vital tool for monitoring system performance, offering insights into CPU usage, memory allocation, and more. A common observation among users is the display of...
Unveiling the Hidden Culprits Behind Slow Windows PCs: Poor Coding Practices and Memory Leaks
Introduction The gradual decline in Windows PC performance over time is a common grievance among users and IT professionals. While hardware degradation and software bloat are often blamed, underlying...
Windows 11's AI and Power Management Enhancements: A Glimpse into the Future
Introduction Microsoft's Windows 11 continues to evolve, introducing a suite of features aimed at enhancing user experience through artificial intelligence (AI) integration and improved power...
Decoding Windows CPU Speed Reporting: Insights and Limitations
Introduction In a recent discussion, Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen illuminated the intricacies of how Windows operating systems report CPU speeds. This revelation underscores the complexities...
Snapdragon X Elite gaming gets frame-rate capping, GPU tweaks in Qualcomm beta tool
Introduction Qualcomm has unveiled the Adreno Control Panel, a beta application designed to enhance the graphics performance of devices powered by the Snapdragon X Elite platform. This initiative...