TL;DR: CrystalMark Retro 2.0, a free benchmarking tool from Crystal Dew World, now supports Windows 95, 98, and Me, after a year of development. It allows users to compare retro and modern systems.

Microsoft may reportedly be working on a secret "K2" plan which is currently in play to improve Windows 11 performance.

Microsoft is preparing a major Windows 11 reliability update for May 2026 with improvements across File Explorer, ...

A built-in Windows feature called Ultimate Performance Mode can be unlocked to keep CPUs running at full base speed, reducing stutter and improving responsiveness without overclocking. This option, ...

Windows 7 is not faster than Windows Vista. Yes, it is! No it’s not! Is too! Looking at all of the benchmarks now surfacing for the “pre-beta” Windows 7 releases is enough to make your head spin. It ...

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I tried this free Windows cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my PC - and it worked ...

Just when you think you've got it all figured out, along comes another curve ball to keep you guessing. This time around it's a set of new benchmark test results from our old friends at the ...

Windows 11 gaming on the MacBook Neo handles Portal 2 and Skyrim well, but 8GB RAM and a 60Hz display limit demanding titles ...

Whether your computer crashes or just feels slow, you can resolve many issues in the UEFI/BIOS. Here’s how to troubleshoot, ...