Clearing out this hidden data can significantly speed up your computer - here's how to find and access the setting.

What's great about WizTree is that it has a portable version. I always have it on my flash drive as one of my tools in my PC repair kit. So, whenever I need to help a friend or family member with ...

You can either search for Storage Sense in your menu search bar on your computer, or you can go into Settings, and then click ...

Clearing out your computer's temporary files helps increase performance and frees up space for more data; however, whenever you delete files on your PC, there's always a risk of inadvertently causing ...

Your PC has a hidden feature that can delete temporary files, manage your cloud storage and get some extra drive space. If you're using an older Windows computer, you've probably found yourself ...

Just like your fridge, a computer's storage space needs to be cleaned out every once in a while to keep things running smoothly. "Temporary" files can get left behind permanently, and big updates to ...

I'm an expert in software and work-related issues, and I have been contributing to PCMag since 2011. I launched the column Get Organized in 2012 and ran it through 2024, offering advice on how to ...

It happens. The longer we keep our devices, the more cluttered they become. Open your phone's app tray for a great example. How many are sitting there that you haven't opened in months or years? This ...

Microsoft fixed an issue where the Disk Cleanup maintenance utility could cause boot failures when launching automatically after installing Windows 10, version 2004 Build 19041.21. Windows 10 includes ...

The only words more terrifying to an average PC user than “Blue Screen of Death” are “spring cleaning.” Admit it: Sitting back and dumping file after file into your computer without bothering to ...

When it comes to Windows, there is nothing I love more than Microsoft’s infamous Ribbon interface—and nothing I hate more. Using it in Microsoft Office is great, but adding Ribbon to Windows 8’s file ...