Unless you’re a die-hard tinkerer, PC maintenance probably feels as much of a chore as servicing your car. Fortunately, maintaining your computer is a lot easier than that — and you don’t get dirty to ...

Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools.

At some point, every computer user experiences the frustration of a sluggish system. Programs take too long to load, basic tasks drag on, and even opening a file or web browser feels like a chore.