Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Is your computer running at a snail's pace? Struggling with slow program launches and laggy web browsing? Your hard drive might be overwhelmed with temporary files and digital clutter. Let's explore ...

If you're old enough to remember Windows 95, you probably remember the original Windows PowerToys, a collection of utilities developed by the Windows 95 shell team and distributed free of charge to ...

Editor's note: This is the first of three articles on utilities for personal computers that will appear over the next several issues. Part 2 will deal with DOS utilities and part 3 with desktop ...

Regular computer usage results in stored cache files that can become corrupted and outdated, leading to operational quirks and slower boot times. Clearing this cache and other temporary files can ...

Normally we frown upon “PC cleaner” apps like CCleaner because they tend to do little more than help you find the same cleanup options already built into your computer (sometimes for a fee). However, ...