The default power mode on a Windows PC is set to Balanced, which tries to find a middle ground between battery life and ...

To prevent users from simply shutting down your computer, Windows 11 lets you remove the power button from the Start menu. It’s not obvious, however; doing so requires a small change to the registry, ...

If you’re going to buy Intel’s latest Intel Core Ultra 200S or “Arrow Lake” processors, here’s an important tip: run your system in Windows’ Performance power mode, and consider avoiding upgrading to ...

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...

Windows doesn’t always “just work" — but with a little touch of tinkering, you can fix most of its unfortunate choices. A modern Windows PC works without much tweaking — mostly. But some settings out ...