Learn about computer memory (RAM) and its impact on PC performance. Discover recommended RAM sizes for web browsing, document work, streaming, and high-performance tasks.

Here are some ways to free up space so you can keep your PC up to date and running smoothly. These suggestions are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then …

For the most part, Windows handles the optimization of your data drives automatically. However, if you are concerned about their performance and would like to check their statis manually or …

Learn about storage settings in Windows and how reserved storage works to conserve disk space for temporary files, caches, and other files.

To help diagnose and resolve many of these issues, you can use the Microsoft PC Manager app, which provides tools to clean up storage, manage startup apps, and optimize system …

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Solid-state drives (SSDs) are the most common storage drives today. SSDs are smaller and faster than hard disk drives (HDDs). SSDs are noiseless and allow PCs to be thinner and …

Turn on Storage Sense to automatically free up space by removing unnecessary files. Use Cleanup recommendations to identify and delete temporary files, large or unused files, files …

Storage Sense can automatically free up drive space for you by getting rid of items that you don't need, like temporary files and items in your Recycle Bin. Here’s more info on how it works and …

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Get more space with external storage. You can temporarily gain extra space by using an external storage device like a USB drive, an SD card, or an external hard drive. Here’s what you’ll …