Virtual Memory or often called "paging file" is a feature to temporarily store data in RAM (Random Access Memory) on the hard drive. When the performance of a PC or laptop is problematic, the cause that we often blame is memory. And the easiest way out that we take is to add more RAM. Is this additional RAM the best decision? Before you decide to...
System File Checker (SFC) is a Windows utility for checking and repairing corrupted System Files. A system file is a collection of data structures, interfaces, abstractions, and APIs that work together to manage data on a storage disk (HDD) and how that data will be consistently stored, accessed, and managed. If the system files get corrupted, it...
We can see that Windows works well when we use it after the installation is complete. When we access files, applications, or other things, Windows will feel fast and light. The longer we use Windows, the slower we feel, and the more often it happens. The appearance of errors like “Not responding” or “Blue screen” is undoubtedly quite annoying. A...
By default many applications place themselves at Windows startup, so they will run when Windows starts. You can set it to make Windows run faster. The more applications that run automatically will make Windows heavier and slower. Not all applications that run automatically are harmful, such as antivirus. You can specify which applications should...
A Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) will occur when Windows is experiencing a serious problem. Windows will display a blue screen with an error code on the screen. The error code on the screen is very useful information on the cause of the failure to further identify the problem. BSOD can occur on all Windows operating systems starting from Windows 95...
Random-access memory (RAM) is high-speed and super-fast storage used in computers to temporarily store and access data. RAM works by giving applications a place to store and access data in the short term. And RAM also stores information that the computer is actively using so it can be accessed quickly. The more programs run by the operating...
We often hear the terms BIOS and UEFI. But do you know how BIOS and UEFI work? Most computer users only know that if we turn on the computer, it will be preceded by a display of hardware information which is a report of the results of the BIOS/UEFI before the computer loads the operating system. Difference between BIOS and UEFI BIOS stands for...
Have you ever forgotten your Windows administrator password? What do you do when you experience this and you can't get into Windows because your user is locked or disabled? Lots of Windows OS users when they forget the administrator password choose to reinstall. Reinstalling Windows is not an easy job when the PC/Laptop you are using has a lot of...
