If your computer feels slow when opening folders or launching apps and Task Manager shows 100% disk usage, don’t panic. This often comes from background services like SysMain, file system errors, outdated storage drivers, or a failing drive. Start with quick steps: restart, pick a High Performance power plan, or stop SysMain to see if …
The Windows task manager gives fast, live insight into what’s eating your CPU, memory, disk, network, and GPU. Open it in seconds with Ctrl+Shift+Esc, Ctrl+Alt+Delete, or the Win+X menu. The interface flips from a simple view for ending a frozen app to More details for deep per-process stats. You’ll see color-coded columns, update speed controls, …
The long-running components built into your computer can quietly use CPU, memory, disk time, and bandwidth even when you are not actively using them. Some are needed for updates, search, or compatibility, but many are optional. This short guide shows what those background items do and how a targeted approach can free system resources without …