Task Manager shows many of the items that run automatically when you start your machine. What you need and what you don't depends on many factors.

Software rot is the slow degradation of your computer's performance for no apparent reason. I'll review why it happens, how to prevent, and how to recover.

Email headers are geeky magic, but understanding a few can help identify spam and diagnose some email problems.

My recommendations for specific security software and techniques to keep your computer, and yourself, safe.

Backups are one way you can protect yourself from everything from hardware failure to virus infections. So why don't you back up?

It's very common for our usage and expectations of our computers to grow over time. Unfortunately, that means we'll eventually run into its limitations.

Sometimes fixing a pesky problem with a hardware device is as simple as forcing Windows to reinstall a driver. I'll show you how.

Malware authors often make fantastic promises to get people to bypass their security software. It's important to remain skeptical, vigilant, and attentive.

A firewall is a critical component of keeping your machine safe on the internet. There are two basic types, but which is right for you?

Windows loves RAM. Not having enough can, over time, cause your computer to slow down.