It's normal for CPU usage to spike on your Windows computer when you're gaming or running resource-intensive programs. However, if you notice this happening even during basic tasks like browsing the ...

If the Task Manager indicates that your Windows Update process is consuming a high CPU, Disk, Memory or Power on Windows 11/10, then this post will be able to help you address the issue. This can ...

Performance Monitor is a Windows tool that allows users to monitor their PC and analyze the system’s performance. The tool offers real-time data for system resources like CPU usage, network usage, ...

Microsoft is working on some low-profile but important tweaks to the Windows 11 File Explorer that could finally curb its hunger for system memory. Currently being tested in the latest Windows Insider ...

High usage of the CPU often leads to overheating or excessive fan noise, which ultimately leads to poor computer performance, including program freezes, lags, and other problems. Although any program ...

PC freezing, going slow, or running into hitches where it shouldn’t? Even if you have one of the best processors, high CPU usage could be to blame. Unfortunately, if you aren’t too computer savvy, ...

Last week I finally upgraded my desktop to windows 8.1. Since that time I have noticed that Explorer.exe will often just ramp up to 25-30% cpu utilization and just stay there. It never goes back down.