I stopped using Windows Search after finding a free tool that scans my entire drive in seconds
Finding files became effortless once I stopped relying on indexing.
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Tips to adjust, organize and solve common Windows tasks.
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My Windows File Explorer kept crashing until I rebuilt this hidden cache
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows 11: My Windows File Explorer kept crashing until I rebuilt this hidden cache. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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6 Windhawk mods that make Windows 11 behave like it should
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows Apps: 6 Windhawk mods that make Windows 11 behave like it should. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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I re-enabled every Windows service I once disabled for speed and nothing actually slowed down
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows Tips: I re-enabled every Windows service I once disabled for speed and nothing actually slowed down. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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This free Windows launcher makes the Start menu completely irrelevant
I installed it for ease and accidentally rewired years of Windows habits.
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I disabled Windows Prefetch to save RAM — I was actually making my PC slower
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows 11: I disabled Windows Prefetch to save RAM — I was actually making my PC slower. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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5 Windows benchmark tools that fit on a USB stick and need zero installation
Most are Windows-only, but a couple will follow you to Linux, too.
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This free Windows app made Task Manager look like a toy — I don't use the default anymore
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows: This free Windows app made Task Manager look like a toy — I don't use the default anymore. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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I still miss the Windows Mail app — this is the closest replacement I’ve found
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Productivity, Windows Apps: I still miss the Windows Mail app — this is the closest replacement I’ve found. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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Windows 11 now overclocks your CPU to open the Start menu — and somehow that's a good thing
Windows 11 now spikes your CPU just to open the Start menu, and the fact that it works makes it worse.
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5 stress tests built to crash your PC on purpose, and why you want them to
Your PC might pass every normal day without an issue and still be one Prime95 run away from finding out about a cooling problem.
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I replaced Windows Search with a free tool and my files are now instant to find
This search tool is far better than the default one Windows uses, and now my search doesn't freeze up if I need to use it.
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