If your Windows PC won’t start properly or keeps crashing, Safe Mode can help you identify the cause and fix the problem. In Safe Mode, Windows only loads the most essential drivers and services, ...

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Windows PCs come with a Performance Mode that changes how your computer manages power, but its real-world impact isn't always all that obvious in daily use.

S mode is a safety mode Microsoft sets up to keep us from loading software that might not be safe. (Microsoft/TNS) Microsoft / TNS Recently, I received a question from a reader, “I tried to download ...

Energy-saving mode was originally intended (primarily) for laptops. With a recent Windows update, power consumption can now also be permanently reduced on desktop PCs.

Turn off your system. Remove the power cord and disconnect all the peripherals. Disconnect the charger if it is a laptop. Press and hold the power button for up to 30 seconds. Turn on your system.

Alongside Baseline Security Mode, Microsoft also announced plans to improve how Windows communicates security-related information to users.