Now, if you can't boot your PC up properly, or want to avoid booting it up to protect against data theft and other malware-related issues, you can attempt to clean it using a USB drive.

Let's take a quick look at a step-by-step guide detailing how to turn an SSD into a boot drive for your new or existing computer.

A sluggish computer might need only an afternoon of TLC to get back on its feet. We have tips, from cleaning out dust to removing unnecessary apps.

If you use a lot of Windows apps, chances are you're loading up far too many of them at boot up, dragging down your boot up time and the performance of your PC. Instead, disable the heavy apps ...