The programs that run when you start your Windows PC have a huge effect on not only how long your system takes to get going, but also how many system resources are available for what you're doing.

If you've ever opened the Task Manager to check startup apps like a responsible Windows user, I've got news—Windows Task Manager's startup list lies to you. You can't optimize your PC for faster boot ...

Like me, you probably don't reboot your Windows PC that often, but when you do you might notice that there are a lot of apps that open at startup. Sure, modern computers are fast, and you probably ...