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Go to System Properties, click on Advanced System Settings, then Performance Settings, and choose Adjust for best performance. This will disable some visual effects, but it will make your PC faster.

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AppControl is a free third-party system monitoring tool designed to replace or supercharge the default Windows Task Manager.

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Back in August, Microsoft unveiled its plan to help physical game owners carry their libraries forward in an increasingly digital landscape, which is a new feature that essentially enables players to ...