All the programs use some amount of RAM to function properly. If your computer runs low on memory, the opened programs will not work properly or crash unexpectedly.

Every time you boot your computer, you probably have a few programs you always start up immediately. Here's how to set them to start up automatically whenever you turn on your PC.

You can change startup programs in Windows 10 — the applications that start when you turn on your computer — to make your computer run faster.

Now that you know how to see all hidden files on your computer, malicious programs such as viruses, spyware, and hijackers will no longer be able to hide their presence from you or people helping you.

At this point you should download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, or MBAM, to scan your computer for any infections, adware, or potentially unwanted programs that may be present.

Q: For the past year or so, at bedtime, I place my computer (Dell Inspiron running Windows 10) in sleep mode after closing all active programs. Occasionally, the computer turns itself on in the ...