Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

One of the problems with buying a new PC is that it typically comes loaded with junkware—bundled software and free trials you don’t want or need. It might sound harmless, but that software can slow ...

In Windows 10, click the Startup tab (you may need to click More details first). In Windows 11, click Startup apps. You’ll see a list of all the apps that start up automatically each time Windows ...