Windows boots faster with Fast Startup, but at a cost you might never see.

TucsonTJ asked the Answer Line Forum for a fast, slimmed-down alternative way to boot Windows. The trick is to set up Windows with two logons, as you would if the computer was being used by two people ...

Over the long and storied development history of the Windows operating system, Microsoft has forever been incorporating new layers of code to improve the platform's overall efficiency. Windows is a ...

Windows 10 came with no shortage of performance improvements, but one of the neatest is its fast boot times. If your machine is taking too long to boot up, ensure this setting is enabled to speed ...

Show of hands: Who feels like it’s too inconvenient to fully shut down your computer at night? Sure, you might save some energy or battery life with a full shutdown, and the system might appreciate ...

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 ...

Phoenix Technologies have showcased a new UEFI BIOS at IDF which boots Windows 7 up to the desktop in less than 10 seconds, which is pretty amazing. This breakthrough in boot speed is a significant ...

The fast startup mode saves the state of the system at each shutdown and allows you to restart your Windows 8/8.1 tablet, PC or laptop faster. However in return, you won't have access to certain ...