David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Follow my expert advice to make your Windows 11 PC faster, regardless of its age or specs, without compromising the appearance and functionality of the OS.

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