In versions of Windows 7 and 8 (but NOT 8.1) this tool displayed performance numbers called the WINDOWS PERFORMANCE INDEX shown in the SYSTEM INFORMATION. In Windows 8.1 WINDOWS PERFORMANCE INDEX is gone but WinSAT still exists and can be run by:
If you’ve recently seen a driver update pop up in Windows Update simply listed as “MICROSOFT CORP – System” or something equally vague, you’re not alone. It’s a frustratingly common occurrence, especially for those of Read more
When working on a new HP computer, we noticed the HP AUDIO CONTROL alert appear in the bottom right of the screen (in the “notification area”) on your Windows 11 computer. Very little bothers us Read more
UPDATE: DEC 4 2025 – Crucial just announced they are shutting down retail operations. We were upgrading the hardware on an ooooold HP Envy x360 and decided to replace the M.2 Laptop SSD with a Read more
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