Do game booster apps increase FPS?
They may help when background activity is getting in the way, but they cannot promise more FPS. Here’s how to check a change.
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PC performance
Compatibility, monitoring, and maintenance topics for Windows PCs.
Free up Windows storage without deleting the wrong files
Review Windows’ storage categories, uninstall games you no longer play, and check what a cleanup action will remove.
What to check before ending a Windows background process
Identify the app, save its work, and check what else relies on it before choosing End task or an automatic closure.
Check CPU, memory and GPU use while gaming
Use Task Manager to find busy apps, then check system readings in Game Booster before changing settings.
“Display driver stopped responding and has recovered”: what to check
A brief screen flash can mean Windows recovered a graphics timeout. Learn what the message tells you, what to record, how to roll back a recent driver update, and when to get hardware support.
Windows 11 SSD Health: Warnings and Life Estimate
Windows can report degraded NVMe reliability even when its life estimate looks high. Find the health page, understand its readings, and know what to back up first.
Why games can stutter when a new effect appears
A first-use hitch may come from shader or pipeline preparation—but resource loading can look similar. Compare the same scene twice before changing settings.
XMP or EXPO? Enable Your RAM Profile and Check Its Speed
If your memory is running below the speed printed on its box, a BIOS profile may be disabled. Check compatibility, enable XMP or EXPO, and confirm the reported rate.
DirectStorage on PC: What It Changes for Game Loading
DirectStorage can streamline asset loading in supported PC games, but it is not a Windows switch or guaranteed FPS boost. Learn what NVMe SSDs, Windows 11 and GPU decompression actually change.