How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you're noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to keep things running smoothly is to ensure you're running the most updated version of Windows (you'd be surprised how many folks' devices are several updates behind). But if you're up-to-date, there are other things you can do to optimize. Also: How to create a Windows recovery drive in 4 easy steps - before it's too late Windows has a few helpful utilities that can free up some space (and they're already on your PC). These utilities aren't intended for large-scale repairs but can help make things run faster by cutting excess weight. Regular computer usage results in stored cache files that can become corrupted and outdated, leading to operational quirks and slower boot times. Clearing this cache and other temporary files can improve performance and keep things running optimally. Here's how. How to use the Windows Cleanup r ... Read full article.