10 essential maintenance tips to keep your Windows 11 PC running longer — reduce slowdowns and reclaim performance

As a tech enthusiast, I’ve noticed something really frustrating lately: computer hardware isn’t getting any cheaper! Things like RAM are constantly going up in price, and storage costs are climbing too. Even building or buying a basic computer now costs way more than it did just a few years ago. It’s gotten to the point where replacing a perfectly good device feels like a major expense, not just a simple upgrade anymore.