TL;DR: CrystalMark Retro 2.0, a free benchmarking tool from Crystal Dew World, now supports Windows 95, 98, and Me, after a year of development. It allows users to compare retro and modern systems.

Microsoft Windows performance tips that improve speed and stability using built-in tools, smart settings, and simple habits for smoother Windows 10 and 11 use.

Ever wondered how your Windows PC stacks up against the latest machines? Want to know if you should consider an upgrade? Benchmarking software offers a fantastic solution to this curiosity. These ...

In a previous article I looked at UL Solutions' newest test suite, Procyon. Procyon is the successor to its widely successful benchmarking tool, PCMark. Procyon was designed to benchmark today's ...

Windows 7 is not faster than Windows Vista. Yes, it is! No it’s not! Is too! Looking at all of the benchmarks now surfacing for the “pre-beta” Windows 7 releases is enough to make your head spin. It ...