PC Tips & Tricks

How Powerful is Your PC?

In Windows 11, Open Search and type Windows PowerShell

At the prompt, type wmiobject win32_winsat and hit enter.

It will display your system performance score.

  • Score above 8 are suitable for high end gaming and 4K editing.
  • Scores between 6.5 and 7.9 are suitable for mid-level gaming and 1080 editing.
  • Scores between 5 and 6.4 are suitable for daily use and basic editing.
  • Scores below 5 are suitable for browsing.

Disk Management – Windows 11

Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) is the primary tool. It lets you:

  • View all connected drives (SSD, HDD, USB drives)
  • Create, delete, and format partitions
  • Assign or change drive letters
  • Extend or shrink partitions
  • See drive health status (basic info)
  • Initialize new drives



How to open Disk Management

Method 1 (fastest):

  • Right-click the Start button
  • Click Disk Management

Method 2:

  • Press Windows key + X
  • Select Disk Management

Method 3:

  • Press Windows key
  • Type “Create and format hard disk partitions”
  • Click it

Control Windows 11 Apps

On your Windows 11 keyboard, press Windows & the R keys.

Then type shell:appsfolder and then press Enter.

You will see every app installed on your PC – including hidden ones.

Uninstall what you don’t need to free up space.

Windows GOD MODE

Create a folder on your Desktop and name it as follows:

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

This will create an icon that will give you access to all Windows settings in one place.

Make Your PC Run at Maximum Power

In Windows 11, Open Search and type View Advanced System Settings.

When performance options appear, within the Visual Effects Tab, choose Adjust for Best Performance. Then click Apply and then OK.

By doing this, it will remove unnecessary items from your PC and achieve optimal performance.

Your PC May Have a Virus!

On your Windows 11 keyboard, press Windows & the R keys. Then type MRT.

This will bring up the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.

When prompted, select Next. This will scan you PC and wipe out any viruses.