What is a CPU? A guide to the 'brain' of your computer or phone, including how it works

A CPU, or central processing unit, is a vital part of your computer or phone, and is responsible for executing every command you or an app makes.

SysInfoCap.exe High GPU, CPU Memory usage in Windows 11

SysInfoCap.exe is a data collection process part of HP's software ecosystem. If SysInfoCap.exe has high GPU, CPU, or ...
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5 Ways to Resolve Microsoft Defender’s High CPU Usage Issue

Tired of Defender slowing things down? Here’s how to fix Microsoft Defender high CPU usage issues while keeping your PC safe and responsive.
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Windows 11 KB5064081 update clears up CPU usage metrics in Task Manager

Microsoft has released the KB5064081 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes thirty-six new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out. These updates include new Recall ...
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Avoid this "new" Intel CPU for gaming - it's really an old chip in disguise

A curious new Intel CPU has just been released that not only doesn't use the company's latest Arrow Lake architecture, but is in fact based on Intel's aging Comet Lake architecture from five years ago ...
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Ubuntu 25.10 Outperforms Windows 11 25H2 in First CPU Benchmarks

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