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As you use your Windows computer, your operating system and applications create temporary files to store data for short-term use. Windows also creates "prefetch" files to help your most-used programs launch faster. Over time, these files can accumulate, taking up valuable disk space and sometimes even causing minor performance issues. Cleaning them out is a great piece of digital housekeeping. This guide will show you two safe methods to clear these files and reclaim your storage. What Are Temp and Prefetch Files? Before we start deleting, let's quickly understand what we're clearing: %temp% (User Temp): This is a folder (located at C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Temp ) where your user-specific applications store their temporary files. temp (System Temp): This folder (usually C:\Windows\Temp ) is where Windows and system-level services store their temporary files. prefetch : This folder ( C:\Windows\Prefetch ) contains small files that help Windows open yo...

  Choosing an operating system (OS) is the first big decision you make for your PC. For most users, the battle comes down to two major players: Microsoft's Windows 11, the world's most popular desktop OS, and Ubuntu, the most popular desktop version of Linux. While developers might debate performance and security all day, for the average user, the most important difference is the Graphical User Interface (GUI). It's what you see, click, and interact with. So, let's dive in. What are these systems, and how do they stack up visually? About Windows 11 Windows 11 is the latest major release from Microsoft. It's a commercial, closed-source OS that comes pre-installed on the vast majority of new PCs. Its design philosophy is all about creating a modern, fluid, and productive environment. It features the "Fluent Design" language, which brings soft, translucent effects, rounded corners, and new animations to create a more polished look than its predecessors. Key G...

Windows 10 Necessity: The necessity for Windows 10 was born directly from the widespread criticism of its predecessor, Windows 8. Windows 8 had alienated many desktop users by removing the traditional Start Menu and forcing a touch-first, tile-based interface. Microsoft needed Windows 10 to: Win Back Trust: It had to fix the usability problems of Windows 8 and restore familiar features, most importantly the Start Menu . Create a Unified Platform: It was designed under the "One Windows" strategy to be a single, scalable operating system that could run across all Microsoft devices, from PCs and tablets to phones (Windows 10 Mobile) and even the Xbox One console. Launch "Windows as a Service": It introduced a new model where the OS would be continuously updated with new features rather than being replaced every few years. Interesting facts about Windows 10 The "Last Version of Windows": At its launch, Microsoft famously stated that Windows 10 would be the...