: Windows runs dozens of apps in the background (like Mail or Weather) that consume RAM and CPU cycles. Turning these off in Privacy > Background Apps can provide a clean 5–10% CPU boost .

: Disabling HPET in Device Manager (under System Devices) is a common "pro" tweak that can increase FPS on many systems, though it should be tested as it can occasionally cause instability.

: Many programs, such as Steam, Discord, or Spotify, set themselves to launch on boot. Disabling non-essential startup apps in Task Manager can significantly speed up your PC's boot time and free up resources.