3 ways I tune up my PC every month for better performance

It’s true —Windows PCs do require extra work to keep running, but that’s not necessarily Microsoft’s fault. Any full-fledged computer is going to be more complex than a smartphone. It’s inherently more powerful, and often depends on components from a variety of manufacturers. That’s one of the advantages, in fact. Whereas your smartphone is always stuck with whatever ships from the factory, it’s taken for granted that you can upgrade a PC for better performance, or at least more storage.