Common Windows 11 Performance Tricks That Aren’t Worth Doing

Not all performance tips are created equal—some do more harm than good. Let’s debunk six popular Windows 11 tweaks that aren’t worth the risk.

We all want our PCs running as fast and smoothly as possible, right? And with Windows 11, it’s tempting to try every tweak and tip we find online to make that happen. But here’s the truth: not everything you read online will help. Some of those so-called "performance tips" either don’t do much or, worse, could end up harming your computer, like touching the registry.

Let’s break down six Windows 11 performance tricks you shouldn’t bother with—because they just aren’t worth it.