Whether you’re gaming and video editing or just browsing the web, Windows PCs often seem to slow down over time. You can always speed up Windows by adjusting various system settings, but that requires some clicking around. Meanwhile, third-party tune-up utilities, such as Ashampoo WinOptimizer, CCleaner, and Iolo System Mechanic, cost money. Microsoft’s free PC Manager app claims to deliver the same performance gains with much less effort. It includes everything from memory management features to storage cleanup tools in a single, cohesive dashboard. It can even manage OpenClaw AI agents running on your PC. I tested its performance promises on my PC, and here’s what I found.
