LEMON BLOG

Windows 11 has made power management simpler on the surface, but slightly confusing once you start comparing the available options. In older versions of Windows, many users were used to seeing classic power plans such as Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance inside Control Panel. In Windows 11, Microsoft has pushed most everyday users toward the newer Power mode setting under Settings > System > Power & battery.

If you've ever carefully set your Documents folder to show details view, added your favorite columns, sorted things just nicely… only to return tomorrow and see everything completely reset, you're not alone. It is one of those long-standing Windows quirks that somehow still exists, especially in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

 If you have ever opened Task Manager only to see your disk usage slam to 100 percent, your heart probably stopped for a second. Then you scroll down and see one familiar name hogging resources: Windows Search Indexer. Suddenly, you start wondering whether your PC is dying, your SSD is failing, or if Microsoft just wants to see you suffer.

If you're using Windows 11 on a laptop and it's starting to feel more like a tortoise than a tech marvel, you're not alone. While Windows 11 comes with a sleek interface and modern features, it can sometimes demand more from your system—especially if you're on an older laptop or one with entry-level specs.

If you've recently upgraded to Windows 11, you've probably noticed the redesigned Start menu. It's clean, modern, and puts your most-used apps front and center in the "Pinned" section. But right beneath that, there's a somewhat controversial area called "Recommended" — and not everyone is a fan.