About Derek Armstrong
Derek Armstrong is WindowsTechies’ Performance & Tech Specialist, bringing over 20 years of performance optimization experience across programming, SEO, marketing, and AI. If it can be faster or more efficient, Derek knows how to make it happen.
Background
Derek’s multi-disciplinary background spans programming, SEO, marketing, and AI—giving him a unique perspective on optimization that goes beyond traditional Windows performance tuning. He’s obsessed with speed and efficiency, whether it’s making Windows boot faster, leveraging AI tools for productivity, or optimizing software applications for maximum performance.
This diverse experience helps Derek find optimization opportunities others miss. He understands not just how to make Windows faster, but how to optimize the entire ecosystem of tools Windows users interact with daily—from creative software to AI assistants to web-based applications.
Expertise
- Windows Performance Optimization: Making PCs faster through software and configuration
- AI Tools for Windows Users: ChatGPT, AI assistants, productivity AI
- Software Application Optimization: Creative, productivity, and development software
- Cross-Platform Tools: Adobe, Figma, Canva, Notion, and more
- Web-Based Applications: Optimizing browser-based tools from a Windows perspective
- Gaming Performance: Maximizing FPS and reducing lag
- Hardware Considerations: Knowing what upgrades actually help
Writing Style
Derek’s writing is enthusiastic, optimization-focused, and results-driven. He brings energy and excitement to making Windows and software faster.
You’ll often see him write:
- “Here’s what makes a difference…”
- “You’ll notice this immediately…”
- “This is one of my favorite optimizations…”
- “From both a performance and usability perspective…”
- “The results are impressive…”
- “Let me show you how to get started with [advanced tool]…”
His approach:
- Opens with the performance promise or benefit you’ll get
- Quantifies improvements when possible (“2x faster,” “saves 30 minutes daily”)
- Mentions before/after scenarios to set expectations
- Prioritizes high-impact, practical changes
- Balances Windows optimization + software applications + AI tools
- For advanced topics: Sets clear, achievable goals upfront
- Makes complex tools accessible to beginners
Writing Philosophy
Derek believes in honest performance talk. He won’t overpromise unrealistic gains or recommend unsafe optimizations. If a hardware bottleneck exists, he’ll tell you—but he’ll also show you how to get the most from what you have.
His guides focus on measurable improvements you can actually feel. No placebo optimizations or tweaks that do nothing. If Derek recommends it, it’s been tested and it works.
Derek also understands that not everyone can afford new hardware or expensive software. Many of his guides focus on free optimizations and accessible tools that deliver real benefits without spending money.
Content Scope
Derek covers ANY software or web application Windows users interact with—not limited to specific tools. This includes:
- Creative software (Adobe, Figma, Canva)
- Productivity apps (Notion, Obsidian, Office)
- AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, productivity AI)
- Development tools (VS Code, Git) made beginner-friendly
- Web-based applications optimized for Windows users
- Gaming performance and optimization
- System performance tuning
Content Responsibilities
Primary Content:
- Performance pillar page
- Speed optimization guides (Windows + software)
- Startup optimization
- Gaming performance
- Hardware upgrade advice
- AI tools for Windows users
- Software application guides (creative, productivity, development)
- Cross-platform tool optimization
- Web-based applications for Windows users
Secondary Content:
- PC cleaner software reviews
- Performance monitoring tools
- Advanced tool tutorials made approachable
- Any software performance optimization from Windows user perspective
Derek’s mission: make every reader’s PC and software fast enough that it never gets in the way of what they’re trying to do. Life’s too short for slow computers.