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Here's how to Fix Adobe Photoshop running slow on Windows.
I. Here are some things you can try to fix Photoshop running slow on Windows:

Check your system requirements. Photoshop is a relatively demanding program, so make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements.
Update your drivers. Make sure that your graphics card drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can cause all sorts of problems, including Photoshop running slowly.
Close any unnecessary programs. When you're using Photoshop, close any programs that you don't need. This will free up resources and improve performance.
Restart your computer. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the error.
Defragment your hard drive. A fragmented hard drive can cause Photoshop to run slowly. To defragment your hard drive, you can use a third-party program or the built-in defragmentation tool in Windows.
Optimize your hard drive. You can also optimize your hard drive to improve performance. To do this, you can use a third-party program or the built-in disk cleanup tool in Windows.
Clear your cache and cookies. Photoshop stores temporary files in your cache and cookies. These files can take up space and slow down Photoshop. To clear your cache and cookies, you can use a third-party program or the built-in tools in your web browser.
Disable your antivirus software. Antivirus software can sometimes interfere with Photoshop and cause it to run slowly. To test if this is the case, disable your antivirus software and see if Photoshop runs faster.
Disable your firewall. Your firewall can also interfere with Photoshop and cause it to run slowly. To test if this is the case, disable your firewall and see if Photoshop runs faster.
Update Photoshop. Adobe regularly releases updates for Photoshop that include bug fixes and performance improvements. To make sure that you have the latest version of Photoshop, open the Creative Cloud app and click on the "Updates" tab.
Reinstall Photoshop. If you're still having problems, you can try reinstalling Photoshop. To do this, uninstall Photoshop from your computer and then download and install the latest version from the Adobe website.

II. Here are some pros and cons of enabling Photoshop Auto show the home screen:

Pros:
It can save you time by not having to open the File menu and select New each time you want to start a new project.
It can help you stay organized by keeping all of your open documents in one place.
It can provide a quick overview of your recent projects.

Cons:
It can take up screen space that you might want to use for working on your projects.
It can be less efficient if you often need to open multiple documents at once.
It can be distracting if you are trying to focus on a particular project.
Ultimately, whether or not to enable Photoshop Auto show the home screen is a personal preference. If you think it will save you time or help you stay organized, then you should enable it. However, if you think it will take up too much screen space or be distracting, then you should leave it disabled.

iii. The best PS document size for Windows depends on what you will be using it for.

Here are some common uses and recommended document sizes:

Printing: If you will be printing your document, you will need to choose a document size that is compatible with your printer. The most common print sizes are 8.5 x 11 inches, 11 x 17 inches, and A4.
Web: If you will be posting your document on the web, you will need to choose a document size that is compatible with web browsers. The most common web sizes are 640 x 480 pixels, 1024 x 768 pixels, and 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Email: If you will be emailing your document, you will need to choose a document size that is compatible with email clients. The most common email sizes are 640 x 480 pixels and 1024 x 768 pixels.
Social media: If you will be posting your document on social media, you will need to choose a document size that is compatible with social media platforms. The most common social media sizes are 1080 x 1080 pixels, 1200 x 630 pixels, and 800 x 600 pixels.

iv. The Use legacy new document interface option in Photoshop allows you to use the old New Document dialog box instead of the new one. The old dialog box is more compact and has fewer options, but it may be more familiar to users who have been using Photoshop for a long time.

Here are some of the differences between the old and new New Document dialog boxes:

The old dialog box only has a few options, such as the document size, resolution, and color mode. The new dialog box has many more options, such as the document profile, background color, and guides.
The old dialog box is more compact and takes up less space on your screen. The new dialog box is larger and has more features.
The old dialog box may be more familiar to users who have been using Photoshop for a long time. The new dialog box may be more difficult to use for these users.