Most startup apps slow Windows down, but a couple are actually worth keeping. Here are the only ones I let run at boot.

Windows 11 hasn't seen the growth numbers Microsoft was probably hoping it would, but it still makes up nearly 20% of Windows installs, according to AdDuplex. Although there have been a lot of ...

Microsoft’s latest trick: fixing your PC before you can Google “how to fix my PC. Here's how Quick Machine Recovery works.

Managing the applications that launch at startup is crucial for optimizing your Windows device's performance. By customizing which applications start automatically, you can streamline your routine and ...

To delay startup programs on Windows 11, use Task Scheduler to create a task that triggers at log-on or startup. Alternatively, antivirus tools like BitDefender, Norton, or Kaspersky offer built-in ...

Blue Screen of Death or BSOD on Windows computers indicates that a critical issue has been detected, which caused Windows OS to restart unexpectedly. This Blue Screen ...

How to take control of Fast Startup in Windows 11 Your email has been sent In a previous article describing how to create shutdown shortcuts in Windows 11, we briefly touched on the Fast Startup ...

Startup Delayer lets you prioritize the programs that start automatically with Windows, giving you a faster start to your workday. Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor ...

Earlier this year, Microsoft released the latest version of its desktop operating system, Windows 11, which comes with a host of features and changes for an improved user experience. One of these new ...

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