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AppControl - A Windows Task Manager Alternative for Finding PC Performance Problems

 Windows Task Manager is one of those essential tools I always have in my back pocket when something goes wrong with my computer. It let me know what is hogging my system resources, and shut down anything that's misbehaving. But honestly, it's not a perfect tool. For example, when my computer freezes or slows down, I rush to open Task Manager, but the issue often disappears by the time it loads.  Task Manager only offers 60-second performance snapshots, making it difficult to pinpoint past system slowdowns caused by background processes. To tackle this issue, a new tool called AppControl is available for Windows 11. It is a free alternative for Task Manager that silently tracks your PC’s activities for up to 72 hours.  AppControl is a historical, Windows performance monitoring tool that records system activity for up to three days, enabling you to diagnose performance issues through historical data rather than waiting for problems to occur in real time. Historical data an...

How to Speed up Google Chrome Load time on computer in 2019

Google Chrome is the most popular browser for desktop, laptop and smartphones. Desktop and laptop users might have noticed that their Google Chrome browser took too long time to load when opened it. If your Google Chrome browser opens slowly on your computer, follow these simple steps to load it fast. Hardware acceleration and more memory (RAM) consumption are the main reasons for slow loading of Google Chrome browser. Background running apps feature and use of hardware acceleration is turned on by default. By disabling these two settings your Chrome browser will load faster. Here is how to speed up Google Chrome load time on your computer. Jut follow these simple steps: 1. Open your Chrome browser and click menu (3 vertical dots) 2. Click on Settings and on the left pane, click on Advance settings 3. In Advanced settings, click on System. 4. Turn off the two options “Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed” and “Use hardware acceleration when ava...

How to Watch YouTube Video in Picture in Picture Mode on Desktop Google Chrome

Picture in Picture mode is the latest addition for Android. This feature is available with Android Oreo and allows users to separate a video (for example) from its player so that it is always viewable while using other apps. Picture in Picture mode might not be as practical on Desktop Google Chrome as it is on Android device, but you can bring this feature on your computer.

How to Edit Screenshots in Firefox

As you may know, Mozilla Firefox version 56 and above for desktop has a built-in screenshot tool. You can capture part of the screen, full screen or entire webpage with this tool. In Firefox version 59 significantly improves the Screenshots feature by letting you edit the images you capture. Here is how to edit screenshot in Firefox 59.

How to Use CloudFlare 1.1.1.1 DNS on Computer and Smartphone

Most of the web surfers and smartphone users might have heard about CloudFlare 1.1.1.1 DNS. It is said to be faster than (according to CloudFlare) the popular OpenDNS and Google Public DNS. Cloudflare is mainly focusing on the privacy, so you can ensure a more secure web surfing. Setting up CloudFlare 1.1.1.1 DNS is simple. Here is how it is for newbie.

How to Setup and Use Opera’s Free Unlimited Built-in VPN on Your Computer

In this tutorial, we show you how to set up and use Opera’s built-in free, unlimited VPN on your computer. VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are the best way to protect your identity online, secure sensitive communications and bypass geographical restrictions that stop you accessing some websites. However, many users facing issue in setting up a secure VPN connection and some of you may not like to pay for the service. Opera browser solves both issues.

How to Update Windows 10 to New Version 1511, Build 10586

In this guide, we will let you know how to update Windows 10 to the new version (Version 1511, Build 10586). Microsoft has released the new software update for Windows 10 with new features and performance enhancements, but many users have not received the update until today for various reasons. Here is how to solve the issue.