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You might have encountered issues with computer performance, potentially causing memory leaks. Various software can slow down your computer if it leaks memory (when a program fails to 'release' memory it has used). By default, a closed program should allow other software then to use that same area of memory. If, however, the program is still using the memory having been closed, that is where memory leak problems begin. A memory leak is a Random Access Memory (RAM) loss caused by one or more programs. Therefore, a specific program is using more memory than it should, or it is not releasing it when the program closed, and continues to use the memory. A certain amount of RAM is required for a process to run, and this is perfectly normal, unless the system starts to behave abnormally. Memory leaks are usually only temporary, since restarting the computer empties RAM memory. If, however, the computer remains switched on with various processes running in the background, some processe...

Do you find annoying the fact that your PC can install some programs that you haven't even downloaded? Unfortunately, nowadays this is a frequent situation. The installer of the program you need may contain the software which sneaks into your PC without a permission. This type of programs is called Potentially Unwanted Program ( PUP ). PUPs are not viruses but they usually cause much inconvenience to all Windows OS users. In this article, I'd like to present a few universal ways to prevent potential problems. Keep PUPs out of your computer  Unchecky is a great straightforward program that is designed to uncheck unnoticeable checkboxes that propose installing third-party software during the main program installation. Unchecky can also find additional hidden programs in an already-running file and notify a user of unwanted programs. Importantly, this useful and free program by Reason Company Software Inc. doesn't require any specific skills for using it and cu...

Most computers and laptops do not actually provide their users with easy access to CD-ROM drive trays. The button, that is usually pressed to open a drive, may be really difficult to notice and push on some machines. Luckily, there is a way out for those who want to optimize their work to the full: a keyboard shortcut that opens the CD-ROM tray automatically. The effective solution is delivered by a free software tool called Door Control developed by Digola. So, if dealing with optical disk drivers you want to switch from inconvenient buttons to a specified keyboard shortcut (alternatively an icon in the system tray), you need to download and install the Door Control program at first. It won't take you much time to install the app, plus clear on-screen instructions will help you complete the process with ease. When Door Control is launched, an eject icon appears in the system tray. Placing your cursor over it will display a tooltip which shows which drive is curr...

You've surely often heard that keeping your operating system up-to-date is good for your security and it's actually true. However, there are people who could have valid reasons for wanting to hold off on an update. Unfortunately, Microsoft has decided to prevent all Windows 10 users from disabling the automatic updates. Since I hate it when people restrict my freedoms, here's how you can work around this restriction and control the automatic updates in Windows 10. Disabling Windows 10 updates Even though Microsoft has made it harder to this, there are still a couple of tricks that you can use to prevent your operating system from updating: Windows 10 Home users can  lie to their operating system, telling it that they're on a metered network. Since Microsoft doesn't want its users to have issues with their data caps, this will prevent the automatic download of updates. To do this, go to Start --> Settings --> Network & Internet --> Change...

Setting up a network of Windows 10 computers may not always be as easy as you would hope, especially due to a common error which states that "Homegroup cannot be set up on this computer". In case you're one of the people confronted with this problem, here you will find several solutions that will help solve it. Before we begin, you should know that in order for them to work, you may need to apply these fixes to  all the computers  in your network. Enabling the peer network grouping services The most common cause for the HomeGroup error is a user who has unintentionally and / or unknowingly disabled the Windows 10 services that Homegroup requires. Since this happens fairly often and is the easiest one to fix, I recommended trying this solution first. Here's what you need to do: Open the Start Menu by clicking on the Start button or by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard. Start typing "services.msc" (without quotes) until you see a button named "Ser...

One of the things I mostly dislike about laptops is that they're very hard to fix. With a desktop, everything that gets broken can be easily replaced, while the same is not true on a laptop. Taking apart and then putting the laptop back together is actually quite complicated and even something as simple as a faulty keyboard can be a big problem. This is why, I've decided to write this short guide and give you a few tips on troubleshooting your laptop's keyboard. Keyboard completely non-functional So, if your keyboard has completely stopped working out of the blue and you have no idea what went wrong, the first thing that you need to find out is if it's a hardware or a software problem. To diagnose the issue, the simplest thing that you can do is to boot from a  live  Linux device (USB Stick, DVD, etc.) and see if the keyboard works in that operating system. If it does, then you're in luck and your problems are caused by a weird driver issue. Open the  Control Panel ...

As far as I'm concerned, the touchpad is that thing on my laptop that I need to disable, so I don't touch it by mistake. However, there are many people who would rather use it instead of a mouse. Unfortunately, using a touchpad isn't always a great experience, especially if you don't know how to adapt it to your way of operating it or if you don't know how to troubleshoot it. Here's a short guide that will show you how to fix touchpad problems on Windows 10. Let me start things of by showing you how to customize the touchpad's settings so that you can use it in a comfortable fashion: Cursor speed  - in case the cursor on your screen is moving a lot faster or a lot slower than your finger on the touchpad, there's a very simple fix for your troubles: open the Start Menu, click on  Settings  (the icon that resembles a cog), then go to  Devices  -->  Mouse & touchpad  and press the small button named  Additional mouse settings . In the  Mo...

Windows 10 is still a relatively new operating system, and you are likely to encounter a few issues after you install it, even if you use the  main  version and not the Insider Preview build. For instance, I've seen a lot of people complaining about  WiFi-related  problems. Since I have also been placed in a situation like this, I thought I would lend a hand and show you a few tricks that might fix your connectivity issues. In most cases, the WiFi problems are caused by outdated drivers or old devices. So, here is a list of possible WiFi problems I will teach how to deal with. Most of these should occur immediately after upgrading to Windows 10 from Windows 7, 8 or 8.1, while others might simply happen after the Windows 10 update or caused by a random incident: WiFi card not present altogether. Unable to find a wireless network that your other devices (phones, tablets other laptops) can detect. Unable to connect to a hotspot even though the passwo...

In the virtual world, just like in the real one, there is no security that cannot be bypassed or cracked. No matter what security companies tell you, no matter what any ad might claim, if someone puts enough effort into it, he or she will eventually get around those safety measures. I'm pretty sure you already knew this but, in case you didn't, thinking that your files are safe because you're using a Windows password is an incorrect assumption. However, since I can't offer you a guaranteed solution, I thought it would be helpful for you know the most commonly used methods of breaking into someone else's PC. This will, at least, give you the advantage of knowing what to expect and how to make things as difficult as possible for the other party. Trinity Rescue Kit In order to gain access to someone's Windows account, all you need is a little bit of time and the right tools. For example there is this sly tool called Trinity Rescue Kit, which was originally designed...

Web browser have become one of the most important parts of our lives, as we are using them more often than any other application. Think about it: you send and receive emails , you watch videos, you listen to music, you buy things online, and you keep in touch with your friends: all of these are done from your browser. But how much time have you spent wondering how secure your browser actually is? I have an anti-virus, should I keep reading this? Having antivirus, anti-malware or firewall applications installed increases your overall security, but it's not always enough. This means that improving the safety of your browser will never be a redundant action. Most popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari have pretty strong default security settings, so you don't need to learn how to configure them from the get-go, but knowing how to keep yourself safe while using them is a totally different story. Main risks for your browser In case if you're curios about what kin...

                                                      7 solutions to speed up Windows 10 While Windows 10 is one of the best optimized versions of Microsoft's operating system, it still runs pretty slow on some computers. Since a lot of people use it on medium to low-end computers, it's natural for the operating system to run a bit sluggish, but that doesn't mean that it's any less frustrating. In case you're using Windows 10 and are experiencing performance issues, here are seven simple yet effective solutions that will make things better. Select the High Performance power plan The simplest solutions in the book is to change your power plan to the High Performance one. What many people may not know is that, by default, Windows 10 is set to use the Balanced power plan and it does so even on desktop PCs (which is a bit weird). So, the first thing that you...