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 ...

Unless you built your PC yourself, there are probably a bunch of programs installed on your system that start with Windows, though what they do--and whether they really need to start with Windows--is ...

In Windows operating systems, there is a Startup folder. The files and programs placed inside the Startup folder start automatically on system startup. This is the easiest method to start programs ...

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Every time I restart my Mac, some apps that I rarely use ...

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

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Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Beyond some of the built-in MacBook features that can change the way you use your laptop, installing apps from the App Store allows you to accomplish a great deal more. By navigating to System ...

When installed on Windows, Apps can register themselves to launch as soon as you log in to your account. While this works for those apps that you need to be there, such as screenshot-taking tools, ...

Fifteen years ago, the thought of hiring complete strangers to build a startup app idea was out of the question for most entrepreneurs. Today, I could spend the whole day citing studies backing the ...