The Xbox Game Bar for Windows 10 is a useful and convenient built-in tool that lets you optimize games and stream your gameplay in real time. However, this utility significantly loads the system, and this may affect performance on computers…
The kernel_task process in MacOS: what it is and why it loads the system
Sometimes it happens that a computer running on MacOS begins to delay the execution of the command, freeze or even close the program on its own. If you open the Activity Monitor, then the kernel_task process is found in it,…
Windows storage service is loading the disk: what to do
When the computer freezes and emits characteristic sounds, it seems that it is busy with some complex work with many processes. In this case, you did not launch anything, except for light applications like a text editor. If you look…
What is the Web Companion program for?
You are probably surprised to find that you have Web Companion that you have not installed. It is difficult not to notice it: it disables the Windows system firewall, independently changes the browser home page and performs a number of…
$ RECYCLE.BIN – what is this folder and can it be deleted
Using a file manager like Total Commander or XYplorer, you can find an unusual folder in the root directories of local drives. It can take up a lot of space, and therefore many users have questions about this folder. By…
HOW TO DELETE PHOTOS FROM GOOGLE PHOTOS WITHOUT DELETING THEM FROM YOUR MOBILE
So you can remove photos from Google Photos but without deleting them from your mobile Google Photos is one of the most interesting mobile applications to manage the images that we send or take with the camera. But if we…
VSync: what is it, when to turn it on or off
Chances are, you’ve already heard a lot about vertical sync or VSync if you’re into gaming. The importance of this setting is constantly being repeated on all forums and in interest groups. We suggest you learn more about this in…
Methods of getting badges on Steam
Steam has a special kind of item. It is sometimes very difficult to collect and cannot be sold. This is the icon. Badges are given to gamers for their gaming and other achievements in the service. Each such “badge” brings…
What is NetBIOS in Windows, how to enable or suspend a service
During the installation of the Windows operating system, the user sets the name of the computer, which will be subsequently accessed by programs, devices connected by a local network, a web server, FTP and other network services. The NetBIOS protocol…
Fixing “Audio Service Not Started on Windows” Error
Quite often, you can face a problem when, for no apparent reason, the computer stops playing all sounds: system notifications, audio tracks, videos, content on the Internet. In the lower right corner, the megaphone icon is crossed out with a…