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Not only does this boost the performance of your PC, but it can also help stave off spyware and viruses. And before you ask: no, it’s not hard to kill a process in Windows 10. We’ll go over all the different ways you can do this safely and easily. Why Kill a Process in Windows 10? Each running application in Windows is composed of one or more “processes.” These processes are responsible for writing things to memory, reacting to user input, and performing all the actual work behind a computer program....

Many people choose to use Thunderbird as their email client for its many benefits including advanced spam filtering, a good reputation for being dependable, the ability to customize, a high level of security, support for email protocols such as SMTP, POP3, and IMAP, and more. The instructions below can also be used to backup and restore your Thunderbird data. These steps will outline how to copy your profile folder to a new PC manually....

However, this does not remove all traces of a WP plugin and leaves behind rows and tables in your WP database. The plugins that are most likely to store data include form, caching, security, and SEO plugins. Before proceeding, be sure to backup your website in case something goes wrong. Over time, these plugins traces will take up disk space and affect your site’s performance. This article will show you how to remove a WP plugin along with all associated files....

There are many ways to apply restrictions to your documents and you can use what’s appropriate for your situation. For example, you can enable formatting restrictions if you don’t want anyone to change the formatting of the document. Restrict Editing In Word You can restrict editing for both your existing as well as new documents in Word. As long as you can open a document with the app, you can apply restrictions to it....

Suppose you’re relatively new to Chrome (or just want to figure out something specific about its password manager). If so, you will learn everything you need to know about saving, editing, and deleting passwords in this article. Sign Into Chrome with a Google Account Before you start, we strongly recommend you sign into Chrome with a Google Account (if you aren’t already signed in). This prompts the browser to back up your browsing information (passwords, bookmarks, history, etc....

What Does It Mean to Ping Something? To “ping” something on a network means that you send an internet packet to a destination computer or other network device, asking for a response. That device then sends a packet back to you. When the packet comes back (if it makes it back, that is) you can learn all sorts of interesting things about the network between yourself and the destination. Most commonly, we simply want to know how long the reply takes....

Usually, these glitches are rare and easy to resolve. Just follow the troubleshooting tips below, and you’ll be clicking away in no time. Using Windows or macOS Without a Mouse If you only have one (currently broken) mouse and no touchpad, you may have some trouble navigating your computer, so some of the suggested fixes below may be tricky to pull off. In Microsoft Windows 10 or 11, you can use the Start button on your keyboard to open the Start Menu and search for almost any program or setting....

There are numerous USB virus scanner options on the market, but it can be hard to narrow down exactly which one is the best choice for you. The following are the best USB virus scanners to try. These programs can not only be launched from USB drives, but they can also scan new drives that are plugged into your system. Panda USB Despite its cute name, Panda USB is nothing to sneeze at....

In this 3D printer review, we’ll let you know what you get when you buy an Anycubic Kobra, what it’s like to build it, and our first impressions about its quality and usability. Features of the Kobra by Anycubic The Kobra by Anycubic is an FDM 3D printer. FDM stands for fused deposition modeling. The print material for FDM printers is plastic filament. If you’re considering buying your first 3D printer, you could also consider a resin printer like the Anycubic Photon Mono X, the larger Photon Mono X 6K, or the Photon M3....

1. EvolutionOS EvolutionOS is a cursor set that combines minimalism with the look and style of macOS. If you like the look of macOS but the customization of Windows, this cursor pack can give you the best of both worlds. 2. Outer Limits If you’re a fan of space and the classic space race aesthetic, the Outer Limits cursor is perfect. Each phase of the cursor is a different version of the rocket and goes well with a gaming PC, especially if you have one built around a space-based game like Elite: Dangerous....

But what is sideloading? There are some important things you need to know before you do it, however, as there are potential security risks involved, and in some cases, it can void your device’s warranty. What Is Sideloading And How Does It Work? For most of our devices, we get files and software by downloading them from the internet. Usually, this is through software provided by our device’s manufacturer. For computers, this will be the browser or software store....

Finally, I had to resort to using one of those PST password recovery programs to get access to the file. It actually didn’t give me the exact password that I originally used, but it gave me another password that allowed me to unlock the file. In this article, I’ll write about several tools you can use to recover a PST password. Some of the programs are free, which I mention first and the rest are all paid....

With just a few small tweaks, you’ll get much more from your Chromebook. These 12 tricks and tips should help get you started. Learn The Keyboard Shortcuts Chrome OS shares many keyboard shortcuts with Windows and macOS and adds a few completely new ones. Mastering these shortcuts will make your life easier, and help you navigate your Chromebook faster. For a handy reference to all of the shortcut keys available, press and hold Ctrl + Alt and press / (forward slash)....

The criteria for free clipart downloads checked were: Is it really free?How cluttered with ads is it?Do they have a large selection?What image types do they have? Must have at least .gif or .png.What quality is the clipart?What type of usage is allowed?Do we have to register to use the site?What other features does the site have? The ranking of the sites is subjective, even though there were a lot of criteria to be checked....

Whether you prefer a drawing tablet or a pen display, Windows comes with a wide range of free and premium programs to choose from. In this article, you’re going to learn about the best drawing apps for Windows. The Best Drawing Apps for Windows Here are the best drawing apps for Windows that will help you take your art to the next level. 1. Photoshop Photoshop is the Jack-of-all-trades in the professional digital art world for a reason....

In this article, we will discuss several ways to create more disk space in Windows 10. Empty The Recycle Bin Deleting items from your computer such as photos, videos, and documents don’t remove them from your hard drive. They are moved to the Recycle Bin instead and continue to take up space on your hard drive. Emptying the Recycle Bin will create more disk space. Type Recycle Bin in the search bar to locate the app and open it....

In this article, you’ll learn some of the first things to check that should fix this problem quickly. If those don’t, there are some more advanced options to try toward the latter part of the article. Why Images Aren’t Loading in Chrome There could be many reasons images may not load in web pages when you’re using Chrome. Your internet connection is down, and Chrome is loading a cached page....

The History of C Programming C programming was developed in 1972 by Dennis M. Ritchie. Several languages have since branched off from the core C language, including C++ and Objective C. The language was created as a general-purpose language to be used in a wide variety of applications, and it has met that goal. In fact, C is one of the most widely used programming languages in existence, if not the most widely used....

There may be some keyboards, like laptop keyboards, that do not have a Right Ctrl key. If you are in this situation, or you would just rather use a different key as your Host key, this post describes how to change which key on the keyboard is used as the Host key. Change Host Key in VirtualBox To change the Host key, open VirtualBox. Select Preferences from the File menu....

For non-enterprise Windows 7 imaging, which will work with all versions of Windows 7, you can use a program called RTse7enLite. The program is available as freeware. Update: RTse7enLite is no longer available from the developer’s website. You can still download it from other sites like MajorGeeks, but it might include bundled crapware. We’ll update this article in the future with a better way to create a custom image. Lately, Windows 8 has been covered quite a bit by many of the tech blogs, but it is still yet to be officially released, and as far as enterprise and IT, many businesses may stick with Windows 7....