Disable Startup Programs in Task Manager

The Windows Task Manager is a handy tool that, in addition to showing currently active programs, also reveals applications that are part of your computer’s startup process.

To access Task Manager, press Ctrl+Alt+Del and select “Task Manager.” On Windows 10, switch to the “Startup” tab at the top. On Windows 11, select “Startup apps” from the left sidebar.

Each row lists an application alongside details relating to the startup. The “Status” column shows if the application is enabled or disabled on startup, and “Start-up Impact” scores based on the program’s impact on the CPU or disk (High, Medium, Low, or Not measured). This data helps you determine if you want an app to automatically launch when you log in to your computer.

If you want more information, right-click an existing column and select, in turn, which columns to add.

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An IP address, or “Internet Protocol” address, is a unique numerical identifier assigned to your device that allows other devices to connect to it. Someone with your IP address can easily find your approximate location and internet service provider (ISP).

While this may not be particularly useful to your friends and family, malicious actors can use it to gain information about you. They can exploit your IP address to obtain data about your internet service provider and subsequently use it to gather data about your online activity. This information is then sold to advertisers, who use it to deliver targeted advertisements.

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Windows 11 handles hidden files and folders almost identically to versions of Windows that came before it: with special file flags. Showing these hidden files in File Explorer is easy. There are actually multiple ways to show hidden files and folders on Windows 11, but we’ll walk you through the best methods to make it easier.

• First, launch File Explorer by opening Start and searching for “File Explorer,” or by clicking the File Explorer icon in your taskbar if it’s pinned there. Once you have File Explorer open, you can proceed with the next step.

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