Task Manager is the place where you can find all the programs, processes, startup apps, and services running on your system. It is where you can keep an eye on every activity going on your Windows PC.

When your Mac boots up, are you bombarded with a series of programs you didn't open and don't regularly use? Startup apps are convenient (when you actually need them) but the functionality is too ...

Startup programs are apps or utilities that launch automatically as soon the operating system boots up. On macOS, startup programs are called login items, and they save you the time and effort you’d ...

Regarding the original startup items question; I found this link on the Apple OS X discussions forum: <P> Customizing the bootup <P>I found it interesting, but a little over my head at my level of ...

Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac Years ago I was a regular Mac user who switched to PC for a long time. When I fully re-immersed myself in the Apple ecosystem, an old annoyance came right back — all ...

Apple has improved macOS’s upgrade process tremendously over the years. With recent releases, it’s rare something goes pear-shaped and prevents an upgrade from completing. However, you can sometimes ...

If you have recently installed hardware, driver, software, or anything else on your computer, and the problem started after that, you can boot Windows in Safe Mode and check if the Startup tab is ...

If your MacBook Air feels sluggish, you're not alone. Over time, software clutter, outdated apps, and unnecessary background processes can slow down even the newest models. While hardware upgrades ...