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How to Turn Fast Startup On or Off in Windows 11

Turning off Fast Startup does have its benefits, but how do you do it on Windows 11? Here's how.

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How to Stop Steam From Opening on Startup

Steam can slow your computer down if the desktop client launches on startup. Here's how you disable the option on Windows and Mac.

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8 Ways to Fix Slow Boot Times in Windows 10

Experiencing slow boot times in Windows 10? Here are several useful tips and tricks to fix a slow startup on your PC.

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How to Get Notifications When New Startup Apps Are Added to Windows 11

Windows 11 has an option that notifies you when a new startup app gets added. Here's how to enable and customize it.

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Microsoft Finally Patches "DogWalk" Zero-Day Vulnerability to Stop Attacks

Microsoft confirms that the previously exploited "DogWalk" zero-day vulnerability has been patched.

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How to Use the Windows Startup Folder: Everything You Need to Know

The Windows 10 and 11 startup folder lets you manage which programs run at boot. Here's how to find the startup folder and manage its programs.

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7 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 11

Startup programs are handy, but too many can really bog down your PC's boot performance. Here's how to trim them down.

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How to Bring Back the Windows 95 Startup Sound on Windows 11

Unline Windows 10, the startup sound is enabled by default in Windows 11. Take it a bit further by using the Windows 95 sound for a bit of nostalgia.

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How to Optimize Windows Boot With Startup Delayer

When you have a lot of startup programs slowing down your PC, but you don't want to disable any of them, Startup Delayer is here to help.

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How to Add or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 11

Want a program to boot up rightaway? Is something booting up when it shouldn't? Here's how to fix that in Windows 11.

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7 Ways to Stop Google Chrome From Opening on Startup in Windows

If your copy of Chrome is a little too eager to get started, here are some tricks to stop Chrome from opening on startup.

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How to Fix the PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR in Windows 10

Sometimes, Plug and Play can malfunction. Here are 5 ways to fix it.

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How to Change the Default Startup Sound on Windows 10

Bored of the Windows 10 startup sound? Here's how you switch it out for a custom sound.

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Fix the Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device Error in Windows

The reboot and select proper boot device error in Windows can cripple your computer. Let's look at how to fix it.

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How to Run Windows 10 Store Apps at Startup

Want to run Windows 10 Store apps automatically when you log into Windows? Here's how to set any app to run at startup.

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