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Are These Programs Slowing Down Your Windows Startup?

One of the most frequent complaints from users of a Windows machine is the slowness of startup. It can get frustrating waiting for your computer to finally get to the desktop, and that wasted time limits productivity. When you turn on your computer, there is a myriad of programs that open immediately whether you know it or not. These programs start automatically to help the operating system load. If you had to open all of these programs manually, it would take way too long. When the computer tries to boot too many programs at one time, it creates a bottleneck and… Read more

How to Play Blu-Ray discs on Windows 10

If you have a Windows PC, you won’t be able to play Blu-rays without help. Windows removed Media Center and pulled support for the software in Windows 10, making it more difficult to play the discs on your computer. Instead, you’d have to pay $15 to spin your favorite flicks by buying the Windows DVD player app from the Windows Store. Is there a way to play Blu-ray discs on Windows 10? The short answer is yes, but you’ll have to do a little work first. We’re going to show how to use a third-party media player and a program that can convert the files on… Read more

7 of the Best Download Managers for Windows in 2019

If you are downloading several files, they can stall as a result of slower speeds, browser crashes or PC shutdowns. When there are multiple large files, it can be time-consuming to pay close attention to each and every download. It is way faster and more convenient to use a download manager since you can pause and restart your downloads anytime. Here is an updated list of the best download managers for your Windows 10 PC in 2019. For users of Linux, Android or Mac, we have you covered. Having said this, some of the recommendations below are also available for either… Read more

View Your Code Like a Pro with Code Compare

This is a sponsored article and was made possible by Devart. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored. Once you’re dealing with a codebase of even moderate size, code changes can be hard to spot across revisions. They can also be hard to remember. You know you updated a method in one of the files that updates the database, but which one was it? You could read through the files manually, but that could take a while. Using “diffs,” either using the diff… Read more

Microsoft Warns of Hard-to-Spot Fileless Malware, “Astaroth”

Recently, Microsoft went into red alert after Windows came under attack from malware. The antagonist this time was a strain of fileless malware called Astaroth. We’ve covered fileless malware in the past, so be sure to study up if you’re not sure what that means. In essence, it’s when malware lives within the RAM of a computer rather than its filesystem, making it harder to detect. Let’s explore why Microsoft is up in arms about Astaroth, as well as what you should do to protect yourself. How Does Astaroth Spread? Astaroth manages to get around by using an .LNK file. This file is uploaded… Read more