Technical Smart tricks

Not all programs are visibly displayed on your computer’s taskbar. Other programs are intentionally hidden from being viewed because they act as valid background services or processes that do not need constant access via the taskbar. Some programs remain open even after closing them. This is a common practice especially with peer-to-peer utilities that require them to be open for other users to download shared files from your computer. Some of these open programs are part of your operating system while others can be malicious spyware, viruses or adware intending to access your information. Check out the following ways on how to view these hidden programs: Using Task Manager  #1: Press “Ctrl + Alt + Delete” and then choose “Task Manager”. Alternatively you can press “Ctrl + Shift + Esc” to directly open task manager. To see a list of processes that are running on your computer, click “processes”. Scroll down to view the list of hidden and visible programs. Check the de...

Many of us have had Windows 10 on our PCs for a while now, so we’re pretty used to the new features of the operating system from daily use. But whether you’re using the PC you’ve had for years or upgraded to a new device that was Windows 10-ready out of the box, you might find it useful to learn some of the tricks that Microsoft has hidden underneath the hood. Give these tips and tricks a try, and improve your Windows 10 experience. 1. Access a Start Menu for power users Windows 10 has a hidden Start Menu that contains some useful tools for Windows power users, such as the task manager, command prompt, device and disk management, and others. To get to this menu, you’ll need to either right click the Windows button or use the Windows key+X shortcut on your keyboard. 2. Sniff out disk space-hoarding apps A useful feature of both iOS and Android is one within their settings apps that allows you to monitor the amount of disk space that your apps are taking up. Microsoft introdu...