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If you’re using Windows, then hundreds of different system processes are running in the background, allowing you to read this article. A browser like Chrome (chrome.exe) provides you with the page, while processes like ntoskrnl.exe and conhost.exe give you the user interface, internet access, and other components. One of the least understood processes, however, is agent.exe . With such a common name, this process appears in hundreds of different software, making it difficult to identify and troubleshoot....

Windows is the de facto gaming platform. No other operating system has the same breadth of compatibility that Windows does, but there’s another reason it excels. Microsoft has recently bridged the Xbox gaming platform with Windows 10, allowing users to use both almost interchangeably. One of the ways this is done is through the Xbox Game Bar, an overlay that shows users which of their friends are online, the time, PC performance information, and more....

When you’re infected with stubborn malware that you find difficult to remove, you might rush to install a third-party antivirus or anti-malware solution. While these work fine, Windows 10 has its own high-quality antivirus protection called Microsoft Defender (previously Windows Defender) that you can use instead. This protection is among the hundreds of Windows services and processes that make Windows unique. These include the Windows kernel (ntoskrnl.exe) and other important processes such as Antimalware Service Executable, an integral part of Microsoft Defender’s protection....

The Registry is a database of all the settings that the Microsoft Windows operating system, its applications, and hardware device drivers use to maintain their configurations. In many ways, the Registry sits at the heart of Windows, and power users can use it to make their computers do things that would otherwise be impossible. Warning: Making changes to the Registry can break your computer. You should only make changes you are comfortable with, and you should always back up the Registry beforehand....

If you want to send someone money quickly, you have many choices. But the two most popular services more people use than any other is PayPal and Venmo. The main purpose of both is the same: to get money out of your bank account into someone else’s (or the other way around). However, the process of doing so is slightly different between Venmo and PayPal . Even if you already know everything there is to know about PayPal, you may be wondering: What is Venmo, and is it a better option than PayPal?...

Smart assistants are one of the coolest creations of the past decade. An AI-powered device that can turn on your lights, order food, and tell you traffic conditions – what’s not to like? It’s almost like Rosie from The Jetsons lives in your house. Unless perhaps you have a strong accent. A 2018 article from The Washington Post called “ The Accent Gap ” highlighted the problem well. If you have a “normal” accent, like a neutral American accent, smart assistants will understand you without a problem....

Have you noticed your Android screen getting darker with time? Is it becoming harder to use your smartphone since you can barely see what’s on your screen? That’s a sign that the Adaptive Brightness on your Android smartphone stopped working. Read on to learn why Android devices automatically dim the display brightness and how to fix your screen brightness going down. Why Brightness Keeps Going Down on Your Android Phone Both old and new Android phones come with a feature called Adaptive Brightness....

Nothing ruins your day faster than a sluggish internet connection, especially if you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi connection. Webpages will take forever to load, you’ll experience frequent pauses while streaming music, and it becomes almost impossible to watch videos online without buffering. Many internet-reliant apps may also fail to work optimally. Several factors can affect mobile data speed, and they vary according to phone specifications, operating system, location, nature of mobile data plan, and so on....

Does your Android phone restart on its own automatically? We will show you why that happens and how to get the device to function normally again. Android is a stable mobile operating system, but it isn’t immune from severe issues. Buggy system software releases, unoptimized apps, corrupt application caches, etc., can easily trigger system-wide crashes forcing the device to reboot itself. Work your way through the suggestions and solutions below to fix an Android phone that keeps restarting....

YouTube Install the YouTube app on the Fire Stick and let Alexa do its thing with a, “Alexa, play the latest song from Taylor Swift” voice command. Tubi TV The Tubi TV Fire Stick channel has a nice feature called Collections that you can use as a shortcut to watch acclaimed movies. For instance, the Highly Rated on Rotten Tomatoes collection will help you discover some rare gems like the “Requiem for The American Dream”....

Looking for a fun seasonal game to play during a coffee break? Want some cute Halloween games that are safe for your kids? These free online Halloween games are enjoyable for adults and kids alike. You can control a telekinetic pumpkin who tries to survive or find your way through a puzzling, haunted house. For a slower-paced game, try a Halloween-themed card game or challenge yourself to mahjong. Whatever your favorite game genre, this list has you covered....

Are you looking for a new way to relax and unwind while discovering some of the most captivating stories in anime? Check out the best anime on Hulu! This streaming service has an impressive collection of classic and newly released Japanese anime films and series. You’ll have your pick from action-packed adventures, heartwarming romances, riveting science fiction tales, and plenty of comedy. So whether you already love anime or are just curious about diving into the art form, our pick of the 20 best anime movies and series will satisfy you....

Lost your Windows password? We have three ways you can by bypass the Windows login screen if you’ve lost your password. So don’t panic – we’ve got you covered! How to Bypass a Windows Login Screen Without the Password There’s nothing more frustrating than forgetting an important password, and the password to your Windows portal is important. Here are three ways to reset your password. Do a Password Reset When you’re stuck on the Windows login screen and can’t remember your password, all you really need to do is click on the I forgot my password link....

Your web browser is more than just a way to look at websites. Web technology has grown to the point where complex software can run right there in your browser. Which means there are some pretty amazing web-based simulators you can click on right now from any device with a compatible browser. The five online simulators below use the latest in web animation, 3D graphics and web app technology to deliver something you’d have needed a supercomputer for thirty years ago, right onto your screen....

Finding somebody’s email address can be difficult because unlike phone numbers and physical addresses, there’s not a phonebook-like database of email addresses. However, there are a few tips you can employ that will make your email-finding process easier. Find an Email Address With a Search Engine Google or another search engine is a great place for finding all sorts of information, and if the tool you use has advanced searching capabilities, finding an email address can be easy....

Lists help all of us keep track of things and better manage our lives. There are shopping lists, to-do lists, brainstorming lists, and much more. With how connected people are to their devices, we’ll often find ourselves making these lists on our smartphones or PCs. However, when lists get so large that they become difficult to manage, it can be a major productivity killer. Pruning and cleaning up lists is important, but also organizing them as they grow....

Microsoft Edge is currently considered the fastest web browser available. Users benefit by being able to open web pages quickly, but ads slow down the process and interfere with the user experience. While browsing the web, users are bombarded with pop-up and embedded ads. In addition to being annoying and slowing down page loading speeds, ads and pop-ups: Can threaten users privacy. May carry malware. Clutter your screen. Distract users. Protect impulse buyers from making purchases....

The year 2019 is going to be an important one for iOS users. It’s the year that iOS transforms into something significantly different. Until now, all Apple devices that aren’t Macs have shared the same operating system. Whether you had an Apple TV , iPad, or iPhone, it used iOS . While all three devices will still use the same core operating system, each device will now receive a specialized fork of iOS....

You don’t have to invest in expensive software to view or edit PDF files . If you use Google Chrome, you can use a PDF extension for viewing, editing, converting, merging, and more. While there isn’t an official Google PDF editor for Chrome, there are several third-party add-ons that offer great features and little extras for PDF documents. We’ve put tons of tools through the ringer to bring you this list of the best Chrome PDF editor extensions (in no particular order)....

Everybody needs to relax sometimes, whether it’s five minutes of downtime during a busy work schedule, or a day to sit back and enjoy yourself. Playing games is a great way to spend time relaxing, as it’s both fun and provides rewarding feelings. Relaxing video games like this are abundant on the Apple app store. There are some great ones that are engaging while still providing more of a passive gaming experience....