Although Avast Secure Browser has a handful of security and privacy-focused features, its startup behavior and excessive storage consumption will take a toll on your device’s performance. Even more annoying is that the browser remains on your device even after uninstalling Avast antivirus. This tutorial will show you how to disable Avast Secure Browser from starting automatically. You’ll also learn to completely uninstall the browser from Windows and macOS devices....

If you use any of the programs listed below, you will want to have a version of Windows running on your computer even if you prefer and use Linux for other functions. This article will help you dual boot Linux Mint and Windows on one PC. Windows vs Linux Programs Not all Windows and apps run on Linux such as: OutlookFinal Cut ProAdobe Photoshop7-ZipGo-To-MeetingMicrosoft OfficeDreamweaver In some instances, Linux offers a workaround called Wine (Windows emulator)....

When you think of a host file, think of it as a plain-text file used by the operating systems to map or connect IP addresses to hostnames on the local computer. Most Windows systems have both a host file and a Domain Name System (DNS). If both the host file and DNS have the same records, the host file has priority over DNS. While translating the resource names to IPs, the local host’s file is the first file your operating look at....

The newly released version of Google Chrome has a battery-saving feature that is designed to extend your device’s battery life. When enabled, some background activities are limited as well as visual effects, and video frame rates. The battery-saving feature isn’t enabled just yet when you upgrade. To use it, you must manually enable it using Chrome’s feature flags. Below is how to enable the battery-saving feature when using the Google Chrome web browser today....

When your Ubuntu Linux device has a camera, you will be able to make video calls, record videos, and take pictures. Depending on the camera’s capabilities, some or all the following controls may be available to you, including rotation, background effects, auto framing, and more. By default, Ubuntu Linux will identify and install all related drivers that make the camera work. If additional drivers are needed, you will be prompted to install them....

Dark mode in Ubuntu Linux helps reduce eye strain and can also improve battery life for devices like laptops and tablets. The Dark mode has colors that are designed to work well in a low-lit environment. This option is for the Start menu, taskbar, and action center. The Light mode is designed to work well during daylight hours. When the dark mode is enabled, you can choose an accent color, or have Ubuntu Linux select one (the accent color will provide a contrast with, or match, your wallpaper and windows color)....

In Windows, paging, page file, and virtual memory are all referring to the same Windows feature. Windows uses it to remove infrequently accessed modified data from physical memory to let the system use physical memory more efficiently for more frequently accessed data. Windows also uses the page file to store data when physical memory (RAM) is full. By default, this location is not encrypted. Encrypting the page file prevents malicious users from reading data that has been paged to disk, but also adds processing overhead for filesystem operations....

Read on to learn what you can do to resolve Bluetooth mouse lag in Windows 11. The fixes in this troubleshooting guide also apply to Bluetooth trackpads. Try These Quick Fixes First It’s best to kick things off by working through the quick fixes below. You might be dealing with a trivial issue that doesn’t require advanced troubleshooting. Restart Your Computer: Usually, restarting your computer is all it takes to resolve problems in Windows....

Do you see the message “Downloading Proxy Script” on the Google Chrome status bar whenever you visit specific sites or switch between networks? Usually, it pops just for a couple of seconds, and everything starts working quickly. But sometimes, it stays around for longer, causing annoying delays or stopping web pages from loading altogether. Read on to learn why the “Downloading Proxy Script” message shows up while using the Chrome browser on your PC or Mac and what you can do to make it disappear....

GeForce Experience something went wrong is a common experience among gamers. This due to GeForce Experience is quite popular in the gamers world, especially among PC gamers. If you’re a hardcore PC gamer, you might’ve heard a thing or two about it. If you are a PC gamer but you’ve never heard of it, you probably need to download it. For the reason that it can help with your game settings—we’ll get into that later....

One such error I ran across recently was while using Microsoft Office 2007 on a client machine. Whenever I would open any Office program, it would give me this error message: After doing some research, I figured out why this problem was occurring. Apparently, two people had installed Office onto the same computer and then one of them removed it later on. This can also happen if you are deploying Office to your environment via Group Policy and somehow it gets installed twice....

There are many reasons your mouse’s scroll wheel can stop working. You may have a problem in your mouse settings, a bad connection to your PC, or even a broken scroll wheel. We’ll look at all the possible ways to fix the mouse scroll not working issue on your Microsoft Windows PC. Disconnect and Reconnect the Mouse to Your PC The first thing you should do when scrolling stops working is to make sure your mouse is correctly plugged into your PC....

When the registry isn’t maintained properly, registry errors and corruption occur, causing lots of system and application problems in the operating system. This guide will show you how the registry works, what causes registry errors, and offer some tried and tested solutions on how to fix registry errors in Windows 10 to get your computer working normally again. How The Windows Registry Works Whenever you install a new program on your computer, the registry receives a new set of instructions and file references, which are added in a specific location for the program....

If you keep experiencing the “dxgmms2.sys” BSOD error repeatedly while playing games or streaming video on your Windows 10 PC, the list of troubleshooting methods below should help you fix that. Update Graphics Card Drivers In most cases, the “dxgmms2.sys” BSOD stems from outdated video drivers, so it’s a good idea to kick things off by updating them. You can obtain an up-to-date copy of the drivers with a brief search on graphics card manufacturer websites such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel....

Who Gets a Free Windows 11 Upgrade? To get Windows 11 for free, you need to be running Windows 10 and also have a computer that conforms to the minimum requirements. Windows 11 has some particularly harsh requirements that include a CPU with at least an 8th generation Intel Coffee Lake or a second-generation AMD Zen CPU. You also need a TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) or a CPU with an fTPM (firmware TPM)....

Good habits protect your online privacy and strengthen your security, while the bad ones put you at risk. Learn to control how you behave on the internet and turn it around by adding a few healthy practices to your online activity. How To Improve Your Online Privacy and Security Whether it’s the annoying ads from your internet searches that follow you around, or spam that’s pouring into your email inbox that made you think about your online privacy, it’s never too late to change things....

AlegroCart is a refreshingly simple, fast online eCommerce platform that has everything you need to build an eCommerce website for your business. This platform is built on the LAMP or LEMP stack with lots of extensions to enhance the platform. It also comes with modules like Top Rated, Featured Products, Latest Products, and more. AlegroCart can help you create and manage your content and products efficiently on every device with its minimalist and modern user and admin interface....

Bagisto is a free, eCommerce platform built Laravel eCommerce framework for anyone who wants to run an online store. It has comprehensive product features for small, medium, and large businesses that want a platform designed on some of the hottest open-source technologies such as Laravel a PHP framework, and Vue.js a progressive JavaScript framework. For more about Bagisto, please check its homepage To get started with installing Bagisto, follow the steps below:...

Bareos is a true open-source backup platform forked from Bacula.org. It is an advanced free enterprise-ready open-source backup solution for businesses and individuals looking for a simpler way to manage their enterprise backups. For students or new users looking for a Linux system to learn on, the easiest place to start is Ubuntu Linux OS. It’s a great Linux operating system for beginners. Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that runs on desktops, laptops, servers, and other devices....

When you install Ubuntu, the language you select at installation gets installed together with English, but you can add further languages. The display language you choose at setup can also be changed after installing Ubuntu Linux. You can have multiple display languages that you can switch between in Ubuntu Linux. You’ll need to install additional language packs to use a display language that isn’t already available in Ubuntu Linux. Although Ubuntu Linux supports many display languages, some translations may be incomplete, and certain applications may not support your language at all....