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The Programs That Slow Down Your Windows 10 Boot Process

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If you have been facing some issue with the boot process of your Windows 10 device and thinking of finding a solution for it. Then don’t think much and don’t go so far. It is, in fact, some kind of programs that make the process of booting up your PC slow.  So, here we present you with some of the applications that are major kind of slow downers to help you out. You can consider these and stop using them to better your boot up.

Programs That Are The Culprits Of Slow Boot Process:

Gaming Clients

If you are using gaming clients like Steam, Origin, GOG Galaxy in your Windows 10 PC, then you must know that these are one of the programs that are slowing down the process of booting in your PC. They actually run and start during the windows startup as it will help you to update the games in the background without actually waiting. Unless you are a hardcore gamer and would like to play games all the time, you don’t need to allow these programs. Disable them and see better and improved booting.

Adobe Programs

It is another bloated and unwanted program that asks the permission to run from the startup. So, consider using its alternatives or at least stop the Adobe programs from running in the startup.

Cloud Storage

Other most commonly considered culprits of this slowed down Windows 10 PC include the cloud storage applications like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox. They automatically synchronize the files during the startup and that is the reason they ask permission to run during the startup. But it is advised to do the sync thing whenever you need and disable these from running in the startup. This will also improve the boot process.

Chat Applications

Yes, you may not have an idea how destructive the chat applications are for the boot process of your device. Especially Skype is one of the big culprits, so it is better to disable the program from the startup.

Do try these simple things and you will definitely find an improved boot.

How To Speed Up Your Android Device Without Rooting

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The users of the Android operating system has been increasing day by day and it has crossed about 2 billion users. The various customization options and useful features are what makes it so popular among the smartphone users. And one of the main concerns of the Android users is the slowing down of their devices after some time. So, here in the piece of the article, we are putting together some simple and easy things that you can try to speed up your Android device.

Steps To Speed Up Your Device

  • Managing the internal storage is one of the main and first things that one needs to consider if they observe a slow down in the performance of their device. Uninstall unnecessary applications and clean up the system storage and make it free from any unwanted stuff that you haven’t been using for ages
  • If you are using a device that has a RAM less than 2GB, then you should definitely take care of the bloatware in your system and try to get rid of them
  • Don’t ever install an application if someone says it is good and useful, taking other’s suggestions is good, but keep them installed on your device only if you feel them useful to you
  • Widgets are very much popular among the Android users as they give instant access to their favourite and most used applications right from the home screen, but don’t allow these widgets to steal more space in your RAM which slows down your device.
  • Many users have a misunderstanding about updating the firmware to be just a waste of system memory, but that can actually help to speed up your device, so, next time you receive a new update, don’t neglect it, just update it
  • Timely rebooting of your device will keep it fresh and it allows the users to get rid of the apps on their device

Disable auto synchronizing of various apps is another simple thing that the users can try to experience a speed Android device.

Some Of The Useful Chrome Flags That You Should Enable

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Google Chrome without any doubt is one of the most popularly used web browsers online. We all know that it has so many things to offer its users. We all might be using them directly, but that doesn’t mean we cannot get any more features and uses out of it. So, we can try many other new things, experiment with various other features with the Chrome flags, here is how you can do that.

Chrome flags allow users to enjoy some of the experimental chrome features.

You need to head to the chrome://flags web page and this is like the back door to the list of new options.

Check out these some of the must-try Chrome flags

#omnibox-ui-vertical-layout

This is one such a useful chrome flag extension that lets you get the page titles along with the search suggestions while you type a few characters or letters in the Google search. Enabling this font may want you to sacrifice some space as it will show up the page titles along with the URLs while you start searching for something in the search bar.

#automatic-tab-discarding

This is another simple yet useful Chrome flag that can help you in conserving some part of your RAM if you feel like your computer has low-end specifications. You can enable this Chrome flag and it will just disable all the tabs that you haven’t used in a while and thus maximizing the performance of your computer by reducing the RAM usage.

#enable-tab-audio-muting  

A video that is auto-playing in the background may sound annoying. When you enable this Chrome flag, the usually displayed speaker icon on the tab gets activated and you can simply enable and disable the sound in the tab using that speaker icon and don’t have to worry about switching the tabs and muting the videos. This Chrome flag thus allows you to mute tabs.

We hope these experiments by Chrome may be useful to you.

Facebook Avatar – How To Create Your Own Avatar Using Simple Steps

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It is very well known that Facebook has introduced lots of features like stickers, GIFs, video status, etc over the past few years. now, it has come up with another really attractive feature. Facebook has come up with a cartoon-like creation that would represent a look like a user himself. The feature is known as ‘Facebook Avatars’.

We all might be very much familiar with bitmoji stickers that we use in Snapchat. The ultimate role of avatar is to give a personal touch to the users’ own character. Now, here are the few simple steps, that you need to follow to get your own Facebook avatar done.

Creating Your Very Own Facebook Avatar

  • First of all, make sure you have the latest updated version of the Facebook app.
  • If you have the latest update downloaded, then you can open the app and tap on the ‘Menu’ button.
  • Then scroll down and tap on the ‘See More’ option found there.
  • Now here you need to tap on the ‘Avatars’
  • Now, you will be taken to the Avatar Panel where you can create your own avatar. You need to select the Skin tone in the very first step.
  • Now, select the ‘Hair Style’
  • Then, select the ‘Hair colour’
  • As a next step, you need to select the ‘Face Shape’
  • It even allows you to set the Skin complexion.
  • Next, you can select the Skin lines, ‘Eye Shape’
  • It has a lot of avatar customization options available. Just go through the options. You will even be asked to select the outfit in the final steps.
  • If you are done with all the above steps, just tap on the ‘Done’ button.
  • In the next page, tap on the ‘Next’ button.
  • Under the ‘Use your avatar in comments’ box, tap on the ‘Next’ button.
  • Now open any Facebook chat, and under the ‘Stickers’ you will find your avatar.

That is it, you are done with the setup, you can now use the Facebook Avatar.

Here Are The Steps To Activate Hidden Mode On WhatsApp

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Do you have the feeling of being stalked by someone else online? Do you wish to protect your privacy? There are a number of ways to protect your privacy in this chat application. You can either choose to stay offline, remove your WhatsApp ‘Last Seen’, or even avoid the blue ticks by not letting your contacts know that you have read their messages.  There is actually no such hidden mode available on WhatsApp official application at least as of now. But here are a few things that you can consider to opt and set up if you are very much protective and concerned about your privacy.

Make Sure Your Last Seen Has Been Set To Nobody

  • First of all, in the WhatsApp application, you can go into your WhatsApp’s Settings, and then click on Privacy.
  • Here, you can find the option Last seen which you can change to Nobody for a start.
  • Then you can choose to turn off the Read Receipts as well – although this will mean you can’t see the Read Receipts for other people.
  • The only true way to stop appearing “online” or “typing” is to activate Airplane Mode.

That means your phone won’t be connected to the internet, and so WhatsApp can’t tell the other person what you’re doing.

Of course, if you read a text, they’ll know as soon as you reconnect to the internet.

So, do try these simple things if you don’t want others to peep into life and get into the game of guessing what you are doing.