All the while you're playing games, surfing the web, or doing absolutely nothing at all, your PC is doing a whole bunch of stuff in the background. A lot of it is definitely important, some of it most ...

Discover the best ways to optimize Windows 11 background processes for smoother multitasking, faster boot times, and improved ...

Many applications attempt to run in the background even when they aren't currently in use. This might be to enable functionality such as email checks or virus scans, or because an app needs to update ...

Random problems in mobile devices including app crashes, sluggishness, and loading errors are attributed to many different factors including corrupted processes and background services. Services are ...

Microsoft Edge's persistence in running background processes has become a frustrating issue for many Windows users. Despite closing the browser, Edge continues to consume system resources without ...

Microsoft is investigating a new Windows 11 issue that causes the Task Manager to say there are zero running apps and background processes. However, while the Task Manager doesn't display the correct ...

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