Windows 11 comes with a built-in antivirus protection through Windows Security, but accessing manual scan options typically requires navigating through the Settings menu. Creating a desktop shortcut for Windows Security scan streamlines this process, giving you direct access to scanning tool without multiple clicks.
Firefox version 150 introduced several improvements and bug fixes, but some users are experiencing a persistent issue: an "Awaiting Location Permission" popup that appears repeatedly on screen, even when location permissions are disabled. If you're encountering this problem, this guide lets you know how to resolve it.
Mozilla is experimenting with Brave's ad-blocking engine in the Firefox browser. The latest version (Firefox 150), includes an experimental flag that enables users to test "adblock-rust," an open-source Rust-based ad and tracker blocking engine developed by Brave. This guide will explain how to add this feature to your Firefox browser.
Microsoft Edge's Startup Boost feature is designed to make the browser launch faster by keeping background processes running even after you close it. While this creates a snappier user experience, it comes with a hidden cost: continuous memory and CPU consumption in the background. It will be around 300MB to 1GB depending on system resources.
Firefox browser now includes a free, built-in VPN, which helps you hide your real location and IP address while browsing the internet. This is an ideal feature for protecting your privacy on public Wi-Fi networks, hiding your browsing from your ISP, and preventing websites from tracking your location. Currently, the free VPN is available in a few regions, but you can enable it in any country, including India.
Windows Task Manager is one of those essential tools I always have in my back pocket when something goes wrong with my computer. It let me know what is hogging my system resources, and shut down anything that's misbehaving. But honestly, it's not a perfect tool. For example, when my computer freezes or slows down, I rush to open Task Manager, but the issue often disappears by the time it loads.
