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OxQQme

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15. Apps running on startup can be disabled.
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 02:54 PM
Sep 2020

If you're not on a Windows machine this is moot.

In Windows, right click the task bar, choose task managers startup tab.
The upper part of the list (apps) shows what is engaged at startup.
If you leave your computer 'on' all the time those apps are active in the background with some having 'check for update' built in.
Right click each for context. From the dropdown you can disable. Or you can check online for whether you really need that app running all the time.
Disabling it doesn't mean you can't still use that app. It just puts it into a sleep state.

The lower part of the list is mostly win related and if you're not a 'win nerd' I'd suggest you leave those alone.

If you are feeling a little nerdy. Or have friend who is, there is a web site:
--> http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-10-service-configurations/

I have limited bandwidth. [View all] cilla4progress Sep 2020 OP
Check out T-Mobile internet. we can do it Sep 2020 #1
No universal setting. Need specific apps. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #2
Thanks! cilla4progress Sep 2020 #3
Which browser are you using? cayugafalls Sep 2020 #4
Sorry...stepped out. cilla4progress Sep 2020 #13
Ok, without browser info here are some things that you may have already tried. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #6
Apps running on startup can be disabled. OxQQme Sep 2020 #15
If you have a google account Clearly fogged in Sep 2020 #5
I live in rural Ohio. SamKnause Sep 2020 #7
"There is no monthly fee for Fire Stick" CloudWatcher Sep 2020 #8
I get Netflix, Hulu, many HBO shows for free. SamKnause Sep 2020 #9
Good to know, thanks! n/t CloudWatcher Sep 2020 #11
You are very welcome. SamKnause Sep 2020 #12
Elon Musks Starlink is starting to get closer to reality. I posted the link below. CentralMass Sep 2020 #10
You guys cilla4progress Sep 2020 #14
My parents and my wife's parents live in rural areas with limited bandwidth. hunter Sep 2020 #16
4G LTE internet service discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2020 #17
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