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How to Disable and Enable Startup Sound in Windows 11

Posted on 24/09/202316/12/2025 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Disable and Enable Startup Sound in Windows 11
How to Disable and Enable Startup Sound in Windows 11

Microsoft introduced the startup sound in Windows 11 just as we have it in Windows 10 but disabled by default. So if you are in a silent environment and do not want to create any sort of distractions to people around when starting up your system then you will need to disable Windows Startup Sound…

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Windows

How to automatically reopen Windows Apps and Folders upon Startup

Posted on 28/02/202321/11/2023 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to automatically reopen Windows Apps and Folders upon Startup
How to automatically reopen Windows Apps and Folders upon Startup

Some years ago, when you work on multiple applications at the same time and you restart your system you will have to reopen all the applications all over again. This makes users always hibernate their system instead of switching it off. But with the release of Windows 10, there is now a feature that can…

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How to enable or fix the missing fast startup option on Windows 11

Posted on 27/11/202224/01/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to enable or fix the missing fast startup option on Windows 11
How to enable or fix the missing fast startup option on Windows 11

Fast Startup is a feature in Windows 11 that speeds up the Windows startup process. It combines hibernation and shutdown power techniques to start up a device more quickly than a normal startup process. The feature was available in earlier versions of Windows. In this article, we will discuss how to enable or fix the missing…

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How to use Windows 11 PC Health Check App

Posted on 30/06/202212/12/2023 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to use Windows 11 PC Health Check App
How to use Windows 11 PC Health Check App

The PC Health Check app offers device health info, empowering you to optimize and address performance concerns. In this article, we shall discuss “How to use Windows 11 PC Health Check App”. The tool checks essential components, ensuring your machine supports updates in a few steps. Please refer to these related guides. Internet Explorer: How…

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How to stop Docker from automatically starting on Mac

Posted on 25/03/202221/03/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to stop Docker from automatically starting on Mac
How to stop Docker from automatically starting on Mac

Docker is an open-source containerization platform (software) that allows you to build, test, and deploy applications quickly. Therefore, it enables developers to package applications into containers with standardized executable components combining application source code with the operating system (OS) libraries and dependencies required to run that code in any environment. Please see how to enable and disable…

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Remove Xbox from automatic startup: How to enable and disable automatic startup in Windows 11

Posted on 05/11/202127/08/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Remove Xbox from automatic startup: How to enable and disable automatic startup in Windows 11
Remove Xbox from automatic startup: How to enable and disable automatic startup in Windows 11

Most times, when you power up your Windows 10 or 11 device, we are aware that some programs run automatically without any actions from our part. Microsoft systems like Windows 11 launch these programs from the startup folder. Some of these applications are defined by Microsoft, whereas others are user-defined. In this guide, I will…

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How to reinstall Server Manager and disable Server Manager at startup for all users and login users

Posted on 25/04/202109/10/2025 Christian By Christian 4 Comments on How to reinstall Server Manager and disable Server Manager at startup for all users and login users
How to reinstall Server Manager and disable Server Manager at startup for all users and login users

n this article, you will learn how to reinstall Server Manager and disable Server Manager at startup for all users and login users. Server Manager is a management console in Windows Server that helps IT professionals provision and manage both local and remote Windows-based servers from their desktops. Please see How to reset and reinstall…

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MySQL Workbench could not connect to MySQL server

Posted on 01/02/202129/03/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on MySQL Workbench could not connect to MySQL server
MySQL Workbench could not connect to MySQL server

MySQL Database (Db) is a database service that runs on a Local Server and on the Web. It is ideal for both small and large applications and it uses the standard SQL language. MySQL is free to download and use and has the most comprehensive set of advanced features, management tools, and technical support to…

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view or change programs that run on startup on Windows

Posted on 09/11/202014/03/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on view or change programs that run on startup on Windows
view or change programs that run on startup on Windows

Startup apps and programs are some convenient ways to save the time and effort of having to start a program manually upon computer startup. However, you might have experienced that when many programs try to start at once, your computer may be extremely slow down and can take forever to boot up successfully. See this…

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How to stop Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up automatically on macOS

Posted on 22/03/202017/09/2023 Christian By Christian 7 Comments on How to stop Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up automatically on macOS
How to stop Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up automatically on macOS

Cisco Webex is your one easy-to-use and secure app to call, message, meet and get work done. It helps host video conferences with HD video, audio, and screen sharing. Video conferencing in general lets you instantly meet with anyone, without the need to travel. Best of all, you can sign up for free. Participants connect in…

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