Operating systems like Windows come with many utilities that get installed in the systems based on this platform. One such utility is the Performance Counter that is there by default in computers loaded with Windows . This utility enhances the disk drive's transfer rate and thereby makes the system slow. One can disable this Performance Counter easily. This can be done simply by keying in specific commands in the command prompt.
A MAC address (Media Access Control address) is a 12-character identifier for your network adapter. In theory, it is unique for each network adapter, and the first half of the MAC address gives information about the manufacturer. Read on to find out how to find the MAC address on your device.
If you want to check for the BIOS version of your system prior to an update, you use one of the three methods listed below.
If you want to disable the security center in Windows 7, you just need to follow these simple steps.
If you have multiple OS installed, including Windows, you may find it useful to be able to choose what OS is selected by default. Here is the way you can easily do it on Windows 11,10, 8.1, 8, and 7.
The Wireless Netgear router is widely used but it poses security concerns. Securing this router can be a major concern because the IP, admin username, password and username are all stored in it. The below article has the default Netgear router address which must be secured from hackers. Read on for all the information and necessary steps on how to secure this router.
Under Windows, the CLIP command allows you to copy the results returned by a command in the DOS command prompt. This trick can be useful if you need to paste the results of the IPCONFIG command, for example, in a forum, it avoids the manual entry of all the data.
Windows 10's hidden function God Mode gives direct and convenient access to dozens of system settings. It's activated very easily, and this article will show you how to get started.
Security settings are an integral part of computing. These settings guard against unauthorized access and protect against any kind of malware or virus attacks from the internet or external drives. It is essential to choose these security settings judiciously. Otherwise, day-to-day computer activities like downloading can be hindered. Follow this guide for a detailed explanation.
While Windows 10 Home is intended for a casual use, Windows10 Pro will primarily be of interest to SMEs and professionals requiring access to specific administration or security features. What are the differences between Windows 10 Home and the Pro edition? Which edition of Windows 10 is right for you? All you need to know is in this article.
The extremely popular Ubuntu operating system comes quipped with a built-in firewall technology. In this article we will show an easy way to enable/disable the firewall utility in Ubuntu.