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Deciding whether the threat is malware or not is vitally important. Most users reported this issue arising when using AVG and Avast antivirus software. While it isn’t impossible that you’ll receive this warning from other programs, it’s unlikely. Here is what you need to know about idp.generic and whether it is safe to remove from your system or not. What Is idp.generic? IDP.generic is a potential threat to your system that has been detected by the Identity Detection Protection, or IDP feature of your antivirus program....

Ultimately, the purpose of every generation of Superfetch has been the same: to increase the performance of Windows by preloading apps you frequently use into RAM before you need to use them. But what is Superfetch? How Does Superfetch (Sysmain) Work? In the latest versions of Windows 10, the Superfetch service now shows up under the name SysMain. In the Task Manager, it shows up as Service Host: SysMain. If you’re running an older version of Windows 10 or any version of Windows 7 or 8, this will show up in the Task Manager as Service Host: Superfetch....

Bonjour, meaning hello in French, allows for zero configuration networking between different types of devices. It can be used to find other Apple services on a network, connect to devices like printers (that provide Bonjour support), access shared drives, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the Apple Bonjour service. What is the Bonjour Service? Apple devices can easily find each other, communicate with each other, and generally operate with a huge amount of interconnectivity....

In this explainer, we’ll walk you through the intricacies behind “USB selective suspend,” what it does on your Windows computer, and how to disable the feature if it ever poses a problem. What is USB Selective Suspend? Many external devices, accessories, and peripherals draw power from your PC when you plug them into a USB port. If your computer runs on battery power, these external devices will deplete your battery faster than usual....

Windows Action Center actually started its life on the ill-fated Windows Phone 8.1. Then it made its way to Windows 10 in mid-2015. Some people find it annoying and some people really like that they can do things from one simple spot. Where Do I Find Windows Action Center? Look at the right end of your taskbar. You should see an icon resembling a speech bubble. Click on it to see the different settings and apps that you can control from there, as well as different notifications....

However, a computer is a complex system, so how should you know which components need upgrading? What should you upgrade on your PC? The Weakest Link The ideal computer is built from a mix of components that are well matched to each other. You don’t want a situation where one component is holding the entire system back because it can’t keep up. This issue is the bane of pre-built computers, especially budget models....

System processes like dwm.exe are common and integral parts of the Windows operating system. Dwm.exe, in particular, helps to create a graphical user interface for Windows, but it can sometimes cause high CPU usage. If that’s the case, here’s what you’ll need to do to fix the problem. What Is Dwm.exe? The dwm.exe (Desktop Window Manager) process is an important system process with responsibility for your graphical user interface. In particular, it helps to generate visual effects, such as transparent windows and taskbar thumbnails, that you’ll see when you’re using Windows....

The 3.5mm version came about in the 1950s and is still widely in use today. This means you could take a pair of headphones from almost three-quarters of a century ago and use them with a smartphone from 2019. That is unless you’ve bought one of the smartphone flagships of 2019. It’s been a long time coming but smartphone manufacturers are starting to drop the venerable headphone jack entirely. This has lead to much wailing and gnashing of teeth, but eventually the plucky little sound-hole is likely to end up as a quaint bit of tech history....

The biggest difference between WordPress and Wix is in their technical approach and where the sites are hosted. Wix is an all-in-one website builder service where you can build and manage your website within Wix.com. On the other hand, WordPress is a standalone self-hosted open-source content management system that you must install on a server before you can use it to build, run, and manage your website. Wix is a powerful website building solution, as is WordPress....

The only way to deal with that data is to split a cell in Excel. There are different ways to do this, depending on the format of the data. In this article you’ll learn how to split a cell, how to roll that out to an entire column, and when you should choose each option. Convert Text To Columns One of the most common methods to split a cell in Excel is using the Text to Columns tool....

In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the Windows 10 sleep settings that you can tweak on your PC. Choose the Idle Duration After Which Your PC Sleeps When you configure sleep settings for your PC, the first option to define is how long your PC should be in idle mode to enter sleep mode. You can choose different options for both when your machine is plugged into a power source and when your machine is running on battery....

Printing your own checks is a simple process but you’ll need a special printer with a MICR toner. Here’s what you need to know about toner and ink, and what printer to get for the best results. A Few Words on Toner and Ink MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. The Federal Reserve requires all checks to have their routing, account, and check numbers printed with MICR. Why? The checks are read not only optically, but also magnetically....

In 2019, when NAS devices are readily available and petabyte drives are just around the corner, file sizes do not have to be small—but huge files do take extra time to transfer from one storage device to another. When you don’t have hours to move a file from place to place, the next best option is to choose a method with fast transfer rates. USB Transfer Rates USB is one of the most common ways of transferring data....

To install Nautilus Actions, open a Terminal window and enter the following: Once Nautilus Actions is installed, select Preferences | Nautilus Actions Configuration from the System menu. The Nautilus Actions dialog box displays. To add a new action, click Add. The Add a New Action dialog box displays. For this example, we are adding an “Open with Amarok” option to the context menu, so we can right-click on an ....

Ultrabooks in particular are popular because they are small, light and usually quiet thanks to a lack of fans. They are also powerful enough to do the job for most users. Tablet computers, on the other hand, make even the daintiest 13-inch ultrabooks look a little porky. The typical 13-inch ultrabook weighs about three pounds, whereas a 12.9” iPad Pro comes in at under half that. Without a keyboard case of course....

Due to its feature-packed nature, you must be wondering if you still need a third-party antivirus and security suite to safeguard you against various threats. Is Windows Defender enough to keep you safe? The Short Answer Is…. If you’re on the lookout for a top-notch antivirus, Windows 10 has you covered already. This edition can keep you secure especially if you’re often downloading files from social media or websites. This is because the people behind it have acknowledged the past threats to cybersecurity....

Damage to your MP3 files could be caused due to various factors. Maybe there was an issue with your Internet connection while downloading the MP3 files from the Internet. Or maybe there was a virus that infected your files and they ended-up getting damaged. Regardless, there are several ways to repair MP3 files on your computer. Using these methods, you can get your broken MP3 files fixed and make them playable again on your machine....

SQL stands for Structured Query Language and is a computing language used for accessing and managing data stored in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMSs) developed by Microsoft. In 1986, the language became a standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and, in only a year, also of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In an SQL Server, you can store, organize, and retrieve data using SQL statements. SQL also has extensions which provide support for different functions within an SQL server....

Unlike Windows and macOS, ChromeOS doesn’t have a dedicated application for its task manager. The tool is hidden in the Google Chrome browser, but it’s easy to access and use. This tutorial covers everything you need to know about the ChromeOS Task Manager. Open Task Manager on Chromebooks There are two ways to open the Task Manager on any Chromebook. You can access the tool through Google Chrome or a preset keyboard shortcut....

Using third-party websites such as DaFont or 1001 Free Fonts, you can browse their wide selections and download new and unique fonts for free. If you’d like something more premium, there are also plenty of sites where you can buy more quality-controlled fonts to install and use, like FontShop or FontSpring. However, you may be lost as to how you go about installing them into Microsoft Word. It’s actually incredibly simple to do....