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Ankita

Founder and Writer @ WinOSBite. Future plan is to make this platform open to community to resolve and discuss various issues, usage related to Operating System.

Alternatives to Microsoft Money for Windows & Online

When widely used tool around the world, ‘Microsoft Money’ was padlocked in 2009, it has forced numerous users to look for alternative free software. A tool you may have been using was no longer going to be reinforced, online functionality would be gone. As we know all, the tool Microsoft Money was used for maintaining all functionalities.

Free and Paid Alternatives for Microsoft Money for Windows and Mac

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How to Empty Recycle Bin from Command Line

Ever wondered how one can empty the recycle bin using Windows Command line (CMD) ?Majority of the time, we manually clear the recycle bin using right click over it. But, if you want to know more quicker ways or wish to impress your friends ? you certainly wanna dig into to this post (written by my college friend) on how to delete all the files and directories on permanent basis from recycle bin.

command to clear recycle bin

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trufos.sys – What is it? Safe? Not safe? Useful? Not useful?

The trufos.sys is part of a popular Antivirus Bitdefender software.  The process is called Trufos Kernel Module and has been developed by Bitdefender, a company based in Romania and used by people all over the world. The program is not visible when it runs on your system. As per date May’19, the latest available version of the program is 2.2.276.6438 Free Build, which has been developed for people using Windows operating system. However, trufos.sys is not a core file for Windows and is not needed for the software to function. Thus, it can be deleted in case of errors or discrepancies.

trufos.sys file information

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Open MSconfig using Command Prompt & Other Ways

This MSconfig is useful tool that can be used on Windows OS for start & stop services. You can access it using Run command to personal several tasks which can make your computer faster. The msconfig allows you to alter the windows settings regarding system boot and programs that are launched at startup. A certain set of programs automatically start running when the windows starts. These background programs can significantly affect the startup time and functioning of the system. MsConfig allows you to control these startup programs thereby improving the device startup time and several other functions.

Launch MSconfig via Command and other ways

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ABC of Windows Computer Keyboard Shortcuts Keys

Microsoft has introduced a variety of keyboard shortcuts to navigate between wide-range of features, like virtual desktops, activate the new Cortana digital assistant or anything further.

Why Keyboard Shortcuts?

  • To speed up the work
  • Increase efficiency of work
  • Not to depend on mouse all the time
  • Sometimes peer pressure (maybe)
  • All and all, why not if it helps

Windows Computer keyboard shorcut keys

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Opennms Alternatives

Check the top OpenNMS alternatives for network monitoring software that has similar features. It works with Windows, Linux and Cloud based server. OpenNMS is a network monitoring platform available through an open source and is free of cost. The program is available in two versions: Meridian and Horizon. Meridian is ideal for commercial organizations like businesses that are looking for a long-term program that can handle bulk data. On the other hand, Horizon can work best for establishments that develop and modify quickly with the technological advancements.

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How to Remove Godaddy Protected or Private Registration

Are you trying to cancel or remove Protected Registration from your Godaddy Domain name but don’t know how to do it? Continue reading it, I have provided simple and easy steps to follow that will help to disable private domain registration at your Godaddy account. Is not it feel annoying when you are at checkout page of Godaddy and not able to remove Private registration? Well, Godaddy keep it a bit complicated for novice user. Let’s clear the cloud and learn how you can do it your own without wasting time.

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Top Free Alternatives to Windows Defender for Windows

Windows Defender is a malware and virus protection program inbuilt in Windows operating system. The program was designed initially for Windows XP, but was later developed for all other versions of the software. Now its available with Windows 7, 8 and 10 as well.

Windows Defender software

Major Features of Windows Defender

Windows Defender is a highly sensitive and sophisticated software that has been designed to provide maximum protection to the users and admins. It has been designed to detect the threats to your system and block all spyware, malware and virus. In order to provide complete protection, it will also block all pop ups and also helps in case the computer is performing slow.

The major features of this program are:

1) Information Sharing

All the information that Windows Defender receives about a malware from the computer of a user is shared to all the other systems through Spy Net, which is a community that the program has ties with. This ensures that all the computers with Windows Defender will be protected from that malware.

2) Hassle Free Usage

Windows Defender is a pre-installed software of Windows Operating System. The program gets regular updates which will also be automatically installed on your computer once it is connected to internet. Thus, there is nothing that the user has to do manually and the software will ensure automatic protection.

If you still want to stay with Windows Defender then you can download latest version using below link:

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What is Runtime Broker, its Uses and How to Kill it?

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If you have noticed recently that Runtime Broker process is running on your windows 10 pc and using high CPU or memory then you should continue reading it… Here I am going to explain what is runtimebroker.exe, its use and how to disable it. The good news is the Runtime Broker (RuntimeBroker.exe) is not a Virus.

So, today morning I opened my laptop as usual. It has been 1 month I have bought brand new HP laptop with Windows 10 operating system (Licensed version)…but that’s not the news to tell..

Gradually, I have realized my operating system are bit slower than usual…so I got operating system reinstalled after few days of use but much to my surprise again, I see my internet is SLOW again…!

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