Background Processes

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Some programs continue to run in the background even when you're not using them. These background processes can consume CPU and memory, slowing down your laptop's performance without you realizing it.
The solution
Open Task Manager, identify unnecessary background processes, and end them to free up resources. Disable (Or force quit) non-essential services and programs from running in the background.
Some common Windows processes you might consider disabling:
- OneDrive (OneDrive.exe)
- Skype (SkypeApp.exe, SkypeBridge.exe)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Creative Cloud.exe, AdobeIPCBroker.exe)
- iTunes Helper (iTunesHelper.exe)
- Steam Client Bootstrapper (steamwebhelper.exe)
- Microsoft Teams (Teams.exe)
- Spotify Web Helper (SpotifyWebHelper.exe)
- Google Chrome updater (GoogleUpdate.exe)
- Microsoft Edge update service (MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe)
- Print Spooler (spoolsv.exe) - only if you don't use printers