Android apps often have the tendency to auto-start without user permission, which can lead to battery drain, performance issues, and unnecessary background activity. To regain control over your device ...

The split screen feature on Android phones lets you view two apps simultaneously on the same screen. This feature has been around for years. The advent of foldable phones means there are more ways to ...

You can stop Microsoft Edge from opening automatically on your computer in a few different ways, depending on whether you're using a PC or Mac. On a PC, you can stop Microsoft Edge from opening ...

Since Microsoft has owned Skype for nearly a decade now, it’s no surprise that the video chat app has wound up as an integrated part of Windows 10. If you buy Windows 10 today, Skype is included. The ...

It can be frustrating to plug your iPhone into your Mac (usually just to charge it) and find that a load of apps open up automatically. Luckily it’s pretty easy to stop Photos or iTunes launching on ...

One of the most frustrating aspects of Windows is the ease with which applications can start up automatically when you turn on your PC, whether you need them to or not. Software programs such as Adobe ...

Windows 11/10 has a feature that automatically reopens programs that were open when you shut down or restart your computer. While some just love the feature, others are looking for a way to disable it ...

Right-click the Windows button on the Taskbar and choose Settings from the list of options given. Alternatively, you can press Win+I keys together to go to the Settings in Windows 11 directly. Select ...

With the 2016 Apple MacBook models came a feature called auto power-on that did what it says: turning on the MacBook as soon as the lid was opened. The feature also turned on the laptop whenever the ...

Have you ever wished your MacBook didn't start up automatically when you open the lid or plug it in? Apple has now provided a ...