The Settings app lets you manage which Microsoft Store apps can run in the background. Use this method to stop background usage for specific apps only (versus all apps at once, like with the following ...

Discord is a social media platform for gamers, but if left running can take a toll on your computer’s resources. In this post, we will see how to stop Discord from running in the background on a ...

1] Click on the X button in the app window The most widely used and convenient method to close a program or application on Windows is to use the X button present in the app window. You can open the ...

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Even if you don't do much on your smartphone, a couple of apps may be running in the background on your Android smartphone. Whether you check your email on your phone or use it to find directions, you ...

Google’s Waze remains one of the most popular navigation apps. If you’re new to it, though, it’s not necessarily obvious how to end directions, or how to prevent it from running in the background.

Background apps on your Samsung Galaxy can drain battery life and slow down performance. This guide will show you different ways to disable background apps and optimize your device for better ...

As useful as it is to carry around miniature always-online computers in our pockets, that persistent connection sometimes comes at a cost. If, for example, you aren't using an unlimited cellular data ...

Microsoft Edge's persistence in running background processes has become a frustrating issue for many Windows users. Despite closing the browser, Edge continues to consume system resources without ...