Free Tools To Manage And Monitor Processes And Applications

1- System Explorer

System Explorer is a great free software which can also act as the defaultWindows task manager alternative but it is far more advanced tool as compared to Windows task manager. Let’s look at it’s features.

System Explorer provided very detailed information about tasks, processes, modules, startup items, IE addons, uninstallers, services, drivers, networkconnections and opened files. It can also check suspecious files via VirusTotal or Jotti service. It can also find details about the files online so we can be sure that the unknown process running is from a legitimate application or software. It has got a New Task launcher with an integrated auto search and auto-completion option. Another great option added in the new version of System Explorer is the system tray icon. This icon gives a hint of detailed system and battery status keeping us alerted in real time without distraction.

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System Explorer Setup (1.4 MiB, 876 hits)

2- Kiwi Application Monitor

Kiwi Application Monitor is different from other task manager utilities in that it does not monitor each and every process and application. Instead it takes a different approach. We have to provide which applications we want to monitor and then Kiwi Application Monitor starts monitoring those specific applications. It monitors the following things:

• application start time
• run time
• average run time per session
• average run time per day
• average run time per active day
• max run time per session
• max run time per active day
• total run time
• current memory usage
• average memory usage
• peak memory usage in this session
• max peak memory usage
• cpu time used in this session
• days monitored

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3- ProcessWatch

ProcessWatch is a free tool with a difference. The main goal of ProcessWatch is to have complete control over the processes running in Windows systems.

ProcessWatch is capable of: automatically binding processes to specified CPU cores ,assigning process priorities , switching active power schema profiles, terminating black listed processes and automatic execution of user commands based on at runtime active processes and there configurations.

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Tips to Make Browsing the Internet Faster

Is your computer as fast as it was when you purchased it? Are you noticing that the smallest things take time to load on the internet? Take a look at what your computer is doing. Here are some little things that you can do to make your internet faster.

1. Use a third party DNS server

Choosing a third party DNS server like OpenDNS is an option which will make your internet service run faster. It will bring your computer closer to the information that you are seeking.

2. Update your browser

If you are using Internet Explorer, there are updates issued all the time. These updates are intended to close holes in security as well as optimize your system. Take advantage of the updates that are announced in the lower right hand corner of your screen.

3. Use placeholders for pictures

When you want to read the text and ignore the pictures, you can go to the ‘Internet Options’ option under ‘Tools’ in Internet Explorer. From there, go to ‘Advanced,’ and select the option of using placeholders for pictures. This will tell your browser that you don’t wish to see images.

4. Install an ad blocker

There are some sites which have constantly refreshing advertisements. The advertisements will be downloaded each time into your browser. Go to CNet and look for a blocker which will block the pop up ads from your system.

5. Install antivirus software

Antivirus software is absolutely essential on any computer. There are viruses on the web which can be downloaded through seemingly benign web sites, slowing or crashing your system. Make sure that you are virus free by installing an anti viral program like Malwarebytes Anti Malware onto your system.

6. Defrag your hard drive

Many people overlook defragmentation as being the cause of slow speeds. Your computer will write a hard drive’s data to wherever it chooses. Information is more easily found when your drive is defragmented.

7. Turn off unessential programs

Look at the icons near the clock in the lower right hand corner of your screen. Are there any programs which are running in the background which can be turned off? There may be applications that have been set to auto-update. This software can just as easily update when you are not surfing.

8. Keep your programs up to date

There are other programs which assist your browser in bringing you the best internet experience. Applications like Flash and Java need to be kept up to date just like your browser and operating system. Older software tends to make a machine operate less efficiently.

9. Clean your computer

Are there games that you haven’t played in months which are still taking up space? Your computer needs a certain amount of physical hard drive space to run its processes. If it does not have this space, your internet will slow down. Take the time to remove unused software from your machine.

10. Install more RAM

The newer operating systems need at least 1GB of RAM to properly function. If the RAM isn’t there, your computer will be sluggish. Get yourself a couple sticks of RAM and watch your machine speed up.

11. Change your internet settings

When the cache gets full, your net connections will slow down. You can give yourself more cache space by changing the settings in the Tools menu of Internet Explorer. Install your software one piece at a time to make sure that it has the intended effect. Each of the installations and tweaks that you do will add a little bit of speed to your internet browsing. Your computer will soon be zooming to its capacity.