Edge Opens by Itself at Startup? Turn Off Three Things
Microsoft Edge opening by itself when your PC starts? Turn off startup boost, set Edge to open specific pages, and stop Windows reopening apps.
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Thumbnails Not Showing in File Explorer? Check OneDrive
Photo thumbnails missing in File Explorer? Owners found the folders were in OneDrive as online-only files. Keep them on the device, then reset the view.
Apple Watch Screen Off After 5 Seconds? Tap It Instead
Apple Watch screen turning off after a few seconds even with Wake Duration at 70? The longer timer starts from a tap. Raise, then tap.
PC Won’t Go to Sleep? Ask powercfg What Keeps It Awake
Windows PC won’t go to sleep? Run powercfg /requests to see what keeps it awake. Owners fixed it with USB battery saver and a graphics driver reinstall.
Microsoft Edge WebView2 Using Memory? See Which App Owns It
Microsoft Edge WebView2 using memory or CPU with Edge closed? Other apps run it. One PowerShell line lists them; repair it, never uninstall it.
System Interrupts at 100 Percent? Check Your Devices
System Interrupts using high CPU? It is hardware calling the processor. Unplug USB devices one by one, turn off audio enhancements, and update chipset drivers.
Push Notifications Service Hogging RAM? Rename a Folder
Windows Push Notifications User Service using gigabytes of memory? A damaged notifications database is the usual cause. Rename the Notifications folder from Safe Mode.
Spooler SubSystem App High CPU? Clear the Print Queue
Spooler SubSystem App eating the CPU with nothing printing? Clear the print queue, then check label printer software like DYMO Connect and scheduled programs.
Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry High CPU? Mind the Cost
Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry using your CPU or disk? A minute after startup is normal. Disabling the appraiser task stops it, but it can block feature updates.
YouTube Opens Straight Into Shorts? Toggle Experiments
YouTube app starting on a Short every time you open it? It is a test on your account. Two Premium owners stopped it by toggling experimental features.