Published Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

Diana's interest in technology spans many years. Her favorite areas include consumer software, everything Windows-related, VPNs, and graphic design tools. She's always on the lookout for tools and features that make tasks easier, boost creativity, and improve everyday life. When she finds something interesting, chances are she'll have something to say about it.

I follow the straightforward Task Manager route to disable anything I don't plan to use as soon as I log on. It saves some boot time and stops distractions.

But I noticed that this isn't always enough, and I would catch some supposedly disabled apps still open on startup.…