Optimize Windows 10 For Gaming: Prevent Store Apps From Running in the Background

Optimize Windows 10 For Gaming: Prevent Store Apps From Running in the Background

In Windows 10, Store apps (also called universal apps) are applications you install from the Windows Store or come pre-installed on the system, those apps can run automatically in the background to offer certain features. For instance, Store apps can download data from the Internet, show toast notifications, and fetch

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Optimize Windows 10 For Gaming: Disable Windows Defender

Optimize Windows 10 - Disable Windows Defender

Windows Defender is an anti-virus solution that comes integrated into Windows 10 to protect your device and data against viruses, ransomware, spyware, and other security and privacy threats. In this Optimize Windows 10 for Gaming guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to temporary or permanently disable Windows Defender. Despite

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Game Fire Tip: Gaming Mode Refresh

When you switch to Gaming Mode, Game Fire temporary suspends unneeded Windows services, background applications, scheduled tasks and other useless system functions in order to make more resources available for running your games with best performance and reliability available. However, over time some of these unneeded functions are started automatically

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