Deciding whether the threat is malware or not is vitally important. Most users reported this issue arising when using AVG and Avast antivirus software. While it isn’t impossible that you’ll receive this warning from other programs, it’s unlikely. Here is what you need to know about idp.generic and whether it is safe to remove from your system or not. What Is idp.generic? IDP.generic is a potential threat to your system that has been detected by the Identity Detection Protection, or IDP feature of your antivirus program....

Unfortunately, not every system process running on your PC is friendly. Some processes are malware, while others can be disabled. One important system process that you may not have heard of, however, is taskeng.exe, which plays an important part in system task scheduling. Here’s everything you need to know. What Is Taskeng.exe and Is It Safe? The taskeng.exe process, also known as the Task Scheduler Engine or Task Scheduler Service, is a vital component in some versions of the Windows operating system....

Of course, these powerful features are locked behind a paywall. This guide will take a look at Zapier’s free plan and help you decide whether it’s worth trying, or whether shelling out a little bit of cash each month for a premium plan will give you the extra tools and features you need. The Zapier Free Plan Before explaining what the Zapier free plan holds, you need to understand a few terms....

If someone gives you an Excel file and you prefer the data to be displayed in a different arrangement, you can easily turn columns into rows and rows into columns using Excel’s built in Transpose function. There are basically two ways to transpose data in Excel: by copying and pasting or by using the transpose function. Even though both will transpose your data, they work differently, which I will explain below....

Don’t blame your internet service provider just yet. The reason for this could be a program consuming bandwidth in the background. In this post, you’ll learn how to monitor the bandwidth usage of your applications and how to put an end to it. Method 1: Task Manager The easiest way to monitor your network activity would be through Task Manager. This application shows all the programs that are currently running in your PC....

If you need to set up port forwarding on your local network router, here’s some of the best software and how to use them. Setting Up Port Forwarding on Your Network We recommend avoiding UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) port forwarding because it can introduce several security risks to your network. Instead of using UPnP software to enable port forwarding, you can create port forwarding rules via your router’s administration page....

In this article, we will discuss several ways to create more disk space in Windows 10. Empty The Recycle Bin Deleting items from your computer such as photos, videos, and documents don’t remove them from your hard drive. They are moved to the Recycle Bin instead and continue to take up space on your hard drive. Emptying the Recycle Bin will create more disk space. Type Recycle Bin in the search bar to locate the app and open it....

What exactly is a firewall? How do the different types of firewalls work? And perhaps most importantly – which type of firewall is best? Firewall 101 Simply put, a firewall is just another network endpoint. What makes it special is its ability to intercept and scan incoming traffic before it enters the internal network, blocking malicious actors from gaining access. Verifying the authentication of each connection, hiding the destination IP from hackers, and even scanning the contents of each data packet – firewalls do it all....

NOTE: If you have applied a password to your VHD file using BitLocker in Windows 7, you CANNOT access your VHD file in Windows XP. You will be asked to format the drive. Download Microsoft Virtual Server from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=BC49C7C8-4840-4E67-8DC4-1E6E218ACCE4&displaylang=en. Start installing Microsoft Virtual Server by double-clicking on the setup.exe file. The initial Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Setup screen displays. Click the button next to Install Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1....

It may seem unfair to restrict internet usage at home, but it also protects your network from malicious content and viruses from some websites, while speeding up connectivity in general. We’ll show you how to block websites on your router, or by using DNS, among other solutions. Note: This is a general guide; some routers may or may not have the feature to block individual websites. However, most router firmware allows you to add such sites to the whitelist or blacklist, and edit the lists to effectively control access to them....

With Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake and Cannon Lake on the horizon, a quad-core consumer PC is going to be very affordable. So how many cores do you have on your current machine? In this article, I’m going to show you the different methods you can use to determine the core count on your PC. What is a Core? The main component on any computer is the CPU, which stands for Central Processing Unit....

Think of Google Apps Script like Google’s version of Microsoft’s VBA script. Just like you can automate actions and tasks or customize macros in Microsoft Word and Excel with VBA, you can automate tasks and actions across Google services. In services like Sheets and Docs, you can even write your own custom menus. In this article you will learn how to access and enable Apps Script in your various Google services, how to navigate the Apps Script Editor, and how to connect services....

What is SFTP and FTP? FTP provides a way of exchanging files over the network whereas SFTP allows for the secure access, transfer, and management of files across data stream. FTP is data is sent as a plain text while SFTP encrypts all data to being sent out. The primary difference between FTP and SFTP is security. FTP does not provide a secure channel to transfer files between multiple devices, while SFTP does....

Like most animation tools, you’ll need to create each frame as separate images, so you’ll need to set aside some time to create each frame manually, especially if you plan to make a complicated animation. Start By Making Your Animation Frames In Photoshop To begin with, you’ll need to save a separate image for each of the frames you plan to use. It’s up to you how complex you want to make your animation, but for this test we’ll be creating a simple animated logo....

Use the Internal Monitor With One External Monitor If all you want is two monitors total, you can use a single external monitor in addition to the one that’s built-in to your laptop. Of course, this is not the same as connecting two monitors to your laptop, but we know there will be some who just want a dual-monitor setup and didn’t know you can achieve it in this way. If that’s you, then you’ve found your solution already; simply plug the external monitor in wherever the laptop allows and keep the laptop’s screen open....

But many people don’t realize it’s possible to make Excel play a sound using Microsoft’s Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). This Excel tutorial will explain how to sound an alarm in Excel when a condition is met. How to Ring an Alarm in Excel Two steps are involved in getting Excel to play a sound based on a particular trigger. First, you must add custom code enabling Excel to play the sound....

At first, the process of creating title graphics in Adobe Premiere may seem confusing, and you might find you run into some roadblocks if you’re unsure of what to do. In this article, you’ll find instructions for creating new titles and using them within your video, as well as adding some simple effects to create title motion graphics. How to Create Title Graphics in Adobe Premiere After opening the project where you’d like to add a title graphic, navigate in the timeline to the area where you want your title graphic to appear....

Temporary files are created after apps are installed and used, device updates are performed, and apps are removed. Before you know it, there are hundreds or even thousands of files that are no longer needed and that if left, can cause a host of problems. Fortunately, there are several ways to delete temporary files, app caches, leftover data, and other unused files on your phone or tablet. Tip: There are also junk file removers for computers that will delete temporary files on your desktop or laptop....

You can add graphics, text, and multimedia to enhance the appearance and make your presentations more engaging. The list of rich media, including music and video continues to grow. Along with those features is the ever-expanding variety of templates. Even so, not every template has all that you want or need. Some editing is still required from time to time. The good news is that those templates, purchased or free, can usually be modified and edited by you....

However, if you use these devices long enough, things can start to go wrong. For example if you move to a new home and set up a new WiFi network, the old settings in your Google Home or Google Home Mini won’t be able to connect. The easiest way to resolve this is by resetting these devices. In this article you’ll learn how to factory reset the Google Home (both the hub and the display) and the Google Home Mini....