GLASSWIRE See which programs are using Wi-fi when your PC is idle

In Issue 535 (page 38), you covered the free program Glasswire ( www. glasswire.com) that lets you identify contemplating the Asus Zenbook Flip S and your review in Issue 536 only confirmed my choice.

Compared to my old laptop, this is lightning fast. It boots in under 20 seconds and opens all programs (including large ones like Office and Photoshop) instantly. The feature I like most is that I can bend it like a tent (see screenshot), which is ideal for watching films on a flight or in bed or following recipes as I cook. The touchscreen is as responsive as my ipad and it sometimes goes two whole days between charges. Money well spent indeed! which programs are slowing your PC’S Wi-fi. I was going through the program’s settings when I found a useful one that wasn’t mentioned in your Workshop.

The feature provides you with a summary of which programs are using your Wi-fi when your PC has not been active for at least five minutes, giving you a good indication of which programs are running in the background.

The setting isn’t switched on by default. To do this, click the Glasswire dropdown menu at the top left, then Settings. Next, click the Security tab on the left, the Unlock button at the top, then click Yes to confirm. Finally, switch on the ‘While you were away’ button, then tick the two ‘While you were away’ boxes on the right (see screenshot above).