How to Check GPU Usage and Information in Windows 11

In this tutorial, I will show you how to view the basic statistics for your GPU.

1. Open Task Manager

Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard, or by right-clicking the Start button Windows Startand selecting Task Manager.Open Task Manager

 

2. Performance Tab

In the left-hand menu (for the Task Manager), click the “Performance” tab.Windows 11 - Task Manager Side Menu

 

3. Select your GPU

From the list, click your listed GPU. If you have more than one GPU (e.g., a laptop with dual graphics), you will see multiple GPUs listed.Windows 11 - Task Manager GPU

 

4. Check your Specs

You will now see various, real-time graphs. At the bottom, you will notice “Dedicated GPU memory“. This shows you how much video memory you are currently using (left side) and how much total, dedicated video memory you have available (right side).Windows 11 - Task Manager GPU Info

 

Obviously the Task Manager only shows a few statistics for your GPU. For more detailed information, you can use the GPU-Z or HWiNFO software.

That is the end of this tutorial. I hope this has been helpful to someone.


Posted in Computers, Operating Systems, Software, Tips & Tutorials

Reports Claim Hackers Stole Thousands of GitHub Private Repositories

Some of my readers, especially longtime ones, may remember that I have warned multiple times about being careful which extensions you choose to install in your web browser. Installing the wrong one, especially one that contains malicious code, can compromise your computer’s security.

This time, it is a lesson on being careful which extension you install in Visual Studio Code (a.k.a. VS Code). In a nutshell, an employee at GitHub installed (or at least updated) an extension that had been contaminated with malware code. The extension then proceeded to steal the employee’s credentials and gain access to tons of GitHub’s own private repositories.

The report claimed the malware stole:

  • AWS keys
  • Database passwords
  • Kubernetes tokens
  • SSH credentials

I would venture a guess that other IP (intellectual property) was stolen too.

I will let you read the full report from X below.

 


Posted in Cloud, Computers, General, Internet and Servers, Operating Systems, Security, Software

Google Messages Crashing/Hanging Fix

In this blog post, I will show how I fixed the Google Messages app from freezing. Please keep in mind, this fix worked for me and a couple of other people. While it may not work for everyone, I am sharing it in the hopes that it might help someone else experiencing the same problem.

Background: For the last 3 months, I have been encountering an issue with Google Messages. Every time I opened the app, it would completely freeze within 10 seconds, forcing me to close it manually. Initially it seemed to go away with a Google Messages update. Unfortunately, it started freezing on me again.

After tinkering with it for a bit, I figured out the “Automatic previews” feature was causing the app to hang. Disabling the “Automatic previews” option resolved the issue.

If you wish to try the fix for yourself, here is what to do.

 

1. On the top-right of the app, tap on the icon as shown in the image below.

Google Messages - Side Menu Icon

 

2. Open the settings menu.

Google Messages - Side Menu

 

3. Find “Automatic previews”, and tap on that.

Google Messages - Options

 

4. Make sure the highlighted options are disabled.

Google Messages - Automatic Previews - Options

 

And that is it. This worked for me, and hopefully this will work for you too.


Posted in Android, Mobile Phone, Software, Tips & Tutorials

Are Web Browser Extensions Safe to Use? (2025 Update)

Several years ago, I wrote about the potential risks associated with web browser extensions (also referred to as “add-ons”) being able to abuse their power and access sensitive user data.

I said if someone has installed a malicious browser extension, their web browsing data (e.g., browsing history, password credentials, what they type into a website, etc.) may get sent directly to the extension’s creator, putting the user’s online security and privacy at risk.

Today, I received an email with a link to a news article, explaining how 18 separate web extensions for Edge and Google Chrome were caught spying on people.

Here is the link to the article: https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/07/millions-of-people-spied-on-by-malicious-browser-extensions-in-chrome-and-edge

[Click here to view article as a PDF.]

This just goes to show, always be mindful about which web browser extensions you choose to install.

 

 

Update 08-22-2025

Here’s another example of why you should be careful with web browser extensions.

Chrome VPN Extension With 100k Installs Screenshots All Sites Users Visit


Posted in Android, Computers, General, Internet and Servers, Mobile Phone, Security, Software

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