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Q&A: Is System Restore adequate for backing up Windows?
How to choose the default audio output device for a specific app in Windows 11
Q&A: How do I remove my credit card from Google Play?
Q&A: How do I lock my PC using the mouse?
How to forward a text message to another recipient
Here's an easy way to avoid sky-high ATM fees
How (and why) to disable 'In-App Purchases' on your phone or tablet
Here's an easy way to get a brand new iPhone every year
Important info about declining friend requests on Facebook
How to reveal a forgotten password that's hidden by asterisks (or dots)
Warning: Your social media activity could prevent you from getting the job you want
Q&A: Will my friend be notified if I hide her Facebook post?
Q&A: How do I disable 'User Account Control' in Windows?
Q&A: How do I delete my Yahoo account?
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Scam alert: Beware this dangerous Walmart gift card scam
How to clear a stuck print job in Windows
Why you should never keep emails that contain passwords
Preserve your iPhone's battery charge by enabling Low Power Mode
Q&A: Can you tell the location of a caller by their phone number?
Put a shortcut to your favorite web page on your Android phone's Home screen
How to change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge
Q&A: How do you restart a frozen iPhone?
Repurpose an unused tablet as a digital picture frame
How to block all websites from accessing your location
Q&A: Can I turn off Facebook's voting reminders?
Is this the most infuriating scam ever? It's happening all over the country
Why your computer really needs a battery backup device
Q&A: How do I disable the Promotions tab in Gmail?
How to display a complete list of Gmail's handy keyboard shortcuts
How to make Windows start up with your last-used apps and websites already open
Google is storing your search history. Here's how to stop it
How to quickly find a word or phrase on a web page
How to save a screenshot directly as an image file
Beware this dangerous iCloud related phishing scam
Q&A: How do I remove a Google account from my Android phone?
Should you upgrade your current computer or buy a new one?
Lock down your online accounts with this important settings change
Scam alert: Beware these dangerous Social Security scams
How (and why) to disable 'File and Printer Sharing' on Windows
Q&A: Is it legal to spoof someone's phone number?
How to make things easier to see on your iPhone
Q&A: Does my computer really need a surge protector?
Reminder: Getting a new device doesn’t mean you need a new Facebook account
The safest place to meet for private marketplace transactions
How to force Chrome to always open in Incognito mode
Scam alert: Facebook is not going to make your private info public
The most common reasons for data loss (and a few tips for preventing it)
Q&A: Can I connect an external hard drive to a USB hub?
Review: 'Windows 11 For Dummies'
How to see a list of everyone who Follows you on Facebook
Q&A: What does a wireless router's 'Beamforming' feature do?
Q&A: Does my PC need an antivirus app if I have Xfinity xFi Advanced Security?
Q&A: Why don't you charge anything when you help someone?
What to do if your Facebook friends start receiving new friend requests from you
Q&A: Which version of Linux should I replace Windows 10 with?
Q&A: How do I force Windows to ask for confirmation before deleting a file?
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How to prevent your iPhone from ringing at a bad time
Q&A: How can I tell if my computer has a virus?
Q&A: Can I give Siri a British accent on my iPhone?
How to make the mouse pointer easier to see on Windows
Q&A: If I hide my WiFi network's name will I still be able to connect to it?
Should you completely drain your laptop's battery before recharging it?
Q&A: How long can used solar panels be expected to last?
Q&A: Will a new SSD work in an older computer?
ATTN Bloggers: Beware insecure and malicious WordPress plugins
Q&A: Can you use wired headphones with an iPhone?
Here's a better way to scroll through your Facebook Newsfeed and Timeline
Q&A: Is a website and a web page the same thing?
Q&A: Can I add a second hard drive to my laptop?
Q&A: Are today's encryption methods so strong they'll never be broken?
Q&A: How do I stop my PC from making me sign in after it wakes from sleeping?
Q&A: Will my existing USB devices work with a new MacBook Pro?
Is Apple's macOS immune from malware?
6 tips for doing your own Tech Support for gadget issues
7 ways to get a second opinion after a clean antivirus scan
Q&A: Can I prevent strangers from commenting on my Facebook posts?
4 ways to retrieve the files from an old PC's hard drive
Q&A: Can a phone catch a virus from an infected email?
How to prevent getting locked out of your own Facebook account
How to prepare your digital life for your (eventual) passing
Scam alert: Don’t fall for this devious phone scam
7 practical tips for extending the range, speed and security of your WiFi network
How to quickly find a specific word or phrase on a long web page
Q&A: Why does my monitor take so long to display a picture?
How to make full-screen YouTube videos always fill the entire screen
ATTN Parents: Be mindful of what your kids watch on 'YouTube Kids'
Q&A: Are fake Facebook friend requests always sent from a fake account?
Scam alert: Don't fall for this dangerous virus notification scam
Learn how to do almost anything with YouTube
How to open your web browser's built-in Task Manager
How to assign custom ringtones for your important contacts
How (and when) to set your Internet connection to 'Metered'
How to link to a specific Facebook post
11 ways to fool burglars into thinking you’re always at home
Q&A: Windows is showing my WiFi network as Public. Isn't that dangerous?
How to make your phone or tablet charge as quickly as possible
Q&A: How can I determine the actual model number of my MacBook?
How to convert a bare hard drive or SSD into an external USB drive
Q&A: What's the difference between System Updates and Software Updates?
Q&A: How do I stop the pictures on my phone from rotating?
Prevent hackers from spying on you via your PC’s microphone
Q&A: Do things posted to Facebook stay on the Internet forever?
Scam alert: Beware this dangerous scam that impersonates your employer
Q&A: Can you use two motherboards to make a computer that’s twice as fast?
Q&A: Can I hide the 'Add Friend' button from my Facebook profile?
Q&A: Is this email from PayPal real or am I being scammed?
How to block Windows apps from making phone calls
Q&A: Will a computer tech be able to see my personal photos?
Q&A: What exactly is 'Cloud Computing'?
Scam alert: Domino's is not giving away free pizzas for sharing a Facebook post
How to get text message updates about your Amazon orders
Q&A: How do I stop my external drive from going to sleep?
Disable 5G on your iPhone to save battery life and data
What to do when an important call just won't go through
Q&A: Do I need to run manual scans with my antivirus app?
How to connect your computer to the Internet using your phone’s cellular connection
Safety alert: Pay close attention to the batteries in your devices
How to prevent your Facebook account from getting cloned
Simple tip for getting help with your smartphone - How to save an email as a PDF
Simple tip for typing faster on your phone - Removing 'Sent from my iPhone' from outgoing emails
Why some WiFi connections say 'Connected-No Internet' - Q&A: Are these password-reset emails legit?
How to instantly 'magnify' your PC's screen - Beware this dangerous email related scam
5 reasons why I’ll never buy an expensive phone - Make your phone's LED flash when it rings
Here's an easier way to scroll a web page - How do I remove my birth date from my Facebook profile?
What is a GaN charger? - Why does my new computer keep the wrong time?
Why I recommend avoiding third-party app stores - What’s the difference between Bluetooth and WiFi?
Verify that a link is safe before you click on it - How to instantly silence a ringing smartphone
Happy Independence Day - Is an outdated modem throttling your Internet connection?
This is your best protection against malware - My best tip for easier blogging
How to use 'Picture-in-Picture' on YouTube - Don’t like the centered Taskbar in Windows 11? Move it.
Why you’ll never need to defragment an SSD - Why do drive letters start with C in Windows?
How to disable Autocorrect on Windows 11 - Making Windows 11 open things with one click
How to instantly view your browser history - 6 tips for speeding up a sluggish Windows PC
An easy way to cast your PC screen to your TV - How Bluetooth technology got such an odd name
Keep the scrollbars in view on Windows 11 - Add an icon for any website to your phone’s Home screen
Don’t fall for this dangerous Virus Notification scam - How to disable 'Smart Compose' in Gmail
Tip for better smartphone photography - Did you know Google is an excellent 'site search' tool?
Keeping online backups virus-free - Make editing text on your phone a lot easier
How to ask Google if a website is safe - Beware the dangerous 'Sam’s Club' email scam
Is AdChoices malware? - Keep your portable jump starter charged up and ready to go
Here’s a simple way to avoid spam emails - These settings can make your PC easier to use
Use your default search engine as an instant dictionary - 10 powerful blogging tips for beginners
Why you really need to have a good backup plan - Watch your favorite Xfinity channels on any device
Forcing an iPhone to restart when it freezes up - How to delete a Facebook Group
What to do if you accidentally visit a malicious website - Adding Bluetooth to an older computer
How to quickly find most anything on your PC - How do I keep notifications on my PC’s screen longer?
Beware this dangerous Netflix scam - Think twice before allowing remote access to your computer
Q&A: How do I back up my paid Android apps? - How to make the icons on the Windows Desktop bigger
Tips for fixing a slow Internet connection - Free up space on your browser’s crowded Bookmarks Bar
Q&A: How do I disable the keyboard on my laptop? - Following the ‘Need to know’ rule on social media
Don't be fooled by dangerous fake virus alerts - Paying for Ebay purchases with Western Union
Will resetting Windows remove all viruses from a PC? - How to quickly retrieve your PC's MAC address
Important warning about your browser's Incognito mode - Super-fast way to do a reverse image search
Is it really dangerous to keep using Windows 7? - How to delete all of your Gmail messages at once
Can a broken light pole fry a computer? - What’s your recommendation for securely storing passwords?
Beware this dangerous Windows hoax - Q&A: Which camera is better – Nikon or Canon?
Q&A: Can I save money by building my own laptop? - 3 ways to open a Command Prompt window in Windows
How to remove Copilot from the Windows Taskbar - Run Windows 11 on your Mac (and keep macOS too)
How to find your phone's Downloads folder - This is how I prefer to open File Explorer
On the Internet, skepticism is your friend - This site can help you learn a new skill or trade
Should you share your Internet with a neighbor? - Should you really mount a TV above your fireplace?
The quickest way to find the cheapest gas in town - Why Mac computers are never referred to as PCs
How to check the health of your PC’s hard drive - Pin a text conversation to the top of the list
3 ways to shop online safely - Students and teachers get Microsoft Office 365 for free
How to safely clean your TV or computer screen - How to report a fake (clone) Facebook profile
Disable auto-playing videos in the Facebook app - Finding a good full-size Bluetooth mouse
Do Windows 10 apps work with Windows 11? - 4 incredibly handy mouse tricks
Why ‘bigger is better’ for a smartphone - How to check the health status of your laptop’s battery
How to make sure a file is safe before you open it - Beware scammers asking for gift cards
Why you MUST protect your email account from hackers - Can just anyone use Xfinity’s WiFi hotspots?
Want to ditch your Windows frustrations forever? - Beware of ‘Fake News’ on Facebook (and elsewhere)
How to add any folder to 'File Explorer' in Windows - Is your 'waterproof' phone truly waterproof?
How to create an emergency virus removal flash drive - 5 super-handy YouTube keyboard shortcuts
Make Windows 11 warn you about pending PC restarts - 5 essential gadgets for a great summer vacation
Turning off Siri’s voice on an iPhone - How to enable Low Power Mode on your MacBook
Try this first when your Windows PC freezes up - What exactly is 'The Cloud'?
How to make your Windows PC run like new again - How (and when) to boot your Mac into Safe Mode
Complete list of Gmail keyboard shortcuts - Make a quick $10 million by turning in a hacker
Beware this dangerous 'Windows Defender' scam - Stop your Windows PC from spying on you
Keeping my emails from going in Gmail's Promotions folder - Opening Desktop icons with one click
Does Malwarebytes still offer a free version? - Two ways to Undo and Redo an action on a Mac
Is it safe to buy from Temu? - Get a copy of your credit report for free
How to prevent an app from tracking your location - Beware emails that link to a login page
Choosing Credit or Debit - Stop Windows from changing your default printer
Hiding mutual friends on Facebook - How to block a problem sender in Gmail
How long will a USB Flash Drive retain its data? - Can lightning damage something that’s turned off?
How to see the numbers you’ve blocked on your phone - Never answer a phone call from your own number
Beware this dangerous Amazon-related scam - How to turn off Windows' Autocorrect feature
How to charge your phone as quickly as possible - Prevent Porch Pirates from stealing your packages
How to quickly launch any app on your Mac - Delete Gmail without deleting the entire Google account
How to send disappearing Gmail messages - Delete your Facebook search history
How do I disable GPS tracking on my iPhone? - Can a virus jump from one drive to another?
How to reduce your monthly Internet bill - 5 hidden tricks for making the most of your Mac
Why you need a ‘Whole House’ surge suppressor - Share your Amazon Prime benefits with family members
Are Chromebooks safer than Windows laptops? - Who is actually selling that item on Amazon?
Copy text from an image with your phone - How to interpret the results of an Internet speed test
How to quickly identify scam emails - Is the free Malwarebytes offer a bait and switch?
A warning about your Facebook Privacy settings - Why online retailers ask for your card’s CVV number
How to quickly find your computer’s warranty status - Declutter File Explorer by hiding empty drives
Beware this dangerous PayPal email scam - How to block unknown callers on your smartphone
Are you doxing yourself on social media? - Q&A: Is it safe to use an online password checker?
Give your Google account a quick Security Checkup - How (and why) to configure Sleeping Tabs in Edge
Create a shortcut to the Device Manager on Windows - Beware fake Gmail 'account closure' emails
How (and when) to boot your Mac into Safe Mode - Q&A: Can I completely disable my laptop’s camera?
Why Windows PCs slow down over time - How to quickly find any archived email
How (and when) to disable cellular data on your iPhone - Q&A: How do I speed up my mouse pointer?
How to block adult-oriented videos on YouTube - Reminder: Only use one antivirus app at a time
Two great ways to clone a hard drive or SSD - How (and when) to use a temporary email address
Why you should always redeem your gift cards ASAP - Q&A: Can I copy the files from a broken laptop?
Moving Yahoo emails to Gmail - Quickly preview most any file on your Mac with Quick Look
Do this first before selling your smartphone - My biggest tech-related pet peeve
How to quickly find most any Windows setting - Changing the default search engine in Chrome
Quickly block future emails from a sender in Gmail - Q&A: What’s the Mac equivalent of Ctrl+Alt+Del?
Migrating your data to a new iPhone - Beware scams offering a sweet deal on Internet service
Migrating your data to a new Android phone - How to schedule a Gmail message for future delivery
Is your Internet bill straining your budget? - Beware this dangerous fake McAfee renewal notice
Q&A: How do you remember all this tech stuff? - 7 ways to protect your router from hackers
Happy New Year - How to visually monitor your home while you’re away