Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. You can control which apps and processes automatically start up with your computer. You can control which apps ...

Don't be daunted by the setup process for Microsoft's latest OS—here's what you need to know. Reading time 5 minutes If you’ve recently unwrapped a brand new Windows 11 computer or perhaps built one ...

Windows 11 hasn't seen the growth numbers Microsoft was probably hoping it would, but it still makes up nearly 20% of Windows installs, according to AdDuplex. Although there have been a lot of ...

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Macs may not have a power schedule option anymore, but you can still automate startup and shutdown with a series of easy Terminal commands. Macs may not have a power schedule option anymore, but you ...

Disk Cleanup is another utility that is accessible regardless of your Windows version. The easiest way to open it is to search for "Disk Cleanup" in the search bar and bring up the window.

The worst-case scenario has befallen even the most careful computer user: a coffee mug spills on your laptop or an update wipes all your files and photos. Despite your best effort, accidents happen.

Delete all the junk files you can find. You might also need to defrag the drive or erase malware Reviewed by Jon Fisher Is your computer running slower than when you first got it? It can happen due to ...

There are some situations where you might want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security tool. I'll show you how to do it safely.

Can you feel your PC or Mac running hot? We've found the best ways to check processor temps on your Windows PCs and Macs.