Computers and Software - Tips & How-Tos

Learn how to tweak your Facebook Privacy settings so you know who is and isn't seeing your updates, photos and more.

These tools analyze the language in all of a product's reviews and tell you if the Amazon rating is likely inflated by fake reviews.

If you’re concerned about unauthorized access to your computer, it only takes a few minutes to change your Windows 10 password to keep your info private.

WhatsApp may be primarily a smartphone app, but it is easy to use on your computer using the WhatsApp Desktop app for Windows PC or Mac. Here’s how. 

There are many reasons why your Wi-Fi may be sluggish or intermittent. So check out our 15 simple recommendations to troubleshoot your connection problems.

Want to switch email accounts but are afraid of losing important emails in the process? Here's how to make a smooth transition.

Follow these steps to get your personal information removed from people search directories, including FastPeopleSearch, MyLife, Spokeo and more.

If you have forgotten your Apple ID password, it is possible to reset it so you can regain access to your account. Here’s how.

Had your access to YouTube blocked for legal or content licensing reasons? Here's how to get around the restrictions to access the content you want to watch.

Tired of Facebook? Here are the simple steps to permanently delete your Facebook account and all of your history or temporarily deactivate it.

However you choose to dispose of your computer, remember to remove personal and financial information that someone else could access.

Want to capture part of your screen, a specific window or your entire display to send to a friend or use in a document? This simple, built-in Windows tool is exactly what you need.

Gmail is packed with features that can improve your productivity. Here are the 11 Gmail features you should be using to save time every day.

No matter your browser’s privacy settings, it can still share identifying personal info that could then be exploited by hackers for financial gain.

Preventing hackers from accessing your webcam is easier than you think. Here are 9 things you can do right now to stop hackers in their tracks.

Have you ever regretted an email immediately after you've sent it? Both Gmail and Outlook let you unsend an email, but you need to make sure it's enabled.

You can make email from important people automatically stand out in your Outlook mailbox with color coding. Here's how.

By using a few simple tricks, you can quickly and easily whittle down your results to get exactly the information you're looking for.

If you want to share files between an Android phone and a Windows PC but you don't have a cable handy, sharing over Bluetooth is a quick and easy option

From detecting the strongest WiFi signal to managing your WiFi network traffic, here’s how you can improve your WiFi for high-quality video calls.

Here are the simple steps to create an electronic signature so you can easily add it to PDF, Word and other documents.

Avoid manually entering events. It's easy to add iCal invites (.ics files) to your Google calendar if you follow these simple steps.

The internet may be filled with misleading links and potential scams, but these expert-approved tips will help you shop safely this holiday season. 

It's quick and easy to search with images rather than text — and it has a ton of handy uses. Find out how to reverse image search with your computer and phone.

There are few ways to make a laptop faster that are as easy and cost-effective as replacing your existing hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD).

What is legitimate for recruiters to ask candidates and how you can recognize when you're being scammed? Here's how to tell when a job pitch isn't for real.

Knowing a few simple key combinations can save you a lot of time and effort. So check out our favorites.

Tired of printing, signing and then scanning documents? Here are the simple steps to create an electronic signature and add it to PDF, Word and other documents.

Keeping yourself — and your friends — safe from Facebook account cloning scams is simple. This is everything you need to know to protect yourself.

Removing unwanted files and streamlining your folder system can not only free up storage space, but improve your computer's performance. Here's how to spruce up your computer and make sure it stays that way.

Plan on giving a tech gift? Check out our tips for making the out-of-box experience a good one.

We found big sales already underway and some awesome sales starting on Thanksgiving or Black Friday that last through Cyber Monday. 

We all want to help when a natural disaster strikes, but before donating, follow these 7 steps to ensure your dollars aren't going to scammers.

Having trouble editing scheduled tweets with images in Tweetdeck? Here is how to fix the issue so you can change your text, edit your image or reschedule the time.

Security experts agree that using a password manager is far safer than reusing passwords and there are steps you can take to use one safely.

Find out if your husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend is cheating on you. Here's how to catch them..how tech provides clues that your spouse is cheating.

Whether your kids are using your home WiFi or your carrier's cellular network, there are tools that let you monitor and restrict screen time. 

These digital alternatives to pen and paper give you information-retaining benefits of handwritten notes with the organization and convenience of digital note taking.

Our top picks for online photo storing services will free up your smartphone storage, keep your mobile photos safe and much more.  

If you follow these simple steps, you should be safe from ransomware and most other cyber threats likely to come your way.

Want to unfriend someone on Facebook but don't want them to find out? Here's how to block them out without pissing them off.

If you've been hearing about the blockchain, it's likely to have been in conjunction with bitcoin, but there's much more to know. Here's your primer.

Gmail is packed with hidden features that can save you time and improve your productivity.

You read your email on your phone, but when you check again on your computer, your messages are gone. Here's how to stop your email from disappearing.

Follow these simple steps to get rid of the paper that is cluttering up your home and still have easy access to the important documents in your life.

Find out if your online account information has been exposed to cyber criminals and what to do about it if you are a victim.

A step-by-step guide to clearing out Gmail, Google Photos and Drive cloud storage.

How to avoid online scams this holiday shopping season and what to do if you think you have fallen for one.

Make these healthy tech habits part of your regular routine to help prevent headaches, eyestrain and more.