Computers and Software - Tips & How-Tos

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

The 15 most common reasons why your computer is so slow – and the simple measures anyone can take to make your desktop or laptop run faster.

Saving what you see on your computer (Windows, Mac or Chromebook) or smartphone (iOS or Android) device is simple if you know the right buttons to push.

VPNs can read all of your internet traffic, so you want to make sure your personal data isn't being exploited in return for "free" service. Here's who to trust.

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

If you don't want your list of Facebook friends to be available to the public, here's how to hide it.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) prevents hackers from gaining access to your accounts even if they have your password. Here are the best practices for using 2FA.

Can't connect two devices? Try these 15 tips to solve your Bluetooth problems.

Using public Wi-Fi is like having a conversation in a public place: Others can overhear you. Protect your privacy with these five key security tactics.

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

Not sure if an email is real or spoofed? Here's how to access your email header information and which fields clearly show that an email is not what it is purporting to be.

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.

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

Take these simple steps to protect your valuable personal information.

There are many great services for creating photo books from your Facebook, Instagram, smartphone and camera's photos. We found the best of the best.

Here’s how you can make your smartphone and laptop screens more readable without resorting to reading glasses.

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.  

When you set up a new online account, you'll often be prompted to answer security questions. But, there’s nothing secure about such generic queries.

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

Strike a healthier life-tech balance with these seven tips.

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.

Fraudulent emails from friends, financial phishing and too-good-to-be-true offers: here's why we still fall for these scams and how to spot them.

Whether you're sending personal or business emails, these tips will help you avoid common errors and write better, clearer emails.

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

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

Want extra privacy online? Here are the tools you need to keep your browsing activities hidden.

The step-by-step guide to clearing your Apple cloud storage of photos, device backups, emails and documents.

Not everything that appears to be a great deal on Amazon is. Use these tips to save the most money when navigating the virtual aisles on Amazon.

A step-by-step guide to erasing your online presence on everything from social networking sites to email newsletters to background checking sites.

These days, information is money – and it’s often worth more than the devices used to access it. Here's how to protect your data and gadgets on the road.

Most computers will do just fine the first couple of years, here's how to keep it running smoothly and quietly beyond the five-year mark.

Use the increasingly powerful Google Calendar app to schedule your activities, remind you of your goals, and map out your plans and activities.

Maintaining your inbox is hard. Make it easier with these 10 Gmail tips.

When it's time to upgrade your tech or just when you need some extra cash, know your options with this guide to selling your old electronics.

Exposure to blue light emitted by electronic devices at night can make it difficult fall and stay asleep. Cut back on blue light with these easy tips.

Tired of the increasing number of ads in your Facebook News Feed? Here are the 5 steps you need to take to stop them.

From audio books to streaming documentaries to password security, there are quality free options available to you online.

We've become a nation of doers, constantly bombarded with notifications, updates, and pings. Here are a handful of strategies for living in the moment, some of which even leverage technology to help you get away from it.

When a loved one dies, what happens to their various accounts? What you should know and what options do you have to protect and honor your family and friends.

These Bluetooth proximity locks automatically secure your laptop when you walk away, and automatically unlock it when you return.

From splitting shared photo accounts to what to say (and not to say) on social media, we've rounded up 10 tech tips for couples going through a divorce.

The best new apps for sorting and managing your email help you quickly clear messages, whether it's into a folder or straight into the digital trash.

Apple has included many great new features into its latest operating system. Here are our 7 favorites.

Learn how to protect yourself from advertisers tracking you and snooping websites, without ruining your browsing experience.

These apps and websites will keep more of your money where it belongs: in your wallet.