Computers and Software - Tips & How-Tos

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Follow our step-by-step directions for changing your email address for your Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo and iCloud accounts.

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.

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.

From a privacy overhaul to ethical tech usage, here are 9 ways you can revamp and improve your relationship with technology in 2019.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.