Computers and Software - Tips & How-Tos

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.

Nothing's gone forever. Even if your favorite website goes offline for good or a site takes pages down, it's easy to look up an archived copy.

Digitally manipulated video can depict celebrities, politicians and other people saying and doing things they never did. Here’s how to spot the signs of a deepfake.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

The best ways to hide your searches from employers and family members, and keep Google and other advertisers from targeting ads based on your search history.

Within deep web lies a subset of sites purposefully designed to be inaccessible and requiring special software to visit called the dark web. Here's what you need to know before you start surfing.

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.

Want to know if your friends have read your messages? Facebook Messenger will tell you when your message has been sent, delivered and read.

European data protection rules will change how companies can use personal information and give consumers more control 

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 simple steps to permanently delete your Facebook account and all of your history or temporarily deactivate it.

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

The lowdown on how secure smart home devices are - and what you can do to protect your connected home

These 10 resolutions will help you find balance — between work and life, and in how you use your technology.

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.

Which flight search service gives you the best deal? We compare the six top-rated services to see which one rises to the top.

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.