Software and Games

Knowing a few simple key combinations can save you time and effort using your Windows computer.

You may never need to buy another video game as new services from Apple, Google and Microsoft let you play as much as you want for one subscription price.

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

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.

Gmail now lets you protect individual messages with a passcode, set an expiration date and prevent the recipient from forwarding or copying the contents.

The latest update to MacOS comes with a new work mode and improvements to Safari security and Finder functionality.

Never miss an important email again. Follow these simple steps to set your smartphone to notify you only when important email arrives in your inbox.

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

Using a simple, entertaining robotic ball called SPRK+, Sphero Edu teaches kids of all ages the foundations of coding.

It’s never too early to start teaching programming skills to help your kids succeed in a high-tech world.

More than a million Android apps descend upon the Google Chromebook as Google announces Play Store integration into Chrome OS.

Haven't you already paid for Windows 10? Ads have begun creeping onto the Windows 10 lock screen, but there's a way to make them stop.

Did you click the popular app that tells what your most-used words on Facebook are? You may be open to massive privacy issues; Techlicious explains.

Have an old monitor or TV gathering dust? With the $85 Google Chromebit, turn it into a full-fledged computer running Chrome OS.

Taking Apple's formula but adding new twists to it, Microsoft threw open the doors to its flagship store in Manhattan this week.

Windows 10 is getting a bunch of new features including Skype integration, a smarter Cortana and improvements to the Edge browser.

The new Office 2016 promises better collaboration, useful mobile apps, seamless Windows 10 integration, tighter security and more frequent updates.

Data privacy alert: Microsoft is pushing updates to Windows 7 and 8 that bring some anti-privacy features of Windows 10 to the operating systems.

Windows 10 will share much of your personal data and usage habits to Microsoft by default unless you change these key privacy and sharing settings.

System requirements for installing Microsoft Windows 10 are modest and it's free, but you may have to wait to get it. Here's what you need to know. .

The new Gmail Undo Send feature allows you to recall emails after you send them, but it is far from the only solution for senders regret that's available.

OS X El Capitan offers enhanced Spotlight Search, improvements to Safari and a number of performance tweaks that boost the speed of everyday tasks.

The Microsoft Windows 10 companion apps will help sync music, photos, docs and the Cortana personal digital assistant across all your devices.

The Color Enhancement add-on for the Chrome browser makes color tweaks to your browser settings to make them easier for the color-blind to see.

The new Microsoft HoloLens virtual reality platform and new details about Windows 10 are being discussed at the Build developer conference this week.

The new Data Saver extension for the Google Chrome browser reduces data use and boosts page download speeds while surfing the net on your PC or Mac.

The browser-based Google Feud turns Google search autocomplete data into a fun Family Feud-esque guessing game.

The Google Chrome browser now stops you before visiting a site with malware downloads via a bright red warning screen.

Despite what you may have heard, Macs aren't immune to infection. Here are our to picks -- free and paid -- for Mac security software.

The Windows 10 operating system, featuring voice-activated digital assistant Cortana and a Start menu, will be free for the first year after release.

Researchers at the University of Alberta have created a strategic learning computer program designed to always win at Texas Hold em poker.

Microsoft has recalled patch KB3004394, issued December 10, after some users reported crashes and an inability to install other updates.

Apple has named Pixelmator, Elevate Brain Training, Monument Valley and Threes! amongst the best iPhone and iPad games and apps of 2014. 

Mozilla Firefox browser's new "Forget" button lets you erase evidence of the last few websites your device visited.

From sorting and labeling to adding calendar and contact entries, we’ve got great tips to help you get more done more quickly with Gmail.

Bitdefender, Kapersky, Intel and Norton all get high marks for protecting your PC from malware; Microsoft Security Essentials falls dangerously short.

Adobe's Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 13 feature new automatic cropping tools, better photo merging, video stabilization and more.

Microsoft recommends Windows PC owners uninstall its latest MS14-045 patch, which is reported to cause crashes and prevent computers from starting.

The public beta for Apple's Yosemite (OS X 10.10) operating system is limited to the first million to sign up for it.

Microsoft's motion sensing system is now available for PCs, but will the games follow?

Many emails are not encrypted, but Google has plans to change that for its customers with a new Chrome extension.

Microsoft has released a must-install Internet Explorer security update for owners of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows XP computers.

Microsoft just made the required new Windows 8.1 Update available to the public, which will provide new features and continued security updates.

Microsoft unveiled a free version of Word, Excel and PowerPoint for Apple's iPad, but you'll need Office 365 subscription to get the most out of it.

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

Microsoft's security bulletin patches critical security vulnerabilities in Windows XP and Internet Explorer being actively exploited by hackers.

Filing taxes can be easy with some preparation using the latest online tax services and programs. Find out which one is right for your needs.

Adobe Flash Player users are being urged to update their software immediately to fix a critical security vulnerability.

Microsoft has agreed to continue supporting XP users with anti-malware signatures until after the release of next year's Windows 9.