Tech 101

Hate those wires running from your cable box to your sleek flatscreen TV? We have a couple of easy solutions that will leave you cord free in no time.  

Turn your unwanted clothes, gadgets, electronics, shoes and more into the most cash with the right app for what you're selling.

If you’re using a registry or disk cleaner, you should stop now. You’re wasting your money and putting yourself at risk for catastrophic system problems. 

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).

Is your smartphone address book filled with outdated and duplicate contacts? Follow these 5 simple steps to clean up your contact list. 

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

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.

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

Capturing fireworks can be hard if you stick with the auto settings on your smartphone. So, try these simple tricks for photos you'll want to keep.

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

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

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.

Follow these three steps to pair your Onn headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.

Follow these three steps to pair your Blackweb headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.

Tired of too many alerts on your phone? Here’s the information each alert delivers and how to turn off emergency alerts on your Android phone or iPhone.

Get more out of your browser with these 9 extensions that make your time online easier, safer and more efficient.

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.

These 5 easy steps to deep cleaning your iPhone will let you regain storage space and increase performance.

Follow these three steps to pair your JBL speakers or headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.

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.

Phone insurance and extended protection plans aren't cheap, but the investment can save you big down the line should your phone get lost, stolen or damaged.

The five worst tech mistakes guests can make at events. Plus, five tech strategies you can employ to ensure a great time is had by guests of all ages.

Here's how to back up all your personal data and ensure you're not leaving anything behind for your phone's new owner.

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.

Try these simple fixes to five of the most common photo mistakes and start taking better pictures with your smartphone.

 The challenge, which every entrepreneur faces, is to keep innovating. Here's inspiration to reimagine your business from industry leaders.

Can you get the TV, movies and sports you love without a hefty monthly cable bill? We'll you figure out if cutting the cord is right for you.

Calling all parents: this is your definitive guide that details exactly how you (and your kids) can use Snapchat. 

Move over, Siri. Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated virtual helper, is here to make your life easier, more convenient and more productive.

No “tricks” or “gimmicks” here. This 3-step SEO strategy will help you create content that gets found by search engines and clicked on by searchers.

A few simple steps can block your child from viewing inappropriate content on an iPhone and other iOS devices.

 With a Google Cardboard headset and your smartphone, you can get your first virtual reality experience for a few dollars. Here's what you need to know.

We talked to industry experts and pros to find out what you need to know about buying, registering and flying a drone.

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.

Getting a great-sounding pair of in-ear headphones is in part about the fit. Here's how to get the most out of your pair.

These smart and easy tech tips will help you get more life, usefulness and convenience out of your favorite gadgets.

Mobile wallet apps on your smartphone are becoming more accepted, letting you pay more quickly and easily, but which one is right for you?

These days, it pays to record your interactions with customer service agents to ensure you get the prices and service you're promised.

Looking for great Android apps that won't break your bank? From security to keyboards to weather, we share our favorite free apps.

Set up your new Windows 8 PC to offer a secure, easy-to-use and customized experience for every member of the family.

Here are the top seven things we recommend parents can teach kids before they go online.

Think you can correctly identify these 20 common texting acronyms?

These six tech products can keep you safe and get you back on the road quickly if you have problems out on the road.

Follow these 5 must-do tips to keep your personal information and data safe on your computer.