Tech 101

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Is your smartphone address book filled with outdated and duplicate contacts?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.

Plan on giving a tech gift? Check out our tips for making the out-of-box experience a good one.

Follow these simple 11 steps for the easiest (and best) way get your new iPhone XS, XS Max or XR up and running quickly and smoothly.

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

Easy steps to block your number from caller ID on your iPhone, Android phone or home phone permanently or on a call by call basis.

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.

Are you having trouble finding the correct resolution for your display using an NVIDIA graphics card? Here's the fix.

Whether you've got a brand new phone or you're holding on to an older model, these helpful tips will make your photos look polished and professional. 

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

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.

If you don’t want your Facebook or email account living on after you do, consider creating a digital will.

One-third of all consumer reviews on the Internet are bogus. Here’s how to spot them.

Follow these tips to ensure you’re putting your best face forward for your next video chat.

These simple tips everyone should follow are critical to protecting your privacy and avoiding malware.

This well-designed tool makes sure you never lose your Android app data.

Here’s what to do about annoying unwanted calls and texts.

Learn how to get started with the Twitter social network and how to avoid its pitfalls.

A few quick shortcuts can help you whittle down search results.

A few simple tips about framing your shot will have you taking photos like a pro.