Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Microsoft will no longer be offering free security updates for Windows 10. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 11, here ...

How to clear your Windows 11 PC cache (and what happens if you don't)

Windows 11 can identify large files, unused apps, and system files that can be safely deleted. This is a good place to start when optimizing your disk space. Here's how to access these tools: 1. Click ...
Wall Street Journal

The Best USB-C Hubs for Connecting All Your Gear to a MacBook or PC

USB-C is pitched as a panacea for all your computer and gadget connection woes because it can be used as a charging port, to carry data and video, and more. It has replaced most of the connectors on ...

7 signs your computer has been hacked, and 5 ways to prevent it

Here are several of the most common signs that your computer has been hacked, as well as tips on preventing your computer ...

How to find and change your computer's name on a PC or Mac

You can find your computer's name on a Windows PC by opening the "About" menu, and on a Mac with the "Sharing" menu.
PC World

You’ll take my personal files from my cold, dead hard drive. Here’s how to save yours

About 10 years ago, a prominent tech executive confidently informed me that computer files would become obsolete. The exec was Bret Taylor, who at the time was building a Microsoft Word alternative ...
CNET

Your Computer Mouse's Scroll Wheel Can Improve Your Internet Browsing

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...