Has your computer been a little sluggish lately? Is it always crashing or freezing? If yes, you may be tempted to go out and buy a new one. But then what do you do with your old PC? Here are five ways to repurpose your old computer instead of getting rid of it. Set up […]

If you are having performance issues, problems shutting down, booting up, memory or apps on your computer, you may have to perform a clean install of Windows 11. A clean install of Windows 11 entails wiping out all existing system files and reinstalling the operating system from scratch. This helps to resolve any conflicts that […]

Saving energy can be challenging when you use your PC every day. In fact, a desktop computer setup (i.e., one that includes loudspeakers and a printer) that is on for eight hours a day uses almost 600 kWh a year. Fortunately, following these PC usage tips can help you conserve electricity. 1. Reduce your computer […]

The Windows 11 operating system is growing in popularity among businesses. However, just like its predecessor, it can have some intrusive privacy settings enabled by default. Luckily, you can easily turn these settings off to protect your privacy. Turn off personalized advertising Windows 11 features targeted ads as suggestions, recommendations, and tips on your device’s […]

Windows 10 has a lot of special features that aim to improve your computing experience. Unfortunately, many of these may also slow your PC down, especially if your machine is older or has a low-end processor. We’ve listed four effective tweaks to make your Windows 10 computer faster. Prevent programs from launching at startup Windows […]

When it comes to saving energy, every little effort goes a long way. The more energy-efficient your PC is, the more money you save. In fact, you can save up to $50 a year if you activate your PC’s power-saving feature. Further increase your savings by following these tips: 1. Unplug your computer when not […]

Receiving a notification that your computer is running out of disk space can be stressful — or even a real emergency if it happens while you’re working on an urgent task. The good news is regularly cleaning out your PC can free up drive space and help it run faster. One of the simplest ways […]

The Windows 10 October 2020 Update, or Windows 10 version 20H2, is rolling out to billions of users worldwide, offering a number of small but important improvements to your PC. Here are some of the features you can expect from the latest Windows 10 update. Start menu’s new look The Start menu gets a makeover […]

So you’ve just unboxed your brand new laptop — what do you do next? Before you start using it to surf the internet or finish your tasks for the day, take these steps to optimize its performance and ensure it meets your needs. 1. Update your laptop’s operating system One of the first things you […]

Do you feel like your online activity is being spied on? That’s because it probably is — but not by cybercriminals as you might think. It’s more likely that it’s your operating system that’s doing the spying and giving away information about you. Learn more about Windows 10’s not-so-private settings and how to fix them […]