Find Things Faster: How to Search in Windows 10 and 11 The Windows search feature seems pretty simple, but it can be even more effective with the right tweaks. Here are some ways to control your searches in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Read moreNew Chrome “Privacy Guide” Takes the Confusion Out of Your Privacy Settings In an effort to make web privacy easier and more intuitive, Google is rolling out a new “Privacy Guide” for Chrome. This feature, which will slowly roll out to Chrome version M100 users, lets you quickly review all of your privacy and security controls (and learn how they […]
Read moreThe Latest Microsoft Edge Update Cuts RAM and CPU Usage with a Neat Trick Late last year, Microsoft Edge gained a battery-saving mode that reduces the browsers’ demand for system resources. But this “Energy Saver” also slows Edge a bit, hampering the browsing experience. That’s why the latest Edge update takes a more proactive approach to efficiency by improving the […]
Read moreHow to View and Clear Safari Download History on a Mac While using the Safari browser on Mac, it’s easy to see a list of files you’ve downloaded in the past and to clear that download history if necessary. Here’s how to do it.
Read moreHow to Mirror Your iPhone or iPad’s Screen on Your Windows PC With AirPlay, you can mirror your iPhone or iPad’s screen on your Mac or your Apple TV. But what if you have a Windows PC? There is a app available on the Microsoft store that lets you mirror your iPhone or iPad on any Windows 10 or Windows […]
Read moreEnable the (Hidden) Administrator Account on Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 Many people familiar with prior versions of Windows are curious what happened to the built-in Administrator account that was always created by default. Does this account still exist, and how can you access it?
Read moreHow to Safely Dispose of an Old Phone Most people are upgrading to a new phone every year or two, which means we all have old phones lying around. What can you do with these devices? There are a few ways to safely get rid of them.
Read moreHow to Get the Transcript of a YouTube Video Closed captions are a handy feature on YouTube, but they only appear in real-time along with the video. You can get a transcript of those captions to read at your own speed. It works on desktops, iPhones, and Android.
Read more10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow PC Running Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 Windows PCs don’t have to slow down over time. Whether your PC has gradually become slower or it suddenly ground to a halt a few minutes ago, there could be quite a few reasons for that slowness.
Read morePrivacy Mythbusting #6: Security equals privacy. (Nope!) While security software is important in staying safe online, it is a common misconception that security = privacy. It does not.
Read more