Tired of typing in a lengthy password each time you log into your Windows PC? The latest version of Windows boasts a clever innovation that makes logging into your system a little less tedious: the picture password. The concept is simple: just pick an image or...
Made the leap to the drastically revamped Windows 8? Feeling a little lost? You’re not the only one. Read on for eight tips that’ll help you find your bearings, from how to make sense of the new “Start” screen to where you’ll find the...
If you haven’t seen or tried the new version of Windows yet, prepare to be dazzled—as well as very, very confused. Available now for download and coming pre-installed on new PCs, laptops and touchscreen tablets, Windows 8 represents a top-to-bottom reinvention...
The hard drive on your Windows PC is a lot like a big closet, filled with all your digital stuff. Of course, the more cluttered a closet gets, the longer it takes to find that one specific thing you need—and the same goes for your hard drive. Over time, your...
Sick of having Internet Explorer pop up when you really wanted another browser, like Chrome, Firefox or Safari? I know the feeling. Both Windows and Mac systems will open a specific, so-called “default” web browser whenever you click a link in your email...
From cleaning junk files off your system to zooming the display with a virtual magnifying glass, these 15 tips will make life with your PC a little easier. 1. How to find a hidden mouse cursor on your desktop Here’s an easier way to find a lost cursor on your...
Want quick access to the web, even if you don’t have a browser window open? A quick tweak to the Windows toolbar is all it takes. Just right-click an empty space on the toolbar (it’s the horizontal bar at the bottom of the Windows desktop that contains the...
The more programs you install on your Windows PC, the more icons take residence in the bottom corner of the desktop—and after awhile, you’ll end up with a little party down there. Those tiny “notification” icons are there to help you keep tabs on...
