As I’ve said before, passwords suck. Microsoft agrees—last year, it announced a goal of getting one billion users to embrace passkeys instead. As part of that effort, setting up a passkey for a ...

Have you ever thought about what you’d do if you ever forgot or lost your Windows password? (That is, besides cursing fate.) In the old days, you could usually get back into the PC through other ...

When you power on a new Windows device for the first time—or restart it after a reset—you’re guided through an initial setup ...

Setting up your iPhone for the first time is an essential process that ensures your device is ready for secure and efficient use. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough, covering ...

Your home likely contains many appliances used for cooking, cleaning, and even primping. Here's how they are ranked based on ...

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As the headline suggests, I've turned from recommending against Wi-Fi 7 routers a little over a year ago into being a strong ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Phones are undeniably useful when you're out and about in the world. Directions, photos, music, messaging the people you're meeting up with, or even just scrolling while you're waiting for the ...

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Data brokers are tracking everything from your home address to your phone number. Here's how to decide between scrubbing it yourself or letting a paid service wipe your digital footprint for you. I ...

Dear Eric: Lately I have been kind of a jerk to people around me, and although it is kind of a mystery as to why, I know it is something I need to get a handle on. I just don’t know how. For example, ...