Microsoft has officially retired the traditional phone-based activation system for Windows (and MS Office) that served as a ...

This runs a continuous ping to Google's DNS, showing real-time information on whether your connection is dropping packets or ...

Simplewall offers a powerful alternative. It’s a 2MB download that transforms your PC from a leaky sieve into a digital ...

Connecting an Android phone to a PC should be simple—plug in a cable, allow access, and start transferring files. Yet in reality, many users run into issues where the phone charges but doesn’t show up ...

If your Xbox controller isn't connecting to your PC, it might have low batteries, or it might be trying to connect to the wrong device, like an actual Xbox console, remembering its last connection.

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. As Microsoft ...

When you're getting ready to plug an external hard drive or USB flash drive into your favorite device, you have a choice to make. That's because most computers have multiple USB ports, and despite ...

Setting up a dual monitor system to extend your screen and optimize computer display settings for a more productive and efficient workspace. Pixabay, DaveMeier Setting up two monitors on a single ...

Keeping your computer secure is more important than ever. Cyberattacks target computers, accounts and sensitive data daily. Traditional passwords have long been the cornerstone of security, but they ...

USB-C ports are a bit smaller than their USB-A counterparts. That doesn’t protect them from getting dirty. Over time USB-C ports will collect dust, grime, and debris that can even make it difficult to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple's Lightning port on older iPhone devices is reasonably capable, but it pales in comparison to the USB-C port, particularly when paired ...