An open-source tool called Home Backup & Restore aims to replace Windows File History with a smarter, Time Machine–like ...

If you're ready to replace your old computer and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Here's how to do it properly.

All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Windows PC, from either Windows or macOS. It’s great to get a new computer, but it’s not so great to ...

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This clean, streamlined password manager focuses on polish and simplicity of use. But it’s also too complicated for a true ...

With computer components growing more expensive by the minute, its critical to save as much computing power as possible for the functions you really use.

Copilot and ChatGPT have a lot in common, but Microsoft’s chatbot offers several advantages. Here’s how to take it for a spin and check out its best features. Has the battery performance of your ...

When you install Windows or set up a new PC, there's usually just the C: drive that houses both system and personal files.

Portable power stations are handy for backup power during outages, off-grid electricity for an RV, or simply charging your laptop and phone while working remotely. They’re effectively large bundles of ...

Industry-focused artificial intelligence, growing adoption of agentic systems and edge AI, “born in the AI era” cyberattacks ...

Microsoft is still forcing you to back up your files to the cloud, but recent changes have made it easier to restore your local files. Too bad those changes aren't documented.

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5077744 Out-of-band, released on Jan. 17, 2026. A Windows launch isn’t the end ...