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We’re all tired of passwords. While the latest password managers make them easier to create and control, they’re still a pain and dangerous if stolen. When it comes to security, passwords often feel like a necessary evil. For the past … Continue reading →

When it comes to making office work more efficient, setting up a local network is the classic way to go. For the case of a home network, a peer-to-peer (P2P) network works best. In this guide, we will discuss exactly … Continue reading →

hand with multiple file format icons© Fauzi Muda/Shutterstock There are a lot of digital image file formats out there, but JPEG and PNG are two of the most well known. You’ll find them everywhere — on websites, in apps, tucked … Continue reading →

Whether you’re using a Windows 11 PC or a Mac, shutting down your computer is a simple action, and something we all do every day. Typically, you’d do this using the Start menu on Windows or the Apple menu on … Continue reading →

Photo: Sven Hoppe/picture-alliance/dpa/AP (AP)© Photo: Sven Hoppe/picture-alliance/dpa/AP (AP) Have you ever thought about where the term Wi-Fi comes from? Most people would logically assume it’s a shortened version of some highly technical description for the tech that allowed computers to … Continue reading →

Intel Responds to Core i9 Stability Issues© Provided by GameRant Intel addresses stability issues with i9 processors due to high voltage and heat on certain motherboards. Users warned against disabling safeguards and using certain settings on 600 and 700 series … Continue reading →

Here’s how your home router works.© Stephen Phillips / Unsplash Arouter is technically a device for directing packets of data between two or more computer networks, but it’s also shorthand for the piece of tech you’re probably thinking about right … Continue reading →

5 reasons Microsoft doesn’t like local accounts on Windows 11© Provided by XDA Developers A Microsoft account allows you to sync your preferences across devices It’s also needed for age verification and payments on the Microsoft Store Activating Windows is … Continue reading →

How to find any file on Windows© Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge While a lot of our files are stored in the cloud, there are still many ones and zeros that get stored locally. But as the capacity … Continue reading →

8 Things to Check When Buying a Used Windows Laptop© Provided by HowToGeek Quick Links Test the Keyboard and Trackpad Test the Speakers and Built-In Microphone Test the Built-In Camera Check the Health of Your Laptop Battery Ensure the Laptop … Continue reading →