Computers

You don't need to wait for Windows 11 to come to you, because you can download and install it right now.

You can make your Twitch account more secure by setting up two-factor authentication; here's how.

The name you picked when setting up your PC isn’t the one you’re stuck with! Here’s how to change your Windows username.

Discover how to create a 'kill switch' in Windows, so you can cut your internet connection instantly when something goes wrong.

You can do a lot to change up the look of your Windows Command Prompt — here's how.

There are lots of ways to type em dashes, but while Mac users only need to know one, Windows users may need several. Here are the easiest methods.

Need to stop your PC and monitor going to sleep? Here's how to keep your computer awake without touching it, using Microsoft PowerToys.

God Mode lets you access more than 200 Windows tools and settings in one place. Here's how to activate the feature in Windows 10.

System Restore helps you fix problems with your PC by restoring it to a full working state. Here's how to use the feature.

Although your Microsoft account gives you access to lots of services, there’s no reason to keep it active if you don’t use it anymore. Here's how to delete it.

Need to type in another language on your computer? Here's how to change your keyboard language in both Windows and macOS

Keep pressing the Windows key accidentally while gaming? Here's how to disable the key to stop it interrupting your activities.

An overheating processor can force your computer to shut down, or even cause damage. Here’s how to check your PC’s CPU temperature using free software.

Here's how to disable or customize the "News and interests" news and weather widget in the Windows 10 taskbar.

MacBook not turning on? Here's our guide to the most common causes of Mac problems and how to fix them.

Here's how to check that your webcam is working in Windows 10, using a simple pre-installed app.

Want to know how to take a screenshot on a Chromebook? Read on and we'll show you.

Here's how to save money on your next Apple purchase, provided you're a student or a teacher.

Need to find out what graphics card you have? This guide will show you how to check your GPU on both Windows and macOS.

Convert DVDs to MP4 and other digital formats

It’s pretty easy to digitize VHS tapes. Here’s how to do it

No matter what platform you're on, there's a way to capture on-screen content. Here's how to record your screen on your phone, tablet or computer.

When you ditch your computer or smartphone, do you wipe it clean? How about your work computer? Here's how to leave no trace of yourself.

If you're looking to get your photos out of Apple's iCloud, here are ways to download them with a Mac, a PC and an iPhone.

If you’re missing your printer drivers, don’t despair – there’s more than one way to skin this cat.

It's easier than ever to see how much juice your Android device has got left thanks to a new streamlined feature in Android Oreo.

Our partner site Tom's Hardware worked with kids to teach them how to build a PC. Then put it all on video as part of our STEM Camp initiative.

With the Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum, you can set up profiles for individual games, adjust the backlighting and tweak the weights. Here's how to get started.

If you're hoping to save some time while using your tech but don't know where to start, we have you covered with this roundup of skills.