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How to Optimize Windows for PC Gaming
It's hard to know which PC settings tweaks will improve your gaming experience and which ones are a waste of time. These adjustments will help you get the most out of your machine.
How to Partition a Hard Drive
There are many reasons to partition your hard drive: security, data redundancy, or filing. It's easier than you think.
How to Run Games at 4K on a 1080p Monitor With Supersampling
Want to upscale your graphics? Your AMD or Nvidia graphics card can go beyond anti-aliasing with supersampling.
Get Moving: How to Make Your Windows PC Boot Faster
Does Windows take a long time to boot up? Here are a few things you can do to make the startup process on your computer a little quicker.
Need a Second Phone Number? How to Get Started With Google Voice
The Google Voice service gives you a free phone number to use for phone calls, text messages, and voicemail on your mobile phone or your computer.
12 Tricks for Managing Your Files With Windows File Explorer
Looking for a lost picture or document? Trying to make it easier to view and manage all your files? These tips will help you master File Explorer in Windows 10 and 11.
5 Smart Ways to Avoid Sneaky Web Hosting Fees
It's easy to be overwhelmed by the many, pricey add-ons that appear as you sign up for web hosting. We help you decide if you need those extras, so you can lower your hosting bill.
How to Play Games on Your Chromebook
Chromebooks are far less powerful than traditional gaming PCs, but there are ways to game on Chrome OS machines. Here are some of your options.
Power-Hungry PC? Here's How Much Electricity Your Computer Consumes
How much does it cost to run your PC? It's not a one-size-fits-all answer, but here's how to measure how much electricity your home computer eats up.
6 Ways to Manage Your Teen's Privacy and Safety Online
Teens may be secretive about their internet interactions, but they need to be protected from online dangers. We explore ways to establish trust and encourage safer behavior on the internet.
5 Tips for a More Productive Workweek
Use timers for motivation, schedule meetings at strategic times, and follow our other tips for getting more done during the week.
Something Look Off on Your Monitor? Tweak These Windows Screen Settings
In Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can adjust the brightness, change the resolution, calibrate the color, and more on your computer monitor.
How to Remove Your Personal Information From Google Search
Looking for more privacy? Here's how to remove your phone number, email, physical address, and lots of other personal data about yourself from Google's search results.
12 Simple Things You Can Do to Be More Secure Online
Follow these easy tips to protect the security of your devices, your data, your internet traffic, and your identity.
View Chrome Search Results More Efficiently With This Hidden Feature
Skim search results faster and more efficiently with Google Chrome's secret sidebar.
How to Record Calls on Your Android Phone
Have an important phone call coming up and want to record and save it? With the right app, you can record both incoming and outgoing calls on your Android phone.
Are They Your Real Friends? Watch Out for This Social Media Scam
Crafty hackers are posing as people you know on social platforms and using malicious links to lock you out of your account. We tell you how to avoid an account takeover.
How to Create a Strong Password Generator
Do you trust the passwords created by third-party software to be truly random and safe? No? Here's how to build your own random generator for uncrackable passwords.
How to Play PC Games on Mac Without Installing Windows
Don't want to install Windows on your Mac to play PC games? Turn to programs like Wine, OpenEmu, DOSbox, and GeForce Now instead.
How to Fix Motion Blur in PC Games
If blurry motion is ruining your PC gaming experiences, tweak these settings in Windows, on your monitor, or in your game to reduce that blur.
