Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

If you've ever had to deal with a dying computer, you know the challenge of ensuring you have a good backup. Here's how I use CloneZilla to do just that.

Think your PC might be doing more than you asked? Here’s how I check for hidden activity.

Windows 11 is the newest operating system by Microsoft. It's taking some users a little longer to acclimate to its features and differences from Windows 10.

Want to protect your privacy? You can temporarily turn off your computer's microphone. If it's off by accident, we'll show ...

Got an old computer collecting dust in a closet or tucked under a desk? You're not alone. Many people hold on to aging desktops and laptops, either as backup machines or because they still run "just ...

Modern Windows PCs often include some kind of biometric hardware, mainly in the form of facial recognition (using infrared cameras) or fingerprint scanning. Both of these features let you use Windows ...

A reader named Sam told me he has a problem. His Windows computers aren't playing nice with each other. Unlike his iPad and iPhone, they're never in sync.

Proxmox is an odd choice for a desktop operating system, but you can make it work.

Windows PCs come with a Performance Mode that changes how your computer manages power, but its real-world impact isn't always all that obvious in daily use.

The question of whether you should turn your PC off every time you're done using it or if it is okay to leave it running all the time has often been debated – with varying answers of many degrees over ...