We've all been there — whether it's a grandparent struggling with a new device or a parent confused by software updates. It’s frustrating when you want to help but can’t be there in person. While ...

Force-quit running apps or reboot your computer to unfreeze a Mac or PC Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Issues with a frozen computer can appear in one of several different ways: The ...

You know you’ve got a serious PC problem when your computer refuses to get through even the first phase of startup properly. If you can't get into Windows or macOS at all, then your troubleshooting ...

When your system suddenly stops responding, the first thing to do is to wait a minute. Rebooting is useful, as it clears temporary files, refreshes system memory, and resolves a surprising number of ...

Don't worry—this doesn't necessarily mean it's about to die. Here are some things you can check Reviewed by Chris Selph Computer buzzing sounds are usually harmless and easy to fix, but there's always ...

Laptops forever changed where and how we work, and as great as they are at giving us that freedom, it’s still incredibly useful to plug into a larger monitor (or two) when at my desk. As I get older ...

If your computer is running sluggishly lately, you're not alone. Fortunately, a few simple tweaks can boost your laptop or PC's performance so it can keep up with your work, creativity, and daily ...