How to Service Your Own Computer: 7 Easy Tune-Up Tasks Repair Shops Charge For
Most of a shop's tune-up is work you can do at home in an afternoon. Here are seven maintenance tasks for Windows PCs and Macs, step by step.
Tag: Windows 11
Windows 10 End of Support: What to Do Now (ESU, Windows 11 Upgrade or Alternatives)
Your Windows 10 PC still works, but it needs a plan. Here's how ESU, the Windows 11 upgrade and the alternatives compare, step by step.
How to Turn Microsoft Defender Off or On in Windows 10 and 11 (and Why It Turns Back On)
Step-by-step instructions to switch Microsoft Defender Antivirus off and back on, what Tamper Protection does, and why an exclusion is usually the better fix.
How to Enable Windows Sandbox on Windows 11 and 10
Windows Sandbox gives you a disposable, isolated desktop for testing software. Here is how to turn it on and what to do if you have Windows Home.
How to Turn Off Copilot in Windows 11 (App, Copilot Key, Recall and Edge)
Copilot shows up in several places in Windows 11. Here's how to remove or switch off each one, and which extra controls need Windows 11 Pro.
How to Find and Change a Saved Wi-Fi Password on Windows 11 and 10
Step-by-step ways to see a stored Wi-Fi password and fix connections after the router password changes, on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
What Is an AI PC? NPUs, TOPS and Copilot+ PCs Explained
Every new laptop seems to be an "AI PC" now. Here's what the label really means, which Windows features need a Copilot+ PC, and whether it should change what you buy.
How to Screen Record on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac (Built-In Tools Only)
You don't need to download anything to record your screen. Here's how to do it with the tools already on your phone or computer.
How to Speed Up a Slow Windows 11 PC: 10 Fixes in Order of Impact
Before you buy a new computer, work through these fixes. Most slow Windows 11 PCs are held back by startup apps, a full drive or too little memory.