Continue Reading Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here’s how to turn it on

Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here’s how to turn it on

Be sure to enable automatic backups, too…

Continue Reading Gmail: How to schedule emails to send at specific times

Gmail: How to schedule emails to send at specific times

The Nudgemail smart service is going away, but there are other ways to send yourself reminders at the times you want. Here’s how to do it in Gmail…

Continue Reading Change these 5 Windows settings to improve your data privacy

Change these 5 Windows settings to improve your data privacy

A tale of five switches…

Continue Reading Windows-as-a-nuisance: How I clean up a “clean install” of Windows 11 and Edge

Windows-as-a-nuisance: How I clean up a “clean install” of Windows 11 and Edge

Tips and tricks for making Microsoft leave you alone while you use your PC…

Continue Reading Meet Only Office: This free Microsoft Office rival is delightfully robust

Meet Only Office: This free Microsoft Office rival is delightfully robust

Only Office is not only free, the competitor to Microsoft, Libre, and Open Office also works extremely quickly. Versions for all platforms enable teamwork and are easy to use…

Continue Reading How to Play Games on Your Chromebook

How to Play Games on Your Chromebook

Chromebooks are far less powerful than traditional gaming PCs, but there are ways to game on ChromeOS machines, even after the failure of Google’s own cloud gaming platform…

Continue Reading How do I remove malware from my PC?

How do I remove malware from my PC?

Removing malware from your PC could be simple – or not. Here’s everything you need to know…

Continue Reading 14 Windows tools and tricks that save you serious time

14 Windows tools and tricks that save you serious time

From time to time Windows needs some extra attention. These tools help to minimize the effort so you can concentrate on the really important things…

Continue Reading Sick of Outlook? It’s the perfect time to try Thunderbird again

Sick of Outlook? It’s the perfect time to try Thunderbird again

Are you looking for a modern and powerful email client? We recommend you take a look at the new Thunderbird with Supernova interface…

Continue Reading How to protect your digital accounts from hackers

How to protect your digital accounts from hackers

Social media, email, retailers, service providers, insurance. For most people, the list of important online accounts is long. Here’s how to keep them safe — and regain control when you’re hacked…

Continue Reading How to calibrate Google Maps to make it more accurate

How to calibrate Google Maps to make it more accurate

Navigation apps like Google Maps only work as intended if the device you’re using does one basic thing well: locate you, the user, accurately…

Continue Reading 11 ways to increase free disk space in Windows 11 or Windows 10

11 ways to increase free disk space in Windows 11 or Windows 10

Try these methods to reclaim storage space on your drive…