Computers

Checking your Mac’s specs lets you know if you can run certain programs, and it helps you compare your current computer to one that you are thinking of buying. Here’s how to check your specs on a Mac, including how to check your memory, CPU, GPU, storage space, and battery health. How to Check All Your Specs on a Mac …

If you own a Windows 10 PC, it is a good idea to create a bootable USB drive of your OS (operating system). This way, you can install or reinstall Windows 10 to repair a PC that won’t turn on or connect to the internet. Here’s how to create a Windows 10 bootable USB. Before you start the process, make …

Whether you’re watching a movie or editing pictures, you might have noticed that the colors on your screen aren’t quite right. Some monitors are naturally too bright, while others have more saturated colors. Calibrating your screen helps set the colors to match a standard, which makes everything look better. Here’s how to calibrate your Windows 10 monitor to ensure correct light …

Do you want to use parental controls to protect your children from seeing certain websites? Or perhaps you want to block yourself from being distracted by Facebook while you work. Either way, here’s how to turn on SafeSearch and block websites on the Chrome web browser. How to Turn on SafeSearch on Chrome To filter out Google search results that …

Setting up a remote desktop allows you to access your computer wherever you are and control it as if you were directly in front of the keyboard. By using the built-in Remote Desktop Connection app in Windows 10, you can troubleshoot issues, access files, and so much more. Here’s how to set up a remote desktop in Windows 10 and …

There’s a quicker and easier way to delete a page in Microsoft Word. This method will let delete a page filled with content in the middle of your document or a blank page at the end of your Word document on a Mac. Here are two ways to delete a page in Word on a Mac computer. Note: These steps …

In order to get the latest security patches and new features on your Windows 11 PC, you’ll need to update occasionally. Microsoft releases “feature” updates once or twice a year. However, Microsoft also releases monthly “quality” updates, which include the latest security patches, feature improvements, and more. So, it’s a good idea to update Windows at least once a month …

Whether you just bought a new computer or you just want to start using a different browser, Google Chrome makes it easy to save all your bookmarks. Then you can import them to a new computer or browser, so it will feel just like your old one. Here’s how you can export, save, and import Chrome bookmarks, so you can …

Have you ever wanted to see something on your computer when you were away? If you have a Mac, you can easily view and move your files, launch apps, or restart another Mac computer remotely. This is perfect if you are out of the office and want to access a file on that computer from home. It’s also useful if …

Most external hard drives are designed to work for Windows computers. So if you’re trying to connect an external hard drive to a Mac, you might have to format the drive before you can use it. Here’s how to do that: How to Format a Hard Drive for Mac Note: If you already used your external hard drive on a …