Computers

If your eyes have been feeling heavy or you’re having trouble sleeping, it could be due to the blue light emitted by your computer screen. To fight eye fatigue and get a good night’s rest, here’s how to enable dark mode on Chrome. What is Dark Mode? Dark mode is a color scheme that uses a dark background with light-colored …

If you’ve received a pop-up message that says you have the “Pornographic Virus,” do not click any links or call any of the phone numbers listed. This is a scam, and it is fairly easy for you to fix yourself. Here’s how to remove the Pornographic Virus Alert from Microsoft, so you don’t end up getting scammed. If you would …

Malware (short for malicious software) is any kind of software that is purposely designed to damage your computer or steal your sensitive data, such as your bank details. While Macs used to be better protected against malware than Windows PCs, that has changed over the past few years. If you’re concerned about your security, here’s how to find and remove …

Knowing how to change your background on Zoom is almost essential these days. Not only does a virtual background help you hide your messy room, but it also gives you something fun to talk about during your meetings. Here’s how to add a virtual background on Zoom, before or during your meeting, and how to use video filters and studio …

If you take a lot of screenshots on a Mac, you might end up with a cluttered desktop. This is because Macs automatically save your screenshots on the desktop. They are also saved as PNG files instead of the more widely used JPEG format. If you want to know how to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac, and …

One of the ways to troubleshoot a Windows computer is to boot it in safe mode. According to Microsoft, you can pinpoint what is wrong with your computer by observing how it performs in safe mode. Specifically, if the problem doesn’t persist in safe mode, it means the computer’s default settings and basic drivers aren’t causing the problem. If you’re …

Have you ever tried to help someone fix a problem with their computer by talking them through the steps over the phone? It can be pretty frustrating, especially if the other person doesn’t know much about computers. If you are using a Windows 10 computer, it’s easy to take control of another Windows 10 computer from anywhere in the world. …

To reset a Bluetooth device, open the Start menu and go to Settings > Devices  > Bluetooth & other devices. Then select the Bluetooth device you want to remove and click Remove device > Yes. Finally, click Add Bluetooth or other device to reconnect your device. Open the Windows Start Menu. This is the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner …

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 …

These days, it’s hard to protect your kids from seeing inappropriate things online. That’s why it’s so important to know how to set up parental controls on their computer. This allows you to block them from seeing adult content, and it also lets you set up time limits on their computer or Xbox. You can also choose to monitor their …