Computers

Amazon’s line of Echo smart speakers come with Alexa, a digital assistant designed to make everyday life more convenient. However, you don’t need to buy an Echo device to experience the benefits of having Amazon’s voice assistant at your command. All you need is a Windows 10 desktop or laptop with a built-in microphone and the Alexa app. Here’s how …

Most computers these days come with Hard disk drives (HDD), but you can enjoy better computer performance if you upgrade to a solid-state drive (SSD). But when you buy an SSD for your computer, you will have to copy over all your data (or clone the drive) to get your operating system and all your files on your new drive. …

If you’ve been staring at your Mac’s screen all day, you might have noticed that it doesn’t look perfect. By calibrating your monitor, you can easily adjust light and color settings. If you enjoy playing games or watching movies, here’s how to calibrate the monitor on any Mac computer or laptop. How to Calibrate Your Mac’s Monitor To calibrate your …

Backing up your iPhone lets you save all the phone numbers, text messages, pictures, and other important data stored on your device. This way, you can restore all your data from a backup in case your iPhone is lost, stolen, or replaced. Here’s everything you need to know about how to back up your iPhone to iCloud or a Mac …

Updating your Windows 10 PC will install patches on your computer that can help to protect your sensitive information from hackers (such as your passwords and bank details). Plus, updates will help your computer run smoother, give you new features, and change the looks and feel of Windows. While Windows 10 will usually update automatically, there are times when you …

Zoom has become one of the most widely used platforms for video conferencing. If you’ve ever joined a Zoom meeting before, you might have noticed that you didn’t need to sign up to attend. However, if you want to host a meeting, you need to create a Zoom account first. Here’s everything you need to know about how to set …

For the first time in 7 years, Microsoft has released a new Windows update. With Windows 11, you get a cleaner interface, snap layouts, personalized widgets, and lots of other features. However, it is important to note that not all PCs are compatible with Windows 11. Here’s how to figure out if your computer can update to Windows 11, and …

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 …

By disabling cookies, you will stop ad companies from being able to track your online browsing behavior and personal information. However, this also means that some sites will not function properly, and you might have to retype passwords or set your preferences every time you visit a site. Here’s how to disable cookies in Chrome. What are Cookies?  Cookies are …

Downloading a video from Facebook lets you have your own copy on your phone or computer. That way, you can easily share it without having to scroll through your newsfeed. Here’s how to download a video from Facebook on your Windows or Mac computer or an iPhone or Android device. Can You Download a Video from Facebook? You can download …