With Apple widely expected to announce the iPad 3 - could tablet computers replace PCs in our everyday lives?
If you suspect or know you're already infected on your Windows PC, what do you do? Take these steps.
Top software makers put a lot of effort into securing the updates they send to your devices. But it turns out the top hardware makers aren't so careful.
That old phone needn't sit in the junk drawer. With the right apps, it can work with your PC to add useful features or speed up tasks.
New system could make it easier for paralyzed people to communicate via computer keyboard.
If a slightly older model means saving 55%, we'll take it.
Cash machines all too easily compromised – even without malware, we're told
Cleaning up PCs was often stressful work when parents and other relatives were using XP. More secure versions of Windows and good free tools like Malwarebytes and SlimCleaner have made life much easier. These are the tools I use....
Dear Lifehacker,<br>I let my children and nephews use my computer, tablet, and smartphone sometimes, but I fear for their lives (the gadgets' lives, that is). What can I do to protect my devices from their little error-prone fingers (and keep the kids away from the darker corners of the web)?
Q: It seems that turning a computer on and off would be more wearing on the machine than simply using standby mode to let the computer sleep when not in use. Is there a preferred setup that maximizes PC life? A: The question of powering off a computer vs. leaving the computer on all the time is one that goes back to the dawn of personal computing. Some will argue that turning the computer on and off places strain on the hardware components…
With just a screwdriver and some determination, you can build a small PC for significantly less than a comparable prebuilt one. Welcome to the world of the barebones PC.
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an easy-to-implement method of protection for online accounts. If you’ve never used it before for one reason or another, when it’s enabled, you must produce evidence …
Receiving a notification that your computer is running out of disk space can be stressful — or even a real emergency if it happens while you're working on an urgent task. The good news is regularly cleaning out your PC can free up drive space and help it run faster. One of the simplest ways […]
I always like knowing what’s going on with my PC, but I tend to only focus on its cooling capabilities, since that directly affects whether my system sounds like a purring kitten or a jet engine while I’m working (or gaming). However, I’ve always been curious to know how much power my system draws, since I tend to leave it on longer than I probably need to throughout the day.
Wise JetSearch is a simple file search tool that helps you quickly find files and folders across all your internal and external drives. It is so much faster ...
When traveling with smartphones, tablets, and laptops, a small hiccup can derail work for your entire trip. How can you avoid these nightmares on your next business trip?
Analyst firm Gartner says an app ecosystem is required to call a device a tablet.
The hottest device in the enterprise remains the tablet. Executives have pushed for them, IT departments have accommodated them, and users continue to clamor for them. Are they a fad or game-changer? We examine the productivity benefits, opportunities, and myths.