The worst-case scenario has befallen even the most careful computer user: a coffee mug spills on your laptop or an update wipes all your files and photos. Despite your best effort, accidents happen.

While working on your Windows computer, have you ever felt the need to set up another monitor? With a two-monitor setup, you can multitask and do many things in less time. For instance, you can have ...

Question: I’m getting a new Windows laptop for the first time in a while and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. Answer: I equate getting a new laptop to moving to a new house; it’s ...

There are various ways to work together in a network based on Windows 11. The simplest is to set up a shared workgroup, a kind of team of computers with equal rights. The workgroup in Windows 11 ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Do you have several PCs at home, all connected to the same network? Let's say you want to access one that's currently switched off, but don't want the hassle of heading for it just to switch it on.

You can create Hyper-V VMs in Windows 11 using a built-in Windows app or a new developer-oriented tool. Both come with gotchas. Here’s how it all works. Though it may seem that virtual machines, a.k.a ...

BitLocker is a security feature that adds an extra layer of protection to your computer and protects it from unauthorized access. A lot of beginners and even some hard-core Windows users are unaware ...

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