If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

If you're in the market for a new laptop, you'll most likely end up buying one that runs on Windows 11 Home or Pro. However, regardless of the edition, the feature set will mostly be the same. You get ...

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A new laptop feels like a fresh digital start: fast, clean, and ready for anything. But before you dive in, it’s wise to perform a quick system check, because many devices come with unnecessary ...

There was a time when people replaced their phones once a year, but that era has come to a close. Depending on whom you ask, the smartphone replacement cycle now sits at an average of about 2.5 years ...

I love laptops with OLED displays, but they can hurt battery life. Setting changes can help, though, and I also have two tips to prevent OLED burn-in. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a ...

One day, you might lose your laptop. It could be stolen or it could be misplaced. But if you’re reading this right now and you still have your laptop with you, the advice is the same either way: be ...

You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have ...

Setting up your kid's new laptop before Christmas is essential, unless you want to spend all of December 25 doing it!

Gaming laptops are a great blend of portability and power, but you can usually only get one or the other at a time. Plug your laptop in and you can have top-notch graphics, but as soon as you unplug, ...