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How to recover an unsaved Microsoft Word document, and enable AutoSave so you never lose one again
You may be able to recover an unsaved Microsoft Word document if the document is closed in some fas…
Chrissy Montelli
How to clear an SD card and erase all of its data, including the hidden junk files you can't usually delete
The best way to clear an SD card is to format it, which is like hitting a factory reset button; it'…
Dave Johnson
Lenovo launches ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, X1 Carbon Gen 9, X1 Carbon Gen 6 and more at the CES 2021
Lenovo on Tuesday unveiled its thinnest ThinkPad ever, 'ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga' along with Think…
How to delete apps from the Launchpad menu on a Mac computer in 2 ways, depending on how you downloaded them
You can delete apps from your Mac's Launchpad in two ways - either click and hold on their icon, or…
Ryan Ariano
MacBook Touch Bar: The special touchscreens built into MacBook Pro models, explained
The MacBook Touch Bar is a thin touchscreen above the number keys on MacBook Pro keyboards that off…
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
How to format a hard drive for use on a PC or Mac computer
To format a hard drive before you start using it in Windows, use the Disk Management utility; on a …
Dave Johnson
How to partition a hard drive on a computer and create multiple drive locations
You can partition a hard drive with Windows' Disk Management utility by shrinking the existing part…
Dave Johnson
How to destroy a hard drive after removing it from your computer, so that its contents can never be recovered
You can destroy a hard drive by wiping its contents and disassembling its parts for ultimate securi…
Dave Johnson
How to wipe a hard drive and data drives on a PC or Mac computer and reduce the chance of someone accessing your files
You can wipe a hard drive and data drives through your Windows 10 Settings, the DBAN utility, and t…
Dave Johnson
What is an external hard drive? One of the best ways to protect your important files, explained
An external hard drive is a portable piece of equipment that lets you increase the amount of storag…
Meira Gebel
SSD vs. HDD: How to decide which storage option is the best for your computer
An SSD and HDD can perform the same role in a computer, but there are notable differences between t…
Dave Johnson
How to enable two-factor authentication on your Google account for added security
You can enable two-factor authentication on Google to provide an added layer of security if, for ex…
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Ransomware can encrypt your files and force you to pay money — here's how to avoid ransomware, or deal with an infection
Ransomware is a kind of malware that can lock you out of all of the files on your computer unless y…
Dave Johnson
How to wipe a computer if you want to sell it or give it a fresh start
You can wipe a computer's hard drive and return it to its factory conditions with just a few clicks.
Dave Johnson
How to temporarily stop Microsoft OneDrive from syncing all your files, or certain files only
You can temporarily stop OneDrive from syncing in the "Help & Settings" menu of the OneDrive notifi…
Dave Johnson
How to set up autofill on your Windows computer's web browser, and have your addresses and passwords automatically typed for you
To set up autofill on your Windows computer's internet browser, you'll need to open your browser's …
Dave Johnson
How to sync text messages to iCloud and view your messages on all of your devices
You can view text messages on iCloud that you've received or sent to anyone on any synced device, a…
Melanie Weir
How to delete or deactivate your iCloud account by deleting or deactivating your Apple ID
You can delete your iCloud account, but you have to delete your entire Apple ID along with it to do…
Melanie Weir
How to delete apps from iCloud on any device to free up storage space on your iCloud account
You can easily delete apps from iCloud to free up storage space — particularly, large data-heavy ap…
Dave Johnson
How to remove a device from iCloud and disconnect it from your account
You can remove a device from iCloud in your Mac's System Preferences, in your Apple mobile device's…