A faulty lithium-ion battery is a serious hazard and can catch fire. Here's what to do if the unthinkable happens - and some tips for preventive care.

This month, resolve to revive or relinquish those old music players and point-and-shoot cameras — and retrieve any files trapped on the devices.

Instead of painting old wood furniture, easily refresh the stained finish with a new coat of stain and a dark wax without sanding or stripping the original stain. The goal for this cedar chest was to ...

Last week's security patch is the latest buggy update that impaired some PCs. Take these steps before and after an update to ...

If you're ready to replace your old computer and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Here's how to do it properly.

Microsoft has asked businesses to reach out for advice on how to temporarily mitigate a known Message Queuing (MSMQ) issue causing enterprise apps and Internet Information Services (IIS) sites to fail ...

'He seems to think "bill due" dates are a suggestion. He has literally no savings.' How do I handle this? I'm 39, and recently married to a man, 43. Although we are older, we are not financially ...

Laptops forever changed where and how we work, and as great as they are at giving us that freedom, it’s still incredibly useful to plug into a larger monitor (or two) when at my desk. As I get older ...

Laptops are convenient and powerful, but overheating is a common issue that can impact performance, reduce lifespan, and even damage internal components. Many users experience sudden slowdowns, ...

Common causes of computer freezing and practical steps to troubleshoot and fix an unresponsive PC for smoother, more reliable performance. Pixabay, Pexels Experiencing a computer freezing repeatedly ...

When your system suddenly stops responding, the first thing to do is to wait a minute. Rebooting is useful, as it clears temporary files, refreshes system memory, and resolves a surprising number of ...