How to lock down your Windows privacy with DoNotSpy11 By Alex Blake published 22 December 23 How to lock down your Windows privacy with DoNotSpy11 and keep your data in your hands
How to private browse in Chrome on Windows, Android and ChromeOS By Stefan Ionescu published 1 July 25 Here is how you can browse in private on Chrome for Windows, Android and ChromeOS.
How to erase an Android phone By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 18 February 24 If you’re selling your old phone after upgrading, here’s how to delete everything from it for security and privacy
How to factory reset Windows 10 By Christian Guyton last updated 10 July 24 Factory resetting your Windows 10 device couldn't be easier. We walk you through the simple steps to perform a reset - with or without logging in.
How to prepare for Windows 10 End of Life By Darren Allan published 1 June 24 Windows 10 support ends next year, and it’s a good idea to start exploring your options regarding what to do next.
How to make a bootable Windows 10 USB By Nikshep Myle published 18 August 24 We show you exactly how to make a bootable USB Windows 10, so you can effortlessly perform a clean install or repair your operating system.
How to add a printer in Windows 10 By Ritoban Mukherjee published 31 October 24 Step-by-step guide to adding a printer to Windows
How to password protect a folder on Windows By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 10 March 24 It is not enough to have a password for your Windows account – sometimes folder-level security is needed.
How to turn a Windows 10 laptop into a Chromebook By Henry Winchester published 9 October 25 I’ll show you how to wipe your Windows 10 laptop and install Google’s free, lightweight, and versatile ChromeOS Flex.
How to hide likes on Facebook and Instagram By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 27 December 23 Discover how to hide the number of likes posts have received on both Instagram and Facebook.
How to move your taskbar in Windows 11 By Emma Street published 31 March 24 Despite Windows 11's limited taskbar customization options, there are still ways to change your taskbar's position from its default setting.
How to spot a phishing email By Aleksandar Stevanović published 24 January 25 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent worldwide daily. Here's everything you need to know about steering clear of these scams.
How to browse the web anonymously By Stefan Ionescu last updated 1 July 25 VPNs, anonymous browsers, data removal services, and more: here's everything you need to know to boost your online anonymity.
Every tap, every message – how to stop your smartphone spying on you By Stuart Burns published 31 January 25 Smartphones spying on us isn't anything new – but how deep does it go, and how can you prevent it? Here's what you need to know.
How to check the health of your Windows PC or laptop By Emma Street published 17 March 24 How to use Microsoft's PC Health Check app to assess and enhance the health of your Windows PC or laptop.
How to clear the DNS cache in Windows By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 2 January 24 If you have problems with your internet connection, there are lots of potential causes -- clearing the DNS cache can help to remedy some of them
How to set up your new Windows 11 laptop By Meghan Coon published 26 December 23 Here is a step-by-step guide to have your Windows 11 laptop set up and ready to go in no time.
I created a Windows 11 virtual machine to test DeepSeek safely – here's how you can do it for free By Matt Hanson published 29 January 25 We show you how to create a Windows 11 virtual machine to safely test out the new DeepSeek AI tool.
How to remap your Copilot keyboard key to launch anything else By Roydon Cerejo published 1 January 25 Got yourself a brand-new Copilot PC but have no use or need for the Copilot button? Here's how you can remap it to open another app or keyboard shortcut.
How to change your privacy settings on Strava’s new messaging feature By Matt Evans published 9 December 23 Strava’s new messaging feature has some runners worried: here’s how to toggle your privacy settings.
Windows 11 PC slow or low on storage? Bloatware could be to blame - here's how to find and remove it By Marcus Mears III published 25 December 24 Want to speed up your new laptop or PC? Here's how to clean out the bloatware holding it back.
How to use location apps without leaving a trail of data and getting followed everywhere you go By Krishi Chowdhary published 29 January 25 Ever wondered if it's possible to use map apps without forking over location data (and more)? Here's what you need to know.
Why do streaming services geo-restrict content? By Krishi Chowdhary published 27 February 25 Geo-restrictions on streaming content is a harsh reality we have to live with. But what exactly are they and why do they exist in the first place?
How to prevent data collection (and kick unwanted cookies to the curb) By River Hart published 27 January 25 Cookies aren’t dangerous on their own – but they can threaten your privacy if mishandled. Here’s everything you need to know about cleaning them up
Season's cyber-cleanings: how to tidy up your digital footprint By Stuart Burns published 2 January 25 As another year begins, it's a great time to tidy up your online presence and give your privacy a boost. Here are my top tips.
Work up a sweat without exposing your personal data – here's how to safely use fitness apps By River Hart published 30 January 25 Fitness apps help keep our health journeys on track – but they come with serious data privacy risks, too. Here’s what you need to know.
How to check Alexa voice history By James Holland published 22 November 23 If you care about your privacy or want to check a previous voice request, take these steps to check your Alexa voice history.
How to set up a proxy server By Stefan Ionescu last updated 1 July 25 We look at how to configure a proxy on Windows 10, Windows 8, and macOS.
How to preview files without opening them By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 27 December 23 Use two tools to quickly view the content of a file so you know what it is before you open it.
How to recover files in Windows 11 By Jasmine Mannan published 27 February 25 We show you how to recover files in Windows 11 by either checking your Recycle Bin, or finding them in your file history backups.