When you get a new Windows computer, it's important to tweak a few things before you start doing anything productive with it. From personalization and optimization to storage management and data ...

If your computer is slow or acting up, you can reset it to the default factory settings, and here's how on Windows 11 (and ...

It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.

Windows doesn’t always “just work" — but with a little touch of tinkering, you can fix most of its unfortunate choices. A modern Windows PC works without much tweaking — mostly. But some settings out ...

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, ...

Just bought a MacBook? Welcome to the best computer purchase of your life. Whether you've got the entry-level MacBook Air M4 or the top-of-the-line MacBook Pro M4 Max, it's an excellent device for ...

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 ...