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Your PC boots, gets to the Windows desktop, then freezes. Now what?
It might take some sleuthing to find out what's freezing up your computer, but these tips will help.
Android 9 Pie Overview and Gestures: How to get started and master the new navigation
Android 9 Pie introduces a brand new navigation that is based on gestures rather than virtual buttons. Here's how to get the most out of it.
How to control your TV with Alexa
The ultimate guide to voice controls using Amazon's Echo and other Alexa devices.
16 simple, yet powerful Excel functions you need to know
Want a better grasp of Excel, but not sure where to start? This list will help.
Use Windows 10's individual display scaling to perfect your multi-monitor setup
Want to boost the scaling on your 1080p monitor by a little and your 4K display by a lot? With Windows 10 that's an easy fix.
How Microsoft will stop autoplay videos in Microsoft Edge
Here's how to stop videos from autoplaying within Microsoft Edge, within the beta version of Edge that should be rolling out to all Windows 10 users this fall.
Where to find free books for your Amazon Kindle
Thousands of free books are waiting to be enjoyed on your Amazon Kindle e-reader. You just have to know where to look.
What to do when your laptop's touchpad stops working
The touchpad built into your laptop no longer responds to your fingers. Here's what to do about it.
Convert text to image, and image to text
Arcticsid asked about turning text into a .jpg. We'll also explain converting an image back into text.
What's in the hidden Windows AppData Folder, and how to find it if you need it
You know about Documents and other libraries. But some important data files are stored in the difficult-to-access AppData folder. Here's what you need to know.
How to make voice and video calls using Alexa and your Amazon Echo
Did you know that you can use your Echo to make voice and video calls without a mobile number or landline? Here's how to do it.
Mechanical keyboards: Everything you need to know
Mechanical keyboard enthusiast and reviewer Hayden Dingman talks switches (Cherry and its alternatives) and offers tips on how to pick the right mechanical keyboard for your needs.
If you forgot your Windows admin password, try this
That Windows admin password is pretty important. If you lose track of it, though, all is not lost. You just have to wiggle in through the virtual back door.
Google Assistant: Awesome features you need to start using
Google's A.I. assistant learned some new tricks while you weren't looking.
Let Windows 10's Cortana Show Me be your family's tech support
The Cortana Show Me app within Windows 10 walks you through common tasks within Windows and actually performs them. It's a great tool to help family members who can't quite figure out something on their own.
10 quick ways to clear space on an overstuffed Android device
Zap cached app files in a single tap, clear the Downloads folder, delete unneeded offline maps, take charge of music downloads, and more.