You’ve just surprised a loved one with the holiday gift of a new laptop or desktop. Use these computer setup tips to get your new machine up and running. 1. Add Security Start by loading some security ...

Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

Configuring the BIOS is going to be one of the final steps to setting up a new PC. The BIOS is software built on to the motherboard that manages the installed ...

Setting up a new Windows PC is easy, but you will have to take some effort and spare some time. There is always something important that we miss. Some of you may have recently moved to Windows 11/10, ...

For longtime PC owners, the clean install is a time-honored ritual, a way to restore an old PC to new life and instantly resolve annoyances caused by third-party software. I have gone through this ...

An operating system (OS) is a collection of software that controls the operation and basic function of a computer. Examples of operating systems include Windows (7, 8, 10, etc.) , Mac (OS X, etc.), ...

When I was first setting up the new machine, I logged into it with my Microsoft account and it asked if I wanted to transfer over my settings and frequently used apps from a previous PC. Since at the ...

Working from home shouldn't mean a complete upheaval, but the best PC setup for working from home includes some gear that should make things easier, ensuring you're well prepared for the impending ...

If after running Windows Update, you find that your Windows 11/10 is stuck on the Preparing to configure Windows screen for a very long time, then this post will help you resolve the issue. There is a ...

Don't be daunted by the setup process for Microsoft's latest OS—here's what you need to know. Reading time 5 minutes If you’ve recently unwrapped a brand new Windows 11 computer or perhaps built one ...