If you've recently bought a new laptop—especially a budget-friendly one—you might have discovered something a little strange: your computer proudly announces it's running Windows in S Mode.
🖥️ What the Heck is Windows S Mode (and Should You Use It)?
The Everyday Person’s Guide to Email
You've Been Using Email for Years… But Do You Actually Know How It Works?
The Grandparents (And Parents) Guide to Social Media
Welcome to The Grandparents (And Parents) Guide to Social Media — a plain-language, no-shame series that helps regular folks understand how to keep kids safe on the wild ride that is the internet.
8 Simple Steps to Make Your PC Work Better Right Now
We all rely on our computers for everything from work to entertainment, but over time, your PC can start to slow down. If your computer is feeling sluggish or not performing as well as it used to, there are easy and actionable things you can do right now to improve its speed and functionality. This guide breaks down eight simple steps to make your PC run faster, smoother, and more efficiently—without needing to be a tech expert!
Is a Chromebook Right for You? A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Between a Laptop and a Chromebook
"I need to buy a new computer before November. I've read your suggestions and think I want a laptop, or maybe a Chromebook. How do I decide? I write papers and want to add a printer. I store pictures from my phone on my computer. I don't play fancy games. Once I've decided, is it better to buy online or from a brick-and-mortar store? All I have available is WalMart, and they aren't very knowledgeable. Will I have problems setting it up, or is that easy, like plug and play?"
The Ultimate Guide to Deciding if You Can Just Use Your Smartphone and Skip the Computer
"I'm considering getting rid of my computer. Can I just use my smartphone for everything? I use it for email, social media, browsing, and occasionally writing documents or editing photos. But I'm not sure if I can make it my primary device. How do I know if my phone can handle everything I need?"
Finding the Best Way to Read and Edit Word Documents on Your Phone
If you've been using your phone to keep track of recipes or documents in Word format, it’s understandable that you want a reliable way to access, read, and edit your files. Whether you’re on an Android phone or an iPhone, there are plenty of ways to do just that, even if the old program you used is no longer available. Let’s break down a few great alternatives that will allow you to read and edit your Word documents on your phone, with no extra cost.
The 7 Most Dangerous Tech Scams (and How Not to Fall for Them)
Tech scams are slicker than ever. The grammar's improved. The websites look real. And the bad guys are no longer hiding in dark basements—they’ve upgraded to beach resorts (funded by your grandma’s iTunes cards).
📱 Smartphones: Can’t Live With ’Em, Can’t Live Without ’Em
A Deep Dive into Our Love/Hate Relationship with smartphones. Think about it: the average smartphone is more powerful than the computers used to land Apollo 11 on the moon. Now we mostly use them to watch cat videos and scroll social media while we’re waiting in line at the DMV.
🍏 The Everyday Guide to Photos on Your Apple Device
How iCloud Photos Works, What Happens When You Run Out of Space, and How to Take Back Control of Your Photo Library