Computers

Updating your Mac is important so you can get Apple’s newest features and security patches. Your Mac will be less likely to get bugs or suffer from crashes, which will also improve your computer’s overall performance. Here’s how to update your Mac, and what to do if your Mac won’t update. Before You Update: Before you update your Mac, you …

For the first time in 7 years, Microsoft has released a new Windows update. With Windows 11, you get a cleaner interface, snap layouts, personalized widgets, and lots of other features. However, it is important to note that not all PCs are compatible with Windows 11. Here’s how to figure out if your computer can update to Windows 11, and …

One of the ways to troubleshoot a Windows computer is to boot it in safe mode. According to Microsoft, you can pinpoint what is wrong with your computer by observing how it performs in safe mode. Specifically, if the problem doesn’t persist in safe mode, it means the computer’s default settings and basic drivers aren’t causing the problem. If you’re …

If you want to access your purchased music, movies, and other media on a computer, you’ll need to authorize it on iTunes or Apple Music first. Authorizing a computer also lets you share your media with other devices on your network, as long as you are signed in with the same Apple ID. Here’s how to authorize and deauthorize a …

Knowing how to change your background on Zoom is almost essential these days. Not only does a virtual background help you hide your messy room, but it also gives you something fun to talk about during your meetings. Here’s how to add a virtual background on Zoom, before or during your meeting, and how to use video filters and studio …

Malware (short for malicious software) is any kind of software that is purposely designed to damage your computer or steal your sensitive data, such as your bank details. While Macs used to be better protected against malware than Windows PCs, that has changed over the past few years. If you’re concerned about your security, here’s how to find and remove …

Sitting in front of a bright computer screen all day isn’t doing your eyes any favors. Thankfully, Apple makes it easy to dim your Mac’s screen and invert the colors in many applications. Here’s everything you need to know about how to enable Dark Mode on your Mac computer, and how to quickly switch back to Light Mode. How to …

Backing up your iPhone lets you save all the phone numbers, text messages, pictures, and other important data stored on your device. This way, you can restore all your data from a backup in case your iPhone is lost, stolen, or replaced. Here’s everything you need to know about how to back up your iPhone to iCloud or a Mac …

Downloading a video from Facebook lets you have your own copy on your phone or computer. That way, you can easily share it without having to scroll through your newsfeed. Here’s how to download a video from Facebook on your Windows or Mac computer or an iPhone or Android device. Can You Download a Video from Facebook? You can download …

These days, your computer remembers your WiFi passwords and automatically signs you in whenever you are in range. This can save a lot of time, but it can be annoying if you keep getting signed into the wrong WiFi network. However, there is an easy way for you to stop your Mac from signing into any WiFi network automatically. Here’s …