Tech

Have you received an email with a ZIP file attachment, and you didn’t know what to do with it? Just like regular digital folders, you can easily open a ZIP file on almost any computer or operating system. But, unlike regular folders, you need more than just a simple double-click to use the files inside it. Here’s how to open a …

When your Echo smart speaker isn’t working, you can fix almost any issue by resetting it. You can also reset your Echo to factory settings to erase all your personal information before selling your device or giving it away. Here’s everything you need to know about how to reset any Echo smart speaker, with or without the Alexa app. How …

To reset a Bluetooth device, open the Start menu and go to Settings > Devices  > Bluetooth & other devices. Then select the Bluetooth device you want to remove and click Remove device > Yes. Finally, click Add Bluetooth or other device to reconnect your device. Open the Windows Start Menu. This is the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner …

If you take a lot of screenshots on a Mac, you might end up with a cluttered desktop. This is because Macs automatically save your screenshots on the desktop. They are also saved as PNG files instead of the more widely used JPEG format. If you want to know how to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac, and …

Cookies can be good if you don’t want to remember all your passwords, but they can also be bad if you care about your online privacy. Either way, it’s a good idea to clear cookies from your browser to help your computer run as fast and secure as possible. Here’s how to clear cookies in Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, …

If you have two or more Philips Hue smart bulbs, you can combine them to create a personalized light scene. You can even use a photo on your smartphone to find the best complimentary colors for any mood. Here’s how to create custom light scenes for your Philips Hue smart bulbs and how to add shortcuts to your home screen …

Sometimes, you might have a hard time accessing certain websites, or you can’t connect to them at all. When that happens, your first instinct might be to call your internet service provider and ask them what’s causing the problem. However, you can do a little sleuthing on your computer and find out the reason for yourself. Here’s how to run …

Whether you got a computer from work, bought it second-hand, or you just entered the wrong name while setting up your PC, the administrator’s name can always be changed later on your Windows computer. If the administrator account you want to change is linked to a Microsoft account, you can change an admin’s name by going to settings > Accounts …

Can Alexa read books? Yes. And it’s not just audiobooks either. Alexa can read eBooks too (as long as you purchased it through Amazon or the Kindle Store). Having books read to you gives you more time and energy to focus on other tasks. Additionally, some books may not have audiobook versions. Here’s how to have Alexa read a Kindle …

Your Windows 10 computer is set to go to sleep after a certain amount of time in order to help conserve power or your laptop’s batteries. However, it can be annoying if your computer is going to sleep when you don’t want it to. Here’s how to turn off sleep mode and disable hibernation on your Windows 10 PC. How …