How to use a Nintendo Switch Pro controller with a PC
Many people play games on PC with a mouse and keyboard, but some genres are just better suited to controllers. If you’ve got a Nintendo Switch Pro controller, you can put it […]
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Sysinternals: The best tools for Windows troubleshooting
Operating systems need at least a minimum of maintenance to run properly over the long term. While some important tools are already included from Microsoft, many professionals want or need more powerful […]
How to keep your home network secure: Smart tricks and settings
Network security is not just for IT professionals. Even home users need to keep their networks secure to prevent unauthorized people from, for example, hogging their broadband, installing malware that turns connected […]
Master Chief Collection campaign co-op not working? Here’s how to fix it
Diving into Halo 3’s campaign with an online friend (or several) sometimes simply doesn’t…work on PC. You’ll send out the invites and group up, pick and load a mission, and then the […]
8 Android app shortcuts that are actually useful
Sometimes, just saving a tap or two can make you feel so efficient, if not actually more productive. This is the aim of Android’s new app shortcuts—small, pop-up shortcut buttons that appear […]
How to protect your accounts – consider this for safer logins
Time and time again, there are reports of a new company that has suffered a computer breach where hackers have obtained user account information. Databases containing millions of login details are openly […]
Windows 11: Over 30 hidden new features you probably missed
While Windows 10 will not receive any new features until its end of support in October 2025, Microsoft will continue to provide Windows 11 with innovations — and not only with the […]
Unsure if a link is safe? Use these anti-phishing tools to check
A friend emails you a strange-looking link. Your mom sends you a text with an unknown website. A social media post promotes a new page. You might wonder about how safe it […]
8 handy things to do with your new Google Assistant
So your Marshmallow-or-better Android phone just got Google Assistant, and when you long-press the Home button for the first time after the update, your new digital helper asks, “Hi, how can I […]
How to use Microsoft Rewards to get Xbox Game Pass for PC (and more!) for free
While Microsoft’s Game Pass for PC is scheduled to more than double in price as it comes out of beta this week, don’t despair! Microsoft Rewards is your ticket to getting the […]