Need to find your computer name in Windows 11? Follow these steps to locate the device name, hostname, or PC name with ease.

This post explains how to find your computer’s username and password in Windows 11. Usernames and passwords are assigned to users when they first set up their Windows account. They are the unique ...

Everyone has to deal with File Explorer. It is, after all, the Windows feature you use to get around the file system, organize data, copy and move folders, access external drives, and more. Over the ...

Our basement bedroom has a huge desktop computer that we never use except to dust. Why are we keeping it? A recent CNET survey found that nearly a third of us are hoarding old electronics, because ...

The tool works on all current builds of Windows 10 and Windows 11 and uses the same internal A/B test logic that Microsoft ...

Windows 10 may be gone, but millions of older PCs aren't ready for retirement. As Microsoft moves on, users are left wondering what happens next and how to keep their dependable machines running ...

Viruses operate covertly these days, hiding in the background instead of attracting attention. Luckily, there are tools to stop them.

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...

Tl;dr: If you manage even one Microsoft 365 tenant, it’s time to audit your OAuth apps. Statistically speaking, there’s a strong chance a malicious app is lurking in your environment. Seriously, go ...

Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...

If you were affected by an AT&T data breach, you could receive up to $7,500 by submitting a claim. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, ...

ZDNET's key takeaways The Black Screen of Death is incredibly annoying, but often easily diagnosed.The most common culprits are outdated software or faulty drivers. With a few quick fixes and basic ...