I'm sure you've heard that shutting down your computer too frequently could negatively affect its software and limit its lifespan. Or that leaving your computer on all the time also hurts its battery ...

When you leave the office for the day, there's the question about what should be done with your computer. Two common options are powering it down completely and putting it into sleep mode. Both ...

Strange pop-ups, unexpected apps and a mind-of-its-own webcam? Here’s how to tell if your computer has been hacked—and what to do about it. Internet users with lackluster security aren’t the only ones ...

Many of us spend a sizable portion of our waking hours at or near our computers, whether it’s for work, socializing, or entertainment. Practically the only time we’re not using a computer, it seems, ...

It's not much fun when your computer freezes right in the middle of your work. You wait, hopefully, but nothing changes and finally you shut it down forcibly. When you turn your computer back on, a ...

If you've ever owned a computer, you know the heart-sinking sight of the Blue Screen of Death. Most times, a blue screen and other worrying computer issues can be fixed with a good ol' turn-it-off-and ...

In five years of writing for various audiences, Uche has learned to simplify career-focused content for ambitious learners regardless of their qualifications. Her work is published in notable ...

Some computers are ready for a new lease on life. Computer companies come out with new machines every year: faster, better, more powerful, more efficient, and sometimes even cheaper. But what do you ...

If you're like most people, you're annoyed by passwords. You've got dozens to remember -- some of them tortuously complex-- and on any given day, as you read e-mails, send tweets, and order groceries ...

It seems obvious that the upcoming Apple iPad is a computer, but many people — both Apple supporters and haters — seem to feel passionately that it’s not a computer. So what is it? Merriam-Webster ...