Microsoft's default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here's how to declutter your PC and maximize its security.

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Five essential Fire TV settings to change for better performance, from clearing the cache to stopping background apps.

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When you set up a new iPhone, iOS prompts you about some preferences for customizing certain things, such as the theme, access to location services, and Siri. Still, there are a lot of hidden features ...

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In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

Apple’s iOS 26.2 brings a host of new features and improvements designed to enhance your iPhone’s performance, security, and usability. From optimizing network connectivity to introducing advanced ...

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Sony is widely considered to make some of the best TVs you can buy, primarily due to its incredible picture processing capabilities. But even with all of that processing power and pedigree, if you ...

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Apple’s delayed iPhone update is now just hours away. iOS 26.1 is a real game-changer, further widening the security and privacy gap to Android as both mobile ecosystems fight the scourge of spyware ...