Knowing the difference between HDMI and USB qualifies me as the local tech “expert,” so folks often invite me around to fix their computer problems. I’ll let you into a little secret, though: Most of ...

Stuck or dead pixels on your computer screen? They are very common with flat LCD displays. Well, Pixel Repair is a freeware dead or stuck pixel fixer that can help you test, detect and fix stuck and ...

The mouse is one of the most essential hardware components of a computer. Without it, navigating most standard visual interfaces can be quite a hassle. Like any computer hardware, however, a mouse can ...

Reinstalling Windows 10 or 11 over itself is an easy and surprisingly effective way to fix all kinds of problems with the OS. Here’s how. Sometimes a Windows installation simply goes off the rails.

You can’t focus on anything you’re working on with a noisy laptop fan. The culprit for a noisy laptop fan can be one of the two usually – dust and overheating. If you’ve been using your laptop fan for ...

Your PC may not be as essential to you as your smartphone, but chances are it’s still pretty damn important. So it’s completely understandable if your first reaction is to freeze and freak out when ...

If one of your PCs fails to boot properly -- or is stuck in an endless boot cycle -- accessing Windows and your files may seem impossible. Troubleshooting and repairing a PC that reboots constantly ...

Peggie Oliver needs to send her computer out for repairs. She wants to know what she should do with it first. Your computer contains important information, much of it ...

A massive outage related to a security update by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, crippled airlines and other businesses on Friday. By David McCabe and Kate Conger An outage that crippled ...

Xiomara Blanco is an associate editor for CNET Reviews. She's a Bay Area native with a knack for tech that makes life easier and more enjoyable. So, don't expect her to review printers anytime soon.