Windows 11’s ads are way too pushy. These 9 settings fix the worst
Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to lure us away…
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10 Microsoft account settings I wish I had checked sooner
If a hacker gained access to your Microsoft account, they could download your OneDrive files, bypass your Windows PC’s security, and potentially even track your laptop’s location using GPS. But security isn’t the only reason…
I’m an iPhone expert. These are the 10 settings I always change first
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…
8 Mac settings and shortcuts you need to start using right now
Macworld Your Mac is full of surprises, and even many years after first owning one, you can still find yourself learning new tips and tricks that you weren’t aware of before. There are many ingenious…
8 Mac settings and features you’re not using but should
Alex has been dabbling in Apple tech since he first got an iPhone 3GS and promptly jailbroke it for reasons he can’t quite remember. Since then, he’s interviewed Apple executives, scoured the internet for the…
Windows 11’s taskbar audio settings suck. Here’s how to fix it
I’ve used Windows 11 regularly for a couple of years now. I still dislike it. But now we’re all stuck with it, given Windows 10’s “death” earlier this month. What I hate in particular: The…
Don’t wait until your laptop is stolen! Change these 7 settings now
One day, you might lose your laptop. It could be stolen or it could be misplaced. But if you’re reading this right now and you still have your laptop with you, the advice is the…
Intel Lunar Lake settings tweak can boost game performance up to 30%
Intel is still a relative newbie when it comes to the cutthroat gaming market. That’s true both for its dedicated Arc graphics cards and its integrated graphics that also use the Arc branding. For example,…
6 Windows settings I change to make my PC less vulnerable to hackers
A decent antivirus program and VPN are a great first line of defense against hackers. But if you haven’t tweaked certain Windows settings, you could still be leaving back doors open for malicious actors to…
How to save your Microsoft Office ribbon settings
Many users customize the ribbons in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to suit their needs in order to work faster and more efficiently. Over the years these menus can become highly optimized for an individual…