Should You Really Flash That ROM? 5 Things To Consider First
Custom ROMs are powerful and allow you to get the latest version of Android without any manufacturer-installed junk and with advanced features and tweaks. But they have downsides, too.
Finding Cheap Apps: How to Track Down Deals on Android Apps and Games
There are easy ways to find the latest and greatest apps and games on sale, monitor apps you want to buy for price drops, and get free apps every day.
Windows Update: Everything You Need to Know
Is Windows Update enabled on your PC? Windows Update protects you from security vulnerabilities by keeping Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office up-to-date with the latest security patches and bug fixes.
How To Make Your Windows 7 PC Genuine Again After a Hardware Upgrade
"Your activation period has expired. You must activate Windows." Triggered by a hardware upgrade or following a fresh installation, this is Microsoft's way of ensuring you use Windows according to its licensing terms.
Valve's 3 Big Announcements: Everything You Need To Know
Valve has announced its own OS, a new line of Steam Machines, and a controller. What does it mean for gaming?
8 Ways To Improve Windows 8 With Win+X Menu Editor
Windows 8 contains an almost hidden feature you need to know about! Press Windows Key + X or right-click at the bottom-left corner of your screen to open a menu you can now customize.
Don't Stop The Music: 4 Ways To Set Up Alerts For New Album Releases
There was a time when you could keep track of new music releases by checking in at your local record store, but we live in a different world now. How do you keep track now?
Upgrading Your PC for Windows 8.1? Prep It First!
Windows 8.1 makes significant changes to Windows 8 and it's a worthy upgrade on any device. How you'll upgrade depends on which version of Windows you're upgrading from. This article has all the details.
Make Internet Explorer 11 Work for You With These Tips
Internet Explorer 11 isn't terrible! In fact, if you've got a Windows tablet and have bought into the whole Metro -- sorry, "Modern" -- interface, it's probably the best touch-based browser out there.
How to Get a Tethered Android Connection On Any Carrier, Anytime
There are ways to tether on any Android phone, even if your carrier has disabled tethering. The first method we'll be covering here doesn't require root (though rooted users have more options).
How to Automatically Download Anything to Your Android Device
Your Android device can fetch the content you want to view while it's charging and on Wi-Fi, saving you valuable battery power and mobile data. It's simpler than you think.
How Can I Install Hardware With Unsigned Drivers in Windows 8?
To protect the average user, Windows 8 requires all hardware drivers have a digital signature before you can install them, making it more difficult to install malicious drivers.
Hack Windows Explorer for Efficiency Boosts
Windows Explorer -- known as File Explorer on Windows 8 -- is an application that you probably spend a good amount of time in. Even Windows geeks that avoid using any other Microsoft program tend to use Windows Explorer instead of a third-party file manager. But, while we spend time customizing our browser with extensions, we often don't think about hacking our file manager. There are a lot of ways you can customize Windows Explorer to make your file management experience faster and more efficient.
Facebook Makes Money Out of Your Data, Why Shouldn’t You?
There are so many free services online because companies can profit from the data you provide. Companies like Facebook sell (or buy) your data to third parties, while ones like Google use your data to target ads directly at you. As the saying goes, if you're not paying for something, you're the product, not the customer. But if these companies can make money from your data, why can't you make money from your own data?
Ooops! 10 Common User Errors & How To Fix Them In Windows 8
Try as it might to be an easy-to-use, simplified operating system, Windows 8 is still Windows at heart. If you're using Windows 8's desktop, you'll still be facing many of the issues you faced on previous versions of Windows. We'll cover some common problems users will face and how to fix them on Windows 8. Some of these tricks may work on previous versions of Windows, but Windows 8 adds many new tools to help with these sorts of problems. For example, Windows 8 includes a built-in antivirus.
10 Windows 8 Start Screen Hacks
Windows is moving towards a more locked-down direction with Windows 8 and its Start screen and "Modern" app environment. There's no denying this -- you can't even set a custom Start screen background without installing a third-party utility. Luckily, Windows hasn't completely shed its legacy of customizability, yet. There are many different hacks you can perform with the Start screen, although most of them should have been included with Windows 8 itself. This article reveals them all.
Why Email Can't Be Protected From Government Surveillance
“If you knew what I know about email, you might not use it either,” said the owner of secure email service Lavabit as he recently shut it down. "There is no way to do encrypted e-mail where the content is protected," said Phil Zimmermann as he suddenly shut down Silent Circle's secure email service. The reality is that email is fundamentally insecure and can never be protected from government surveillance in the same way some other communications can.
How to Jailbreak Your Windows RT Device and Run Unapproved Desktop Software
Windows RT is the locked-down version of Windows 8 for ARM computers, as seen on Microsoft's Surface RT tablet and other Windows RT devices. Windows RT doesn't allow you to install your own desktop programs. You're limited to the included desktop programs written by Microsoft or Modern apps from the Windows Store. However, there are ways to jailbreak your Windows RT device and run unapproved software on the desktop. These tricks are for the geeks who want to make their Surface do more than what it was designed to do.