After reading a Journal entry the other day on home automation using a Mac, I decided to give it a try, and further geekify my home. So I went and bought a starter kit, some light controllers, a few ...

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of steps you can take to keep yourself and your computer safe and running smoothly. With the increasing number of cybercriminals, it can feel like you are ...

Recently my computer has started freezing a lot. I built the computer myself and have had it for a few years now. It has 2X4 GB of ram, 2.66GHz quad core i5 processor, NVIDIA geforce GTS 250, 130 GB ...

When your PC is acting up, one diagnostic tool at your disposal is the Windows Recovery Environment (or Windows RE). Windows RE offers a series of functions to help you root out whatever is ailing ...

Q: What preventative maintenance tasks should I be doing to help my computer run better? A: As with many other items in our lives, preventative maintenance is the key to avoiding expensive repairs ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

Computers can take an eternity to boot, which might make you wonder if you can leave them on forever. Here's what happens ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Senior Technology Editor. He has a BFA in Film & TV from NYU, where he specialized in writing. Jake has been helping people with their technology professionally since ...