Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...

Keeping your network settings in check is extremely important. These are, after all, what keep your device connected to the rest of the world. One thing is for sure: the network settings are more ...

PC users can run games/apps in Compatibility Mode or run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter to detect and fix common compatibility problems on their devices if some older games or apps created ...

Anyone who's set up a new Windows PC knows you spend a good chunk of that process removing or disabling the things that make the operating system a pain. If it's not finding ways to make Windows 11 ...

Ever feel like your Gmail inbox is a chaotic mess, with endless emails competing for your attention and privacy concerns lingering in the background? You’re not alone. Many of us feel overwhelmed by ...

The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18. By Natasha Singer Natasha Singer covers children’s online privacy. Tens of ...

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...

When we brought our first Amazon Alexa device into our home almost 10 years ago, we were rightly concerned about having a device listening to everything that went on in our family room. We eventually ...

The Settings app in iOS 18 has gone through some big changes, but once you get used to them, it'll be easier to manage your iPhone. Each update to iOS can also introduce changes to the Settings app, ...

Apple has refreshed the System Settings app of macOS Sequoia, with tweaks to how it looks and performs. Here's what to expect. Apple used its WWDC 2024 keynote to introduce macOS Sequoia, alongside ...

I’ve contributed to PCMag since 2019, covering all kinds of consumer electronics. As a self-identifying early adopter of technology, I’ve stumbled through the changing devices over the years and ...

The speed and performance of your computer play a crucial role in a smooth and efficient gaming experience. By tweaking specific deeply hidden settings and tools, you can get the most out of your ...