If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

Clean your computers of all your data. Clean your computers of all your data. If you’re selling your Windows computer or passing it on to someone else, you’re going to want to first wipe everything.

If your Windows PC is running slowly, crashing frequently, or showing unexpected errors, performing a clean reinstall can often restore its performance and stability. Many users, however, hesitate to ...

These are the steps you should take before passing off your PC to someone else or disposing of it entirely. Secure PC disposal is a big deal. Companies want to ensure no data escapes from their ...

In daily use, your Windows PC saves countless data, installs and uninstalls programs — and in the process becomes increasingly slower and more susceptible to problems. But there is a simple solution ...

I finally did it. After months of putting up with a diminishing Windows experience plagued with issues, I bit the bullet and gave my Windows PC a proper factory reset—and boy does it feel good. I ...

If your Windows machine is acting up, there are several options available before you do anything drastic. You can, for instance, run a diagnostic test to make sure the storage disk is healthy. If the ...

"Out of the box" doesn’t mean "out of the woods." These essential first steps will tidy up Windows, lock it down, and get ...