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All the while you're playing games, surfing the web, or doing absolutely nothing at all, your PC is doing a whole bunch of stuff in the background. A lot of it is definitely important, some of it most ...

You may not be able to change the policies of the firm that you work for, but you can at least check if and how you’re being watched. Reading time 5 minutes There are employers and IT departments out ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. You can control which apps and processes automatically start up with your computer. You can control which apps ...

Clearing out this hidden data can significantly speed up your computer - here's how to find and access the setting.

Is your slow computer driving you out of your mind? Don’t start searching for a replacement just yet. There are a few tips and tricks to try that just might speed up your PC and help you put off a ...

It’s best to assume your work computer is monitored and act accordingly. Here are some less obvious tasks you should be mindful of. By Thorin Klosowski Mr. Klosowski is a staff writer at Wirecutter, a ...