Did you know Roku has several secret menus you can access with just a few clicks of the remote? They're like easter eggs -- ...

While researching a recent Consumer Reports article, I had to create a brand-new Windows 11 user account on my gaming PC. Hoo boy. Within seconds, I had ads on the lock screen, random app ...

Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT professional. He's written for Time, CNET, PCMag, and several other publications. He's the author of two tech books--one on ...

Adding contact info to your device’s login or lock screen is a good way to help your lost stuff find its way back to you. Here’s how to add a message with your info to Windows 10’s login screen. As ...

When you boot into macOS 14 Sonoma for the first time, you’ll notice that Apple has redesigned the login screen, the place where you enter your password to unlock your user account. It can be a bit of ...

Please note, that this involves editing the Windows Registry. Wrongly editing the Registry can cause your computer to stop functioning. If you are uncertain or not completely comfortable editing the ...

This is an incredibly elementary “tip”, but it’s been driving me crazy all week. If you click the “Power” option in the Windows 10 Start menu, you get the option to Sleep, Shut Down, or Restart. But ...

Users who don't need the security of a lock screen and a log-in screen can bypass both through a few simple steps. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT ...