Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: How Much Better Is a Wired Connection?
Wi-Fi is obviously more convenient than wired Ethernet cables, but Ethernet still offers significant advantages. Join us as we take a look at the pros and cons of wired and wireless connections.
How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files on Windows
Duplicate file finders scan your hard drive for unnecessary duplicated files and help you remove them, freeing up space. Here are our picks for the best duplicate file finders, whether you’re looking for something easy...
What to Do When Your iPhone or iPad Won’t Turn On
iPhones and iPads are supposed to “Just work,” but no technology is perfect. If you’ve pressed the Power button and the screen won’t turn on or you see an error message, don’t worry. You can p...
What Are the $GetCurrent and $SysReset Folders, and Can You Delete Them?
Windows 10 automatically creates the $GetCurrent and $SysReset folders in your C:\ drive in certain situations. These folders can use gigabytes of space, but what do they do, and can you delete them?
How to Fix the Green Tint in the Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition Blu-Ray
The Lord of the Rings is easily my favorite movie of all time. (Which one, you ask? All three, obviously.) But the latest Blu-Ray collection has one glaring problem.
Fragmentation Isn’t Android’s Fault, It’s the Manufacturers’
It’s 2017, and I still see people criticizing Android for “fragmentation”. This gives Android in general a bad name, and I want to make the facts clear: this isn’t Google or Android’s fault. It’s the fault of...
How to Sign Into to Multiple Google Accounts at Once
<img src="http://www.howtogeek.com/geekers/up/sshot-2010-08-09-[20-49-04].png" />Would you like to easily access all of your Google accounts without using multiple browsers or special addons? Here’s how you can use the new Google Multiple Sign-in feature to quickly access all your accounts.
What is the Windows.old Folder and How Do You Delete It?
Upgraded from an old version of Windows? You have a Windows.old folder on your computer, and it’s using up a huge amount of space. You can delete it, but it’s different from deleting a normal folder....
What Is hiberfil.sys and How Do I Delete It?
You’re likely reading this because you noticed a gigantic hiberfil.sys file sitting on your system drive and you’re wondering if you can get rid of it to free up some space. Here’s what that file is and how...
Everything You Can Do With Your iPhone’s Secret “Interrogation Codes”
Your iPhone has secret codes you can plug into the dialer to access hidden options. These codes “interrogate” the phone to find and change various settings. For example, you can view a more precise display of your...
How to Speed Up Chrome and Fix Errors Without Reinstalling It
Your once snappy Chrome browser is dragging, and you don’t know why. Do you blame Google, and switch to another browser to feel that new-browser smell once again? Not so fast! A browser reset is much less of a hassle, ...
What Is This HDMI ARC Port on My TV?
If you look on the back of your TV, you’ll likely see a few HDMI ports—but one of them may be labeled ARC, or something similar. This is no ordinary HDMI port. HDMI ARC can greatly simplify your audio cabling need...
