Why Is My Windows PC Always Running Out of Memory?
Photo: TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Getty Images) There’s an obvious appeal to off-the-shelf, “install this to fix everything!” software suites. Or, they sound great on paper, anyway: Dump an app (or a…
Why Did My Wifi Disappear After a Windows Update?
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How Do I Get iOS to AirDrop JPG Images Instead of HEICs?
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Why Are People Making Fraudulent Purchases on My Old Accounts?
Why do cats meow? Why do birds fly? Why do hackers break into your account? It’s their nature. Or it’s a hobby. Or they’re just jerks who really want to…
Why Are My Gmail Labels Missing?
While plenty of services have user interfaces that are designed to be easy to use—enough that even a technophobe could figure them out—there’s always going to be that moment where…
How Do I Restore Access to a Hacked Facebook Account?
No need to say “quit Facebook” in the comments on this one. For those sticking around on the social service—and there are many of you, it seems, considering the company’s…
Why Is My PC Always Trying to Open a File When It Boots?
Screenshot: Abidemi Felix There are times when your Windows PC seems to have a mind of its own—launching programs, windows, browser tabs, or whatever else without your direct input. There’s…