Many default settings buried deep inside our technology make us share superfluous amounts of data with tech companies. In my last column, I went over how to shut those off. But not all default ...

Every time I set up a new desktop or laptop, I change a handful of Windows settings to improve my experience and protect my privacy. Changing your default apps is essential, especially if you plan on ...

Windows 11 comes with a set of default configurations that sometimes go unnoticed, and in this guide, I'll highlight nine of them. When you set up a new device or do a clean installation, the ...

Discover some of the Windows 11 defaults that most regular users never notice from a new setup. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...

You can make Google Chrome your default browser on a Mac or PC with a few clicks. Making Google Chrome your default browser means any link you click on will be ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

Microsoft Word is used by many businesses as its primary word-processing program and it can sometimes develop glitches. If the version of Word on your business computer is displaying grayed-out ...

Microsoft has reversed a Windows 11 design change that made it highly annoying to change the default browser used by the operating system. Previously, web browsers could configure themselves as the ...